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Packers hold mandatory minicamp in Green Bay
The Packers opened their mandatory minicamp in Green Bay Tuesday, which is really just an extension of their Organized Team Activities.

Ballot set for Wisconsin gubernatorial primary in August
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Tuesday determined that seven Democrats and two Republican candidates met the requirements to be on the ballot.

Waupaca tourism spending up in 2025 as Wisconsin sees record-breaking year
NFL Draft and record year at EAA AirVenture helped annual statewide numbers.

Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion after getting diagnosed with partial UCL sprain
Fitzpatrick got injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night after getting called up from Triple-A Nashville earlier in the day.

Milwaukee County working to install new tornado siren system as summer severe weather arrives
Milwaukee County is spending $2.2 million to replace 58 sirens by the end of this year. About 15 have been replaced so far.

How those who work outdoors plan to stay safe in the heat 
With the hot weather here for the next several days, playing it safe is important.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County appoints Taylor Jackson as interim president, CEO following death of Michael Johnson
The organization said former CEO Johnson's death on June 7 was unexpected.

Few thunderstorms overnight with severe weather on Wednesday
Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday.

USO aims to strength military service members through connection
Josh Sova, executive director of the USO, joined us to talk about this central mission.

Lawyer: ICE ‘unlawfully detained’ Muslin community leader
ICE took Salah Sarsour to a facility in Indiana. Family, advocates and lawmakers believe he was detained because of his views on the war in Gaza.

Marinette mayor hosts podcast to keep locals in loop about projects, including shipbuilding
Mayor Steve Genisot joined our “Your Local Leaders” segment to share about recent projects that contribute to the city’s economic output. 

Wisconsin tourism generated a record $27 billion in 2025
When broken down, that’s $74 million per day, and it’s just over $1 billion more than last year’s total of $25.8 billion.

Veteran tiny home village in Racine undergoing its largest expansion
Five additional tiny homes will be added to the village and are expected to be move-in ready by July.

Brewers outlast A's 15-14 in 12 innings as teams combine for 11 homers and 34 hits in Las Vegas
Andrew Vaughn had four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double that tied the score in the ninth inning.

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
They said he has lost 30 pounds in the two months since he was detained by immigration officers.

'I have lots of gratitude': Superintendent Vicki Bayer reflects on career in Green Bay
Bayer said one of her biggest accomplishments was getting the district’s budget out of the red.

Everyday Heroes: Brillion veterans honored with banners ahead of nation's 250th
The small town is coming together to celebrate military veterans along Main Street.

13 people transported to local hospitals after carbon monoxide incident at Creative Packaging
Firefighters detected elevated carbon monoxide levels and evacuated about 150 employees.

MMSD moves forward with independent audit of wastewater plants after claims of mismanagement
This decision stems from employee allegations of mismanagement by Veolia, the private operator, although Veolia denies these claims.

World News

Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast
Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'
West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

The UK could hit 28C this weekend - is another heatwave on the way?
Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week where we could see another heatwave developing, Simon King explains

How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

Twenty new players to look out for
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars.

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

Play BBC Sport's new predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

'People didn't believe I was sleeping rough': The UK's hidden homeless women
Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.

Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is 'unthinkable'
Caitlin Leggett said a persistent rash was the only sign something was wrong before her diagnosis.

The Papers: 'Violence in Belfast' and Trump's 'war words'
Reports of violence on the streets of Belfast following Monday's knife attack in the city dominate Wednesday's papers.

My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home
A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee
Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

Former Cameron adviser Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race
If British-born Hilton wins in November, will be the first Republican governor in 15 years.

Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.

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What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.