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Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's future settled before the NBA draft
Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks, but it's possible he could leave Milwaukee after a frustrating, injury-marred season

Milwaukee woman accused of defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid of nearly $2.2M
She allegedly bought a restaurant, car and car wash with the profits.

Senior prank? Police issue warning, safety advice for 'senior assassin' game
Police want community members to know about the now-annual event.

'It's just hard watching it all go and having to replace everything': FEMA assessments underway for residents affected by April floods
The Wolf River reached a new record height of over 15 feet on April 17.

New executive orders will allow prison sentences in Wisconsin to be reduced
Gov. Tony Evers is reinstating the process of commuting prison sentences.

Officers from across Milwaukee County honor the lives of fallen officers
The lives of six fallen police officers in the greater Milwaukee area were honored during an annual ceremony on Wednesday.

Stepmother convicted in Outagamie County child abuse case
The charges stem from allegations that a 14-year-old girl was found severely malnourished in Aug. 2025. She weighed just 35 pounds.

Ashby ties Sale for big league lead with 6th win as Brewers defeat Cardinals 6-2
Rookie Brandon Sproat started and gave up one hit and three walks over four innings while striking out five.

More frost possible tonight
Overnight lows will drop into the 30s.

The Center for Black Excellence and Culture opens its doors
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture will host workshops and programs that seek to not only educate people, but also empower them.

Milwaukee Congresswoman wants to keep funding Job Corps
President Donald Trump, in his budget for the next fiscal year, once again proposes eliminating it.

Mequon woman practices healthy habits for brain health
The lifestyle factors to benefit brain health include challenging your mind, eating healthy, managing stress, sleeping well and exercising.

'It's so important': Parents fight to preserve Delavan-Darien Dual Language Program
The Delavan-Darien School District is thinking about reducing its dual language program from grades 4K through 12th to 4K through sixth.

Wisconsin senator pushes to reinstate LGBTQ option on 988 lifeline
HHS Secretary Kennedy said he was “working on getting it up now” in April.

Moms should be happy about the dry forecast Sunday
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

Brewers reliever Angel Zerpa to have season-ending elbow surgery
Zerpa was placed on the 15-day injured list last week, retroactive to April 26.

'It is a big effort': What it takes to conduct emergency simulations at Mitchell Airport
The exercise simulated a collision between a plane and vehicle.

Brewers, Cardinals game postponed due to inclement weather
The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on July 7.

Madison police considering curfew for teens downtown
This comes after an uptick in fights and disturbances over the past few months.

Why Wisconsin needs to find a fix for its public school funding formula
The state hasn’t changed how it funds schools since the 1990s. It’s part of why property owners have been feeling the pain when they open tax bills.

World News

Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship early
They do not have symptoms and health officials say the risk to the general public remains very low.

What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Key questions after outbreak
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

Can CCTV really stop children being abused in nurseries?
With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.

Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.

Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close
The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.

Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show
The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death
YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.

'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed
Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.

Removing 30% of my penis saved my life – this is why I let the surgery be filmed
Alastair Munro is encouraging men to get checked out by a GP as soon as they see anything that doesn't seem right.

Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

Trump pauses Hormuz ships plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.

People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Dual-national baby refused entry to UK after passport rule change
The eleven-month-old was born in Scotland but has an Austrian passport.

Andrew Tate's civil rape trial will be heard 'as soon as possible', judge says
The civil case was adjourned on Wednesday after police reopened a criminal investigation into Tate.

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Woman stabbed in heart before explosion, court told
Annabel Rook was stabbed multiple times by her partner, who admits manslaughter but denies murder.

French professor investigated for awarding himself fake prize
The academic is accused of dreaming up the prize he went on to win and has been suspended from his university.

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Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!
Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.

Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?
Or has the US president lost control?

From ego-ridden team to complete package - why PSG pose ultimate test
Luis Enrique's expertise at rebuilding a culture as well as a team means Arsenal will confront the complete package when they meet holders PSG in the Champions League final.

Why resolute Arsenal will believe prolific PSG can be beaten in final
With Paris St-Germain waiting in the Champions League final, will Arsenal withstand the firepower of one of Europe's most formidable attacks and lift the trophy for the first time on 30 May?

Inside Man City's WSL title-winning season
Manchester City have won a first Women's Super League title in 10 years - but how did they achieve it?

Late Bayern pressure not enough as PSG return to Champions League final
Harry Kane's injury-time equaliser earns Bayern Munich a 1-1 second leg draw at the Allianz Arena as holders PSG seal their return to the Champions League final 6-5 on aggregate, where they will meet Arsenal in Budapest.

Injury row, yacht trip & petition - what's going on with Mbappe?
It's been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What's gone wrong?