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Wisconsin native Shawn Eichorst calls Badgers AD job 'a dream'
Eichorst, a native of Lone Rock, Wisconsin who worked five years at UW, returns after 15 years.

'It affects people profoundly': Boat safety officials urge caution after fatal storms on Geneva Lake
The storms contributed to the deaths of three children, who were on a boat that capsized and sank.

Misiorowski fans 11, Yelich drives in 2 as Brewers beat Cardinals 4-3 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Aaron Ashby pitched a scoreless eighth and Abner Uribe earned his sixth save in eight opportunities as the Brewers won their third straight.

Violent crime falls across Milwaukee, homicide clearance rate reaches 98%
According to the Milwaukee Police Department's quarter two report, homicides are down 28% from this time last year.

Henry Vilas Zoo launches nonprofit foundation
They’re hoping to fill some of the gaps in fundraising for upcoming projects.

Wisconsin congressman pitches voter ID bill with language from the SAVE America Act
It would allow five eligible forms of ID to vote, including a driver’s license and passport.

Aid for Venezuela leaves Milwaukee on Tuesday
In just over a week, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church collected over 2,000 boxes worth of resources to send to Venezuela.

Active weather arrives Wednesday
Showers and a few thunderstorms move into northwest Wisconsin late Tuesday night.

Another round of severe storms possible Wednesday
Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat during the afternoon and evening hours.

Overture Center receives national recognition for inclusivity
The performance venue in Madison announced it has been awarded the 2026 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts LEAD Community Asset Award

Gary Day pleads guilty to 2 federal charges in Arkansas for kidnapping case
In exchange, federal prosecutors agreed to drop four other charges.

Brewers call up top prospect outfielder Luis Lara
Lara signed a 7-year, $31 million extension with Milwaukee last month.

Dating isn’t dead, per a Marquette Law School Poll
The new survey explored trust, interactions with strangers and dating.

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by activist
The liberal-controlled court ruled 5-2 on Tuesday that the records are not public and should not be released.

Everyday Hero: Handyman Academy helps build skills for the future
The Handyman Academy is a summer program organized by local Milwaukee handymen with the hopes of teaching youth life skills.

U.S. Forest Service reorganization impacts Wisconsin
The U.S. Forest Service is closing its regional office in Milwaukee as part of a major agency overhaul.

Developer removes so-called ‘data center’ from Midtown Center project
It comes after public feedback against it.

Brewers rally past Cardinals 4-3 on a 4-run seventh inning
David Hamilton and Brice Turang drove in two runs each during a four-run seventh inning.

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win.

Police union weighs in on holiday weekend violence in Milwaukee
Police union says it wants to see MPD bring in more officers to help prevent violence in the city.

World News

Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.

Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Sinner semi-final
Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.

Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation
Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

England players to be told not to jump hoardings
England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?
Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?

Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday
The station was renamed to give England a boost before the match with Mexico - in which Jude Bellingham shone.

Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script
The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.

Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen
Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.

Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.

The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media.

Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears
A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife and stabbed her in the head.

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Nigel Farage Resigns As MP
Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

'The moments I still play tennis for' - extraordinary Djokovic wins five-set epic
Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.