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Bad weather bringing soggy food truck sales ahead of summer
Kyle Fritz, president of the Fox Valley Food Truck Association, said a storm of bad weather, high gas and food prices is cutting into vendor profits.

Most will need sunglasses, some may need an umbrella
Highs will be in the 70s most of the weekend.

‘I have hope for the system': Milwaukee mosque president speaks out after ICE release
After 80 days in ICE custody, Salah Sarsour said being back in his home mosque praying with his friends and family is a moment he’s been waiting for.

Wisconsin egg farmers struggle with avian flu as egg production dips
The state produced about 91 million eggs in April 2026. That’s a 57% decline from April 2025, when Wisconsin produced more than 212 million eggs.

Written in stone: Sun Prairie company helped build Obama Presidential Center
The team behind it says the project will impact generations to come.

Milwaukee marks Juneteenth with 55th annual celebration
The Juneteenth Celebration started with a Juneteenth Jubilee Parade then ended with a festival filled with food, clothing, art and education.

State Supreme Court will hear appeals in congressional map lawsuits
One case argues the maps are an anti-competitive gerrymander, while the other says the maps are a partisan gerrymander.

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets contract extension after improved performance in his second season
The extension takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.

Woman charged in car crash that killed 2 Marquette lacrosse players found not guilty
Amandria Brunner of West Allis was acquitted of six charges, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

At least 4 tornadoes touched down in June 17 storms
That brings the state's yearly total up to 35.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Summerfest, Greek Fest, Father's Day at the Zoo
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin congressman says Evers is piggybacking on GOP work amid his federal funds push
Wisconsin applied for federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was included in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. 

Local vendors connect with the community at Summerfest
At the Shop Local Market, Summerfest gives more than 20 different vendors the opportunity to give their brand some more exposure.

Tornado totals grow in Wisconsin after Wednesday's storms
NWS teams will continue survey work into Friday.

Wisconsin continues investment into nitrogen optimization
The Nitrogen Optimization Program is funding 18 projects across the state this year.

Wisconsin DAR chapters help keep Revolutionary War history alive ahead of America’s 250th
DAR plans to attend hundreds of events to honor its mission of preserving history, providing education and showcasing its patriotism.

We're smiling big for the first weekend of Summerfest
Luckily, it'll be a great forecast for the first weekend of Summerfest.

Scooter crash severely injures Milwaukee business owner; city leaders call for change
Milwaukee business owner, Dave Wolz, is currently hospitalized with broken bones after being struck by an electric scooter rider on a sidewalk.

Bazzana’s 7th-inning homer helps lift Guardians past Brewers 4-2
David Fry and Kyle Manzardo also homered for the Guardians

World News

Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

What we know so far about the collision and emergency response
Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.

Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Extreme heat warning expanded as 36C heatwave approaches UK
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.

Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath
As of Saturday afternoon, nine people remained in a critical condition following Friday's crash.

Why Harry Kane is different at this World Cup
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience despite defeat, writes Tom English.

Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

Paraguay's Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.

Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you?
Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.

Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

The rise of girl group XG: From sisterhood and survival to stardom
The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

A fox, a gannet and a space warrior - why election candidates wear fancy dress
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.

Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks as armed man roams Edinburgh streets
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.

Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022.

Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far
A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.

'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'
Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.

Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake
A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.

Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine
The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.

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Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

Why Kane is different at this World Cup - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear
Amy Canavan looks at Scotland's progress as they get set to head to Miami for their final World Cup group match.