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Packers running back Josh Jacobs released after arrest
Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked into Brown County Jail on several alleged charges relating to domestic abuse.

Here are this year's Wisconsin State Fair admission deals
There are a handful of sponsored admission deal days for attendees to take advantage of.

‘Clue’ sleuths into Sheboygan’s Weill Center for two nights only
Based on the Hasbro board game and the 1985 movie, this whodunit mystery will leave you laughing.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity gets help from Brandon Woodruff, Brewers players
The roughly 1,300 square foot homes will be sold to first-time homebuyers once they are complete.

Milwaukee Fire Department continues to face uphill battle to keep aging frontline fleet on the road
“We are fixing older rigs that in some other departments would be out of service," JJ Roman, a long-time fire mechanic with the department, said.

Youth Conservation Congress works to create future outdoors leaders
The Youth Conservation Congress consists of middle and high school age students who share a passion for the outdoors.

Brewers manager Murphy calls Uribe's mound antics unacceptable
Uribe got Alec Burleson on a called third strike with two outs and runners on first and second in the eighth, the only inning he pitched.

More evening thunderstorms after a mild and sunny day
A cold front will cause temperatures to drop later today. Evening storms will be possible.

Mitchell hits a three-run HR to back Harrison's strong start as the Brewers beat the Cardinals 6-0
Milwaukee has won 14 of its last 18 games and moved 3 ½ games ahead of second-place St. Louis in the NL Central.

Wisconsin DPI launches new initiative to focus and build best skills for students’ futures
There will be seven skills that will be chosen based on feedback from the steering committee and Wisconsinites input.

'It's definitely hard': Milwaukee businesses struggle with significant road construction
One barber estimates the construction has contributed to him to losing 15 clients.

Brewers' Logan Henderson goes on IL with lower back strain
The Brewers recalled pitcher Coleman Crow from Triple-A Nashville to fill Henderson’s spot on the roster.

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce unites, supports veterans businesses
Spectrum News 1's "Voices for Veterans" series spotlights the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Rep. Tom Tiffany responds to criticism over 2020 election investigation comments
Protestors on Tuesday called out Tiffany for saying the FBI should be allowed to investigate the 2020 election in Wisconsin.

Summer temps usher in tourist traffic in Wisconsin
Shawano area businesses saw additional business bump over long weekend.

Middleton eighth grader competes in National Spelling Bee
Arnav Vempati of Middleton and Ethan Robert of New Berlin are in the nation's capital this week.

Mayor Luke Diaz highlights population surge for city of Verona
Verona's mayor, Luke Diaz highlighted the small city that's making a big impact.

Dellshire Resort opens in Wisconsin Dells, with large fire-breathing dragon at the center
General manager of the resort Michael Lucero said there’s been quite a buzz for the new lodging option.

Process to rename Chavez Learning Station underway in Kenosha
Kenosha school district leaders are asking parents and community members to join a renaming committee and submit ideas.

MU Poll: Majority of Wisconsinites think legislators should've passed budget surplus bill
A total of 77% of Republicans thought it should’ve passed and 82% of Democrats thought the same thing.

World News

Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre".

Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave
Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather.

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.

Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says
GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.

Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'
Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say.

'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.

Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave for a week
Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.

Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing
Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation.

Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city
Israel's military says it struck Hezbollah targets after telling residents it would "act forcefully" against the group.

Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".

Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far
World number two Elena Rybakina suffers a second-round defeat by Yuliia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far.

What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Travelling solo and bunking up - life on the lower rung of tennis circuit
Top tennis players are demanding the four Grand Slams give a larger chunk of their revenue in prize money to those ranked lower.

Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate?
While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening.

The footballer setting the record straight after 46 years
Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for decades.

How you can save money on your energy bill
Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

'Like a prisoner being released' - Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends
The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.

Spider-Noir turns Spider Universe black and white
The show starring Nicolas Cage will be available to watch in both colour and black and white.

Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer
Bondi, who was diagnosed shortly after being ousted in April, is also joining the White House's new advisory council on AI.

Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told
Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.

Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates
The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE.

Biden sues US justice department to block release of recordings
Biden allegedly referred to classified information during the interviews, but he says the government wants to release the records for other reasons.

Hundreds of dead sharks found washed up on Welsh beaches
The dead fish, at Saundersfoot and Pembrey beaches, were probably part of a discarded catch.

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Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

Fernandez wants Chelsea exit but club would demand £120m
Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after they failed to qualify for Europe, but any move for the Argentina midfielder would cost about £120m.

Barca in advanced talks to sign Newcastle's Gordon
Barcelona are stepping up their interest in Anthony Gordon after holding positive talks with Newcastle United

Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.