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President Trump to visit Wisconsin on Friday to support farmers
As Dairy Month kicks off, he’ll visit Chippewa County.

Air traffic recordings reveal more details about flight diverted to Madison
Passenger Sasha Voronov, who was traveling from Croatia to Minneapolis, also shared what it was like to be onboard.

Pride flag raised above State Capitol
It’s meant to celebrate the LGBTG+ community, commemorate the history of the Gay Rights movement, and advocate for equal rights.

RFK Jr. celebrates farmers as June Dairy Month kicks off in Wisconsin
Earlier this year, federal limits on full-fat dairy in schools were lifted under the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

‘There’s a lot less fear’: Monitor gives heart failure patient more peace of mind
Micki Brittain has a small sensor placed inside her pulmonary artery, called a CardioMEMS.

More sunshine ahead this week
High temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s.

Madison piloting 'School Street' project
The city started closing the street outside Marquette Elementary to cars from 7-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

River Falls mayor highlights city's close-knit community, natural landscape
Mayor Alison Page joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about the city’s natural treasures that draw new and growing families to the area. 

Free state park admission, fishing this weekend in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s annual Free Fun Weekend is happening from June 6-7.

Person removes, attempts to set Pride flag on fire in Outagamie County
The suspect has been arrested and was taken to Outagamie County Jail.

Wisconsin Veterans Village provides affordable housing for veterans
There are 48 apartments on-site at the Village that are designated for veterans.

Leia Rios makes history as first Latina to be Miss Wisconsin Teen USA
She said she hopes to inspire others, especially those from underrepresented communities, to go after their goals.

Milwaukee trailblazer Lucille Berrien dead at 98
Lucille Berrien, the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee mayor, died on Friday, May 22.

Your ultimate guide to summer fun in Wisconsin
From Wisconsin State Fair to EAA AirVenture, here's a list of fun events you can attend this summer.

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted to Madison due to unruly passenger
Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff's Office met the flight when it landed and removed the passenger.

‘& Juliet’ escapes off the balcony to Wisconsin
The jukebox musical poses the question: what if Juliet hadn't ended it all over Romeo?

'In 20 years, this has been probably the coldest spring': Farmers share Wisconsin’s strawberry-picking season outlook
This year’s weather events could prove challenging for growers.

Expanded PTSD coverage allows more Wisconsin first responders to get help
This expanded coverage means that part-time, volunteer firefighters and EMS professionals will be covered by workers compensation.

Now Hiring: Lucille’s hiring ahead of busy Capitol patio season
To keep service running smoothly, staff are trained across all aspects of the restaurant, from menu knowledge to customer interaction.

'It's lifesaving': Wisconsin nonprofit celebrates 10 years helping mothers with postpartum depression
The CDC estimates one in eight women experience postpartum depression, symptoms that go beyond short-term “baby blues.”

World News

Murdered student Henry Nowak told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed
The Independent Office for Police Conduct says an investigation into the police actions is ongoing.

How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 18 people
An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.

Southampton owner will not sack head coach after club spied on rival teams
Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Mackenzie Swift was last seen alive entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday evening.

Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled
BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.

Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space
John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.

AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.

Former Lioness Jill Scott to do 388-mile cycle and run challenge for Sport Relief
Along the way, she will stop at football stadiums and hubs that have been a part of her life.

Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools
The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.

China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

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More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

Liverpool in advanced talks with Iraola
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

Southampton owner will not sack head coach Eckert
Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

The leader, supporting actor and X-factor – Finn on England's attack
All pace bowlers have a specific role in a pace attack, so how will Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue combine? Steven Finn takes a look in his latest BBC Sport column.

World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC
The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.

The Isak saga which damaged two clubs' seasons
Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool was the transfer saga of last summer. BBC Sport looks at how it ended up affecting both clubs.

Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi Osaka brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.

Will Monaco suit Ferrari more than rivals? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Monaco Grand Prix.