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Cool and quiet overnight with showers and storms in spots on Thursday
Some severe thunderstorms may be possible in northwest Wisconsin.

Milwaukee neighborhood conducts food audit walk to address grocery deserts
Community members and Ald. Andrea Pratt walked through a part of Northwest Milwaukee on Wednesday to audit its options.

MPS being investigated by the Department of Education over discipline practices
The federal department said on Aug. 18 MPS was one of two school districts facing a Title VI investigation by its Office of Civil Rights.

6 Wisconsin productions get first round of newly created film tax credits
The film office was created in the 2025-27 biennial budget that was signed into law earlier this year.

Veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin bringing an emotional edge to Packers defense
Franklin got into a brief skirmish with Packers running back Chris Brooks during a Sunday workout.

Thousands still without power following severe storms Tuesday
As of 9 a.m., there were over 16,000 customers who didn’t have power.

'Families with students in grades K-12 will spend an average of $864': Searching for back-to-school savings as costs rise
According to the National Retail Federation, this year K-12 shoppers are expected to spend $43.4 billion, up from $39.4 billion last year.

A pleasant forecast is in store this weekend
Rain clears out, sunshine returns with comfortable conditions.

Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners
The Brewers equaled baseball’s modern-era record for the biggest shutout.

DNR highlights safety after Wisconsin leads the nation in ATV/UTV fatal crashes
More than 30 people have died in ATV/UTC crashes this year.

45-year-old man dies at Milwaukee County Jail
He had been initially medically cleared by nursing staff from Wellpath during his booking process, but then suffered a medical emergency.

Signs of progress in tornado cleanup emerge in Menasha
On Tuesday, the Menasha Police Department announced that the curfew and burn ban in place since July 27 have been lifted.

Dane County launches AI Virtual assistant to improve non-emergency call handling
It is designed to manage non-emergency calls and help human dispatchers prioritize urgent situations more effectively.

Study committee tries to tackle regulating crypto in Wisconsin
Wisconsinites age 60 and older lost $46 million to cryptocurrency scams in 2025.

Wisconsin DHS confirms new measles cases in Grant County
There are now 36 confirmed cases and three probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Moore hopes to help Packers’ return game
The Packers’ special teams performance will be about more than rookie kicker Trey Smack this season.

Hail in a warmer world: Are storms turning more destructive?
From grapefruit- to softball-sized, giant hailstones seem to be becoming the norm rather than the exception. What is causing hail to grow so large?

8-year-old child struck, killed while checking mail
The incident happened on the edge of the road near County Road H and Polley Lane in Aurora Township.

Local artist creates Brewers mural inspired by ‘7th Inning Stretch’
The latest 50-foot installation is part of the team’s community mural program.

Wisconsin counting on refurbished roster to help Badgers rebound from two straight losing seasons
Chris McIntosh decided to stick with Luke Fickell rather than making a coaching change before stepping down as Wisconsin's athletic director.

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Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.

Track defect found on approach to site of Lewes derailment, initial report says
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.

Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year old Gaza girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.

Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.

Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.

Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in England
Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.

BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.

Murder investigation after woman dies and nine injured in fire in west London
A total of nine people were taken to hospital following the fire at a residential address in Hounslow.

Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis in the spotlight
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.

Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis
Georgina Grasso said she is taking some time to understand bipolar disorder after receiving her diagnosis.

'Words cannot describe losing our home in Stourbridge wildfire'
Loxie and Robin Williams returned home on Thursday to find firefighters trying to save their home.

The US inmate convicted in 1950 who was spared execution eight times
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.

Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.

Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".

Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.

81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994
Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.

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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.

Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?

How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain
Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.

Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.