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Records: Hundreds of police calls per year to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Police Department records show 1,375 calls over the last 5.25 years.

New Berlin Veterans Memorial honors the fallen
Mary Jane Whitty, president of the organization, joined Spectrum News to talk about NBVMS’ mission.

Juneteenth celebrations happening across Wisconsin this year
Juneteenth is the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Businesses face varied futures as Boomers sell, retire
About 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses could be up for sale in the next decade.

Everyday Hero: Janesville grandmother turns wedding gowns into angel gowns
Rosann Cassiopi volunteers 40 hours a week making angel gowns for national nonprofit.

How biomarkers blood tests can help detect dementia
The test looks for proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Jake Bauers homers, drives in 4 runs as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-3 in series opener
Christian Yelich went deep for the second straight day as Milwaukee used a 13-hit attack to improve to 9-2 in its last 11 games.

Milwaukee County releases report detailing suicide rates
Researchers evaluated suicide deaths in the county over 22 years, from 2002 to 2024.

Residents want answers on proposed Midtown Center development
The site in question is the former Walmart that has sat empty for a decade at Midtown Center, near 60th and Capitol.

'It's like a whole new community': Town of Ringle tornado cleanup continues one month later
A month later, many homes on the street are gone or will be demolished.

Fighting the fatigue: Support for Wisconsin school referenda continues to weaken
The roughly 60% approval rate in April is on track with a downward trend, which could worsen if voters feel the same about ballot measures this fall.

Damage estimates climbing after storm slams into Two Rivers
Apparent straight-line winds cut through late Sunday.

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Village Administrator for Richfield shares what's next for scenic region
From berries to bread and handcrafted goods, the Richfield Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, May 30.

Judge orders Enbridge to stop construction on part of Line 5
It came after The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and several environmental groups filed a lawsuit to try to stop the project.

Rain clears out, cooler temperatures move in
Temperatures gradually turn cooler as a cold front moves through the state.

Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Lewis was with the Packers from 1992-99, coming from San Francisco.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2026
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

Your guide to 2026 Memorial Day events across Wisconsin
Here's a look at ceremonies being held to honor those who died serving the country.

AAA predicts over 800,000 Wisconsinites will travel for Memorial Day weekend
The numbers this year are slightly lower than the previous year as costs rise.

World News

Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

Channel 4 contacted by police after Married at First Sight UK rape claims
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.

Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough
Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.

Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".

NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.

Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home
Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. His NHS care board says its decisions have not been driven by costs.

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.

I survived a dangerous rip current by floating - here's what people should know to stay alive
The RNLI is urging people to follow Euan Gray's example by floating until help comes.

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.

Watch: Crews battle blaze as thousands evacuated near Los Angeles
The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said.

Police seek charges for up to 57 people over Grenfell Tower disaster
The Met Police will submit files to the CPS including possible cases of corporate manslaughter.

More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system
The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".

Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest
The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.

Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival
Gaten Matarazzo is no stranger to the theatre, having starred in several Broadway shows from a young age.

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The £100Bn HS2 Debacle
HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying
Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.

Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.

No Stone Cold Steve Clarke, but there was - at least - a story or two
As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad.

Guardiola is Ferguson of his generation - Rooney
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the Sir Alex Ferguson of his generation, says Wayne Rooney.

Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament.

Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming
Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa.