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Stormy pattern lasts into Tuesday
Nighttime storms may bring the threat of severe weather.

Wisconsin communities see a growing share of summer travel revenue
Our In Focus show this week focused on the always-busy summer tourism in Wisconsin.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.

In Focus: Assembly Committee on Tourism Chairman talks draw to Northwoods
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In Focus: Visit Milwaukee highlights biggest happenings this summer
Claire Hanan from Visit Milwaukee broke down how the city is able to draw tourists who are planning to go to Wisconsin already.

In Focus: Wisconsin Tourism Secretary discusses biggest statewide draws
Sayers broke down what's been behind Wisconsin's record-breaking run the past few years as it continues to serve as a giant tourist draw.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through early next week
After a quiet couple of weeks, the weather pattern is taking a much more active turn.

Steps Against Melanoma Walk set to take place at Milwaukee County Zoo Sunday
Now in its 21st year, Nicole Merryman helped to take over the event in 2023 after losing her sister to melanoma several years before.

Rescued research beagles learn love in Dane County
Hundreds of volunteers and advocates have come together to help the dogs heal and move toward a new future.

'Some people are literally living in their trucks': Trucker drivers feel the squeeze of high diesel prices
Some drivers are paying over $1,000 to fill their big rigs, forcing the industry to make cuts, reduce routes and add fuel surcharges.

‘It doesn't solve the long-term structural problems’: Why schools would still sue lawmakers had Wisconsin’s budget surplus deal not fallen apart
A political blame game continues in Madison after a $1.8 billion compromise to cut taxes and fund special education fell apart this week.

Stoughton business owners struggle amid Highway 51 construction
Businesses said it’s been hard to stay afloat with customers having difficulty accessing their stores and restaurants.

MKE Peace Week seeks to prevent violence
Brenda Cassellius, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, said 12 MPS students were shot and killed since last July.

How AI is helping to limit Wisconsin wildfires
Xcel Energy is utilizing nine Pano AI cameras in northeast Wisconsin.

Wisconsin gains nearly 16,000 residents from July 2024 to July 2025
Looking at the five years from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2025, Wisconsin gained 78,464 residents.

Marabou stork rescued, brought to Safari Lake Geneva
The African stork was roaming around parts of Wisconsin.

El Niño status update for 2026
A strong El Niño is possible by the summer and it could have impacts on the 2026 Hurricane Season.

Preserving a patriot: Wisconsin community keeps Revolutionary War veteran’s story from fading, 250 years later
At Oak Hill Cemetery in Brookfield, Wis., you will see a grave littered with American flags. It is home to Revolutionary War veteran Nathan Hatch.

Neighbors work to buy land for preservation
They have to come up with $920,000 by Aug. 19.

Milwaukee woman launches 'Slow Moe' campaign to combat reckless driving
“Slow Moe” is a turtle character with a simple message: “Slow your roll, MKE.”

World News

UK-registered firms linked to payments for small-boat crossings, BBC finds
Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.

'All I thought about was running for my life': Footballer recalls train stabbing attack
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.

Am I part of the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime
The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the "ambitious action" needed.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

Rai first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'
The race to potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership continues to dominate Monday's papers.

How 'force of energy & positivity' Scott Hastings left indelible mark on rugby
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.

More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
Staff say they suffered from symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog".

Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.

Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans
The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400m project.

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.

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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

Rai ends 107-year wait for second English winner of US PGA
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney
Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's season finale for "selfish" criticism of the club, says Wayne Rooney.

'I was screaming' - footballer stabbed seven times recalls mass knife attack
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.

England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters
England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong, says captain Meg Jones.

Fans' fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?
It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.