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Conviction rates for first-offense reckless driving cases rise in Milwaukee
It rose to 84% in 2025, up from only 15% in 2023.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Fox Valley Pride, Polish Fest, World Soccer watch parties
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Thousands of Wisconsinites still without power after Thursday's storms
Here's the latest.

Wisconsinites can now get a state park pass when renewing vehicle registration
Gov. Tony Evers announced the partnership between the WisDOT DMV and the DNR on Thursday.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Returning back below average for Sunday.

Wrapping up your work week on a sunny note
Friday features sunshine with seasonable highs.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates discuss education priorities
The seven Democrats vying to be Wisconsin's next governor met in Milwaukee for a forum discussion on education.

Packers' pass rush could use breakthrough season from Lukas Van Ness
Lukas Van Ness acknowledges his career hasn’t gone the way he expected when the Packers selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft.

'I feel lost': Over a dozen displaced in Horicon following severe storms
The roof of one city apartment building was ripped off by heavy winds and crashed into another apartment building.

Packers Hall of Famer Antonio Freeman talks son Alex on U.S. Men's National Soccer team
Dennis Krause talked to the Packers Hall of Famer about his son before the match.

Lomira community cleans up after Wednesday's storms
Crews were out pilling up branches as residents removed logs and were going through personal items that were damaged or gone.

Iconic Culver’s 'Thank You Farmers' blue barn collapses during severe storms Wednesday
The barn, repainted and sponsored by Culver’s in 2012, was a symbol of Wisconsin’s farming community and highly visible along Highway 151.

NWS issues a Tornado Watch and a Flood Watch, monitoring severe weather for Thursday
Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

Democrats try to repeal tax credit from 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore called it a “national voucher scheme.”

PHOTOS: Severe weather causes storm damage across Wisconsin
Areas of Wisconsin saw multiple rounds of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Judge rules third-party can take over 86 of Highgrove Holdings’ rental properties
U.S. Bank filed this lawsuit on Jan. 27, 2025, claiming that RPRFII A, LLC borrowed more than $6.8 million to purchase those 86 rental properties.

'That was the scariest thing in my life': Strong winds cause damage in Oshkosh
“That was the scariest thing in my life”: Strong Winds Blow Through Oshkosh

El Niño has officially arrived
El Niño is expected to strengthen this summer and impact the 2026 hurricane season.

People get first look at Madison Public Market
The market kicked off a series of pop-up events, which will be hosted in its TrueStage MarketReady Hall every Wednesday until July 1.

A look back at Milwaukee's long socialist legacy
Wisconsin’s largest city, Milwaukee, holds a famous legacy as the only major American city to elect three socialist mayors between 1910 and 1960.

World News

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.

Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady
Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.

Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.

Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup
Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

Scotland's McTominay trains after stomach upset
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

Bollywood star prepares for Canada's opening ceremony with song of unity
The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised
Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.

David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.

Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence
A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.

Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade
After a wet start to June it will be drier and warmer for the weekend, as Ben Rich explains.

UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup
Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.

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The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis
Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.

Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney
David Hockney: iconic British artist.

Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will both play twice in one day at Queen's after recording impressive wins to reach the quarter-finals.

Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning
As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.