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Weeks after tornado, Wisconsinites learn about restrictions to repair, rebuild
Roughly 400 homes are in Fox Valley floodplain.

Lawyers for victim in Packers running back Josh Jacobs' battery case file motion to seal evidence
The woman said Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground as she was trying to exit a garage door, causing her to hit her head.

MPS committee considers closing 5 schools, per consultant recommendation
A special committee is also considering spending $355 million on various projects around the district.

More than 1,100 Wisconsin deer killed in state’s largest EHD outbreak
Wisconsin’s largest EHD deer die-off has killed more than 1,100 deer, with Washington County reporting the biggest impact as hunting season nears.

What record diesel prices mean for Fox Valley businesses
Wisconsin diesel hit a record $6.10 a gallon, forcing Fox Valley towing and truck businesses to balance higher costs with customer prices.

The Bridge Project to give 180 pregnant women in Milwaukee direct cash aid
Milwaukee mothers who are older than 18, make less than $39,000 a year and are less than six months pregnant are eligible for the program.

New case of measles confirmed in Marathon County
Health officials said the case originated during out-of-state travel and is not connected to the current outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.

Turning briefly dry before more rain arrives
Showers return to the state Wednesday night.

Lawmakers seek to bolster 988 Lifeline with $100 million
Communities would be able to apply for funding to build up their mobile crisis response teams.

Wisconsin health officials confirm first case of West Nile virus in human this year
Wisconsin DHS reported 27 WNV cases in Wisconsinites in 2025, along with 25 hospitalizations and one death.

Avian flu found in commercial poultry flock in Barron County
There is a total of 79,088 birds on the farm, which is now being quarantined and depopulated.

Kenosha County District Attorney’s law license gets reinstated
It comes a day after Solis’ license was suspended for “willfully failing to cooperate with one or more OLR investigations into alleged misconduct.”

House Democrats’ campaign arm targets seat held by Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil
Challenger Mitchell Berman was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s red to blue list. 

Kenny Chesney to headline American Family Field next summer
Kenny Chesney is returning to the venue July 10, 2027, this time with his “The Original Vibe Room Tour with Eric Church.”

Lakeshore College launches truck driving program as need for truckers grows
Nationwide about 237,000 truck drivers are expected to be needed annually over the next decade.

Everyday Hero: Kaukauna VFW golf fundraiser supports veteran suicide prevention
A Kaukauna VFW golf outing raised money for local groups working to prevent veteran suicide, raising more than $275,000 since it began.

Packers seeking answers on offensive line after failing to protect Love in season-opening collapse
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur noted the importance of settling on a starting five soon to build cohesiveness.

Salah Sarsour awaits ruling after final immigration hearing
A judge will decide whether Salah Sarsour, leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, can stay in the U.S. after a final immigration hearing.

Green Bay leaders defend Flock cameras amid community concerns
Green Bay will keep its Flock license plate reader cameras while tightening search, sharing and data retention rules.

States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Wisconsin are among the states involved in the legal challenge.

World News

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.

Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

Magazine returned to US library after 132 years overdue
Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.

Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".

Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.

Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.

Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.

Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall inquiry
The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.

Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report
The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.

Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

Is bankrupt competitions boss behind new scheme?
The man behind a competions company which went bust owing thousands is back with a new venture.

The Papers: 'Complete failure to protect babies' and 'Sterling mess'
The landmark public inquiry into Lucy Letby's murders and attempted murders is the focus of several of today's papers.

'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

Search launched for boy, 3, missing at playground
Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.

Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film
PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.

Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions
The president assailed the justices for blocking his plan to allow delivery of ballots only to voters on lists of citizens.

Southport attack victims, survivors and families hit by data breach
The Ministry of Justice says sensitive and personal data was accessed in a limited number of cases.

Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists
The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.

Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.

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