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WEC finds probable cause that Elon Musk broke state election bribery law
After voting 5-1 in a closed session on July 9, WEC referred the two complaints to the Brown County District Attorney David Lasee.

More heat and humidity with worsening air quality
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will filter into the state late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Escape the itch, here's what to plant in your garden to repel mosquitoes
Certain plants attract and repel mosquitoes. Know what to plant to keep the bugs away from your yard.

Statewide air quality advisory issued due to 'very unhealthy' levels
The DNR said smoke will arrive between 8:00 p.m. and midnight Tuesday and will move south.

Don't miss these August primary deadlines
Wisconsin’s partisan primary is almost here; you can head to the polls on Aug. 11.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

DHS confirms first West Nile activity in Wisconsin this year
DHS said mosquitos it collected from Milwaukee County tested positive for the virus.

Trump administration denies Evers’ request for public disaster assistance
In a July 8 letter, it denied funding for Bayfield, Manitowoc, Marathon and Racine counties for April storms and flooding.

Everyday Heroes: Rescue has been 'Saving Paws' for 20 years
Saving Paws Animal Rescue started in a garage two decades ago and has helped find homes for 7,000 animals.

Report says the number of Wisconsin small businesses are growing, but face hurdles expanding
Wisconsin small businesses aim to survive and grow.

State funding expands paramedic training to address Wisconsin EMS shortage
DWD said the grants will support 17 employers with the goal of helping train over 1,000 people working in critical jobs statewide.

‘If I were trying to hide something, I wouldn't be here today telling you about it’: Sara Rodriguez addresses ‘inaccuracies’ in campaign finance filings
Late Sunday night, her team decided to fire campaign manager Kara Spencer after learning of “serious mismanagement” in campaign finance filings.

'If you're uncomfortable out there, they're uncomfortable': Animal health experts warn to protect pets during heat wave
A 2022 study published in Vet Record found that one in four cases of heatstroke in dogs during heat waves were fatal.

Packers sign linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to an extension
McDuffie, a sixth-year player from Boston College, was a sixth-round pick by the Packers in 2021.

Emergency blood shortage declared across Wisconsin, rest of U.S.
Estimates show supply fell by 25% in June alone.

Moving forward: Milwaukee Public Schools holds meeting for families after school fire
On Monday, Milwaukee Public Schools held its first community meeting for the families impacted by the Lincoln Avenue School fire.

Daycares taking extra precautions during extreme heat
A child’s body heat can rise 3 to 5 times faster than an adult’s, according to Safe Ride 4 Kids.

Field training held to help identify newer invasive species in Wisconsin
Organizers believe learning how to identify these species now could prevent their spread.

Prices forcing prospective homeowners to move outside of Madison
Realtors say this won't be changing soon.

Construction begins for Buc-ee’s in Oak Creek
The city shared that the travel center site, on the southwest corner of I-94 and W. Elm Road, officially has a driveway entrance and more.

World News

Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.

Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval
The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking
The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

Southport victim's dad accuses ambulance staff of breaching trust
North West Ambulance Service is investigating whether staff inappropriately accessed medical records.

Public to be told to take 'small steps' to prepare for cyber-attack or severe weather
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".

Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

He walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.

Increased security for England and Argentina tie
Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack
The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked.

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.

There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell rehab photo is AI
The 84-year-old Republican hasn't been seen in public for weeks and says he is recovering from a fall.

How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.

'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

Writer E Jean Carroll receives $5m in damages from Trump over sexual abuse and defamation case
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.

Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".

Big Brother host Will Best joins Strictly line-up
Best, who is also co-host of the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, is the sixth celebrity to be confirmed.

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings
It marks a major policy shift for the immigration enforcement agency, which has faced criticism in the past year over allegations of excessive use of force.

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks