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Broadway is big in The Grand Theater’s reopening season in Wausau
The theater released its lineup for the 2026-27 season on Monday night, featuring six Broadway shows. It comes after a large renovation project.

After historic run, Milwaukee Panthers exit NCAA Tournament in loss to Auburn
Monday night’s game was tied at 2 until Auburn scored 5 runs in the sixth.

Brice Turang breaks out of his 0-for-21 slump as Brewers trounce Giants 16-2
Milwaukee’s 16 runs and 18 hits were season highs.

'It’s been a really rewarding and an amazing experience': Ridglan beagle finds forever home with family in Jackson
They said Penny has been able to gain their trust, loves being petted and snuggled, and is learning how to walk on a leash.

Heads up: Birds attacks increase along the lakefront
Red-winged Blackbirds have been dive-bombing people along the lakefront amid nesting season. Here's the reason.

Our pleasant start to June continues
Sunny, dry, and comfortable weather extends a few more days.

President Trump to visit Wisconsin on Friday to support farmers
As Dairy Month kicks off, he’ll visit Chippewa County.

Air traffic recordings reveal more details about flight diverted to Madison
Passenger Sasha Voronov, who was traveling from Croatia to Minneapolis, also shared what it was like to be onboard.

Pride flag raised above State Capitol
It’s meant to celebrate the LGBTG+ community, commemorate the history of the Gay Rights movement, and advocate for equal rights.

RFK Jr. celebrates farmers as June Dairy Month kicks off in Wisconsin
Earlier this year, federal limits on full-fat dairy in schools were lifted under the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

‘There’s a lot less fear’: Monitor gives heart failure patient more peace of mind
Micki Brittain has a small sensor placed inside her pulmonary artery, called a CardioMEMS.

Madison piloting 'School Street' project
The city started closing the street outside Marquette Elementary to cars from 7-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

River Falls mayor highlights city's close-knit community, natural landscape
Mayor Alison Page joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about the city’s natural treasures that draw new and growing families to the area. 

Free state park admission, fishing this weekend in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s annual Free Fun Weekend is happening from June 6-7.

Person removes, attempts to set Pride flag on fire in Outagamie County
The suspect has been arrested and was taken to Outagamie County Jail.

Wisconsin Veterans Village provides affordable housing for veterans
There are 48 apartments on-site at the Village that are designated for veterans.

Leia Rios makes history as first Latina to be Miss Wisconsin Teen USA
She said she hopes to inspire others, especially those from underrepresented communities, to go after their goals.

Milwaukee trailblazer Lucille Berrien dead at 98
Lucille Berrien, the first African American woman to run for Milwaukee mayor, died on Friday, May 22.

Your ultimate guide to summer fun in Wisconsin
From Wisconsin State Fair to EAA AirVenture, here's a list of fun events you can attend this summer.

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted to Madison due to unruly passenger
Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff's Office met the flight when it landed and removed the passenger.

World News

Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing stabbed student as he lay dying
Henry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.

Murrell used fake invoices to cover up £400,000 spending spree
The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian
A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a Paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

South West Water fined £1.8m over Devon parasite outbreak
Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober
The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait
Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

Can a reality show villain become mayor of one of America's largest cities?
Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.

Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle
Actress and comic Meera Syal was among the other stars to receive honours from King Charles on Tuesday.

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.

Hackers trick Instagram AI chatbot into giving access to other users' accounts
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

Severely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules
The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the attorney general for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.

Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Donaldson rape accuser says he apologised to her years later at a Christian centre
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

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The Peter Mandelson Files (Again)
More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Bashir returns to England team for first Test
Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

Konate close to joining Real Madrid after Liverpool exit
France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
Fulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.

Liverpool in advanced talks with Iraola
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

Does Southampton Spygate boss Eckert deserve a second chance?
BBC Sport explores the future of Southampton manager Tonda Eckert after he admitted his role in the Spygate scandal.

Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.