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Warmer temperatures ahead this weekend
High temperatures will climb into the 70s and 80s.

Pat Murphy to manage Brewers Friday after successful back surgery Thursday
The team also said that Murphy's hip surgery that was scheduled during the all-star break has now been postponed until after the season.

State government working to keep up with rapid AI development
The Evers administration and the Legislature are working on different initiatives related to understanding AI.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Sun Prairie parents reacted Friday to the deal Jennifer Ploeger made that will allow her to avoid jail time.

Brown Deer woman charged in multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
As part of the nationwide crackdown, a Mequon medical provider was also charged in a prescription drug diversion conspiracy.

Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield
A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County
The person was exposed to a bat that tested positive for the disease.

Enbridge to pay $275,000 in settlement over 2019 pipeline leak
Enbridge allegedly violated the state's spills law when it didn't notify the Wisconsin DNR in a timely manner about a valve failure.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approves funding for bluff erosion at Sheridan Park
The Board voted 13-2 on Thursday to authorize over $1.1 million in funding for the project.

988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trevor Project is not eligible to offer the service because it is no longer a “current and active” member of the national program.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Strawberry Festival, Pride on Brady, Cheese Capital Festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Health experts keep Summerfest attendees healthy
On top of staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen, Aurora Health Care encourages wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.

Wheelchair takes flight in magical 'Mary Poppins' show
Lead actress Mari Koopmans is stepping into history as the first performer to take flight in a wheelchair during a production of "Mary Poppins Jr."

'You can see the synergy here already’: Bucks welcome 2 first-round draft picks
Guard Brayden Burries and forward Nate Ament are part of the Bucks now as the franchise moves past the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

Crews face flooding, downed power lines in Green Bay
The latest rough weather in Wisconsin deluged Green Bay.

Racine’s North and Zoo beaches earn ‘B’ for water quality
The Racine Public Health Department released the 2026 North and Zee Beach Report Card.

Madison Public Market offers preview pop-ups
The project was delayed by planning changes, the COVID-19 pandemic, funding gaps and supply chain issues during construction.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures will rise throughout the weekend with plenty of sun.

Algae causing problems on Lake Monona
Some people liken the smell to decay and manure, and say the lake looks more like pea soup.

Green Bay see significant damage from Wednesday's storms
For residents and businesses in the area, they said the flood happened in an instant.

World News

Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms
More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.

US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.

Is Andy Burnham Labour's saviour, or just its best bet?
Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM.

How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.

Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview
All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.

See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.

Two years ago, she was delivering parcels - now KWN is an R&B star
The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.

They quit the West for Russia's traditional values. It wasn't what they expected
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.

Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

Body found in search for teenage swimmer in lake
The boy, 15, was reported missing after last being seen swimming in Testwood Lakes on Wednesday.

Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?

Crocodile enclosure where boy attacked reopens to public
The Cambridgeshire zoo had closed its Tropical House after the incident.

Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge
Some festivals are rolling out calm spaces and noise-cancelling headphones, but there are calls to go further.

Unwanted items from Alan Carr's castle head to auction
The sale includes dozens of items from a "concrete menagerie" of animals, figures and rural scenes.

We host strangers for dinner every month - now we have 60 new friends
After 2 years in Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found a creative way to make new friends - a monthly dinner party with strangers.

I'm 98 but I still do my 40 press-ups every day
Bill Kober, who lives in Woodbridge, is proving that age is just a number... one press-up at a time.

Banned swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream
Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Rescued sewage work eggs hatch into five ducklings
The eggs were spotted in a nest at risk of toppling over on the surface at a sewage treatment works.

Lightning causes fires and serious house damage
Six blazes caused by strikes have been dealt with by crews across Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Amber extreme heat warning extended before cooldown ends record-breaking heatwave
The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.

Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C
Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.

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Boiling point: The week of extreme heat
Danger to life warnings and record heat: how the UK and Europe struggled to cope.

The King (sort of) reveals his finances
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.

Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller
Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.

Who could England face in last 32 after qualifying for next round?
England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.