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PHOTOS: Monday's strong thunderstorms produce damage across Wisconsin
Here's a look at some of the destruction left behind by severe weather.

Thousands of customers without power in Wisconsin after severe weather
The largest number of outages was in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.

Lawmakers leave special session to ban partisan gerrymandering open
Governor Tony Evers announced he would call for the special session during his State of the State Address.

2 tornadoes reported in Taylor County from April 13 storm
NWS has not completed official surveys, but Taylor County Emergency Management said it received two reports.

Senator concerned about slow mail delivery in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is asking Postmaster General David Steiner for answers.

Luke Fickell reacts to McIntosh's departure
Chris McIntosh was the point person when Wisconsin hired Fickell, so you can understand why Fickell is a bit uneasy about McIntosh leaving.

Jefferson residents clean up from storm damage
Local roofing companies are hard at work in communities across the I-94 corridor.

Severe storm threat through Wednesday
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the state.

‘I wasn’t expecting this’: Clintonville residents endure floods following severe storm
The city picked up four inches of rain Monday night.

Man killed in police shooting after pursuit tied to Milwaukee homicide investigation
Officials said the incident began earlier in the day on Monday, April 13 when a homicide was reported near South 7th Street and West Mitchell Street.

Another round of severe weather through Tuesday night
Damaging wind gusts, large hail, flooding, and a few tornadoes are possible.

Two Wisconsin Republican lawmakers announce plans not to seek reelection
Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, and Sen. Jesse James, R-Thorp, said they will not seek reelection when their terms expire.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says 'it's not easy to lose a friend' after McIntosh's exit
McIntosh hired Fickell and continued to back him as the Badgers went 9-15 over the last two seasons.

Suamico Fire Department makes several water rescues amid flooding
Three people were rescued from a home and in a separate incident, crews helped a bus driver.

Some Weyauwega residents asked to evacuate due to risk of dam failure
It comes following storms that caused flooding in the area.

Misconceptions and myths about lightning safety during thunderstorms
Kristin Ketchell speaks with a member of the National Lightning Safety Council on the best ways to stay safe when you’re caught outdoors.

Madison CARES team celebrates receiving four new vans
The CARES team is a group of trained workers who respond to non-violent mental health emergency calls that don’t require law enforcement.

Everyday Hero: 4 decades of dedication help peregrine falcons soar again in Wisconsin
Thanks to one man’s work, a recovery program for peregrine falcons has turned into a soaring success.

Overture Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-27 lineup, featuring 8 Broadway titles
Here's a closer look at what's coming next season.

'Wisconsin averages 30 tornadoes a year': Preparedness urged during Severe Weather Awareness Week
Being properly insured is also part of severe weather preparedness.

World News

US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

King not meeting Epstein survivors, but state visit could help ease US-UK tensions
The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.

As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

'Welcome home': Watch joyful reunion as Orion capsule opened after splashdown
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

Woman asked to leave bar after wheelchair deemed a 'safety risk'
Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.

Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.

US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.

Driver jailed over death of mum hit by crane while pushing pram
A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was fatally injured by loose equipment on the back of a truck.

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.

Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

How a Primark trainer ended gang's £1m Rightmove burglary spree
The men looked at Rightmove floorplans and used Google to identify properties to target.

UFOs and a Tardis - why unusual holiday stays are booming
It looks like a space craft has landed but it's one of a growing trend for quirky places to take a break.

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others
Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.

The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah
BBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.

Baby found under floorboards may have died 300 years ago
An inquest opens into the mysterious death of an unknown baby whose skeleton was found by builders.

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate
Other recipients include Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch and BBC journalist Sarah Smith.

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia said it would not abide by any agreements of the meeting in Washington.

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

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Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?
How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?

Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad'
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.