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Brewers' Jackson Chourio goes 4 for 4 in his 2026 debut after coming off injured list
Vaughn went 0 for 4 in his first game since getting hurt in the Brewers’ season opener.

Ways to save money at the pump through rewards programs
From paid memberships to simply free programs, here's how you can get a discount on your fuel.

Advocates push for stronger accountability in reckless driving cases
Advocates say stopping reckless driving isn’t just about enforcement on the roads; it’s also about what happens in the courtroom.

Everyday Hero: Milwaukee 9-year-old collects cans, raises money for homeless with his nonprofit
In just the past month, Carter and his mom have collected around 5,000 cans, totaling nearly 200 pounds.

Cooler temperatures return to Wisconsin
Highs return back below average Tuesday in the upper 40s and 50s.

Middleton High School building solar kiln for woodworking classes
At Middleton High School, two students and a teacher are working on a unique project to help cut costs for the woodworking program.

'It's every other day': Milwaukee seeks to expand hidden camera program to curb illegal trash dumping
Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced a grant program for neighborhood nonprofits, with the goal of expanding their hidden camera network to 100.

Palmyra neighbors still dealing with odor from avian flu compost site as officials work on removal plan
Republican State Rep. Cindi Duchow revealed there is a plan in place to remove the composted site

Humane society in Wisconsin ready to take in Ridglan Farms beagles
The Dane County Humane Society is set to assist with 500 dogs.

Brewers reinstate Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn from IL after both recover from hand fractures
Chourio hadn’t played yet for Milwaukee this season. Vaughn appeared in only one game before going on the injured list.

‘People are coping the best they can’: Ringle continues to recover following tornado
On Monday, students returned to classes at Riverside Elementary School, which was damaged in the storm.

Packers sign Tyrod Taylor for backup QB role
It comes as the Packers are in need of a backup quarterback to Jordan Love.

‘I believe it's an inexcusable failure’: State lawmakers frustrated over lack of action on Knowles-Nelson funding, ‘Erin’s Law’ to teach child abuse prevention
With potential meeting days on the calendar in May, some legislators are reflecting on so-called missed opportunities this session.

Police charge organizer of street takeover in Bay View
Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez is charged with three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, among other things.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

More than half of Wisconsin sees 'very high' fire danger
The DNR suspended burn permits in 43 counties Monday.

Child struck by city bus during school drop-off in Wausau
The child was taken to Aspirus Wausau Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Coping with loss on Mother's Day
You're not alone.

Hundreds of beagles begin leaving Ridglan Farms
1,500 beagles will be leaving Ridglan Farms and transferred to rescue organizations nationwide.

Storm damage repair companies seeing backups after Madison hailstorm
At Ball Auto Body in Middleton, regional manager James Anderberg said workers are answering more than a hundred calls for service each day.

World News

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran
The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.

Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum turn heads at the Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue
The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.

Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.

How Broadway star Lea Salonga changed the rules and opened the door for Asian actors
Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?
While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

'His life was destroyed': Widow of man falsely accused of murder fights for an inquiry
Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.

Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

Gap co-founder and retail pioneer dies aged 94
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

How did Guehi 'assist' allow Barry to score when offside?
Everton's Thierno Barry effectively gained from being offside when Manchester City's Marc Guehi teed him up to score on Monday. Is the law fair? And were the game's other big decisions correct?

The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal
England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.

RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings
The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.