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Brewers overcome Dustin May's early injury to rout the Mets 8-1
May left in the first inning with a bruised right scapula.

Madison police monitor sues chief over records from deadly Corey Ruiz shooting
A judge will consider Aeiramique Glass' request to enforce the subpoena and order MPD to produce the requested records.

Beautiful weather to wrap-up the workweek
Seeing lots of sunshine with comfortable conditions.

Have the umbrella handy this weekend
We'll see a better chance for rain late Saturday into early Sunday.

New Marquette Poll shows tight race between Tiffany and Crowley
David Crowley has the advantage among likely voters, but numbers are split down the middle for registered voters.

LaFleur brothers lead Packers, Cardinals through joint practice in Green Bay
The Packers and Cardinals practiced together at Lambeau Field as the LaFleur brothers led opposite sidelines before Friday’s preseason game.

‘One more kick in the mouth:’ Wisconsin dairy farmer braces for trade war impact
Canada has slapped tariffs on milk and cheese imported from the U.S. in retaliation for similar taxes imposed by President Donald Trump.

Carson Peters-Berger pleads guilty in Lily Peters’ death, sentenced to life in prison
Carson Peters- Berger appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide.

Gov. Evers requests disaster declaration for July tornado damage
FEMA assessments found there was an estimated $8.2 million in damage to residential property and more than $13.8 million in public sector damage.

Morgan Geyser’s attorney files petition for conditional release
It comes after her release was revoked last year amid her escape from a group home.

Wisconsin pediatrician shares importance of vaccines ahead of school year
Since 2013, Wisconsin DHS data shows that the number of two-year olds who have received one or more doses of the MMR vaccine has steadily declined.

New Berlin mayor apologizes, does not resign at city council meeting
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is under fire over some anti-Islamic messages he posted on his personal Facebook page.

'We did not raid the encampment': Madison officials defend response to Williamson Street protests
City leaders say they had to step in after streets became blocked and safety concerns arose.

Milwaukee teachers rebuild classrooms with donations after Lincoln Avenue School fire
The donation included bins filled with hundreds of dollars worth of supplies for 34 teachers.

Over 900,000 people attended the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, lowest total for a full 11-day fair since 2021
Officials also announced next year’s Wisconsin State Fair dates, which will be Aug. 5-15.

How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 42 confirmed measles cases, 17 probable
There are now 42 confirmed cases and 17 probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Elon Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wisconsin, state prosecutor says
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission in July referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office for possible charges.

Packers offensive coordinator highlights depth across key offensive positions
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praised Tucker Kraft’s ACL recovery and said Green Bay’s offense has competition across key spots.

Packers reveal new NFL Rivalries uniforms, will debut Oct. 11 vs. Bears
The uniforms will make their debut on Sunday, Oct. 11 when the Packers take on the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

World News

Watch: How the collapse of a glacier caused such devastation
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.

Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.

Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.

UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.

Top Gear to return to TV four years after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.

Blake Lively awarded $400,000 of $8m she claimed for legal fees in Baldoni battle
A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed.

Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.

Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens
The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition.

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

What we know so far
Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing in disaster
Nepali police says 359 bodies have been recovered, while over 1,300 are still missing in total, according to authorities.

'My family members were swept away': Survivors describe horror
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.

Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.

A biopic, a coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come
"Dolly worked up until the day she died," her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed.

The monstrous crimes of Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia'
The Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict.

Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday
The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.

In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.

Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

Residents need to feel safe after deadly crash and fire near Middlesbrough, council leader says
Teesside MPs and a council leader call for greater help after a fatal car crash and house fire.

Jellyfish force partial shutdown of French nuclear plant
It is the second consecutive year that jellyfish has forced the closure of the Gravelines power station in northern France.

Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
The announcement came as the prime minister makes first official visit to Wales since taking office.

Teacher guilty of indecent assaults against two pupils
Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, was convicted at Harrow Crown Court of seven counts of indecent assault.

Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.

Thunderstorm warnings remain for parts of UK but drought continues
The Met Office has updated its yellow warnings for Thursday with the chance of flash flooding and travel disruption across England and Wales.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK
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Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary
Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world

Dolly Parton's most iconic BBC moments and timeless hits
Look back at her greatest moments with hits such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and Islands in the Stream