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Juneteenth celebrations happening across Wisconsin this year
Juneteenth is the federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Businesses face varied futures as Boomers sell, retire
About 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses could be up for sale in the next decade.

Everyday Hero: Janesville grandmother turns wedding gowns into angel gowns
Rosann Cassiopi volunteers 40 hours a week making angel gowns for national nonprofit.

How biomarkers blood tests can help detect dementia
The test looks for proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Jake Bauers homers, drives in 4 runs as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-3 in series opener
Christian Yelich went deep for the second straight day as Milwaukee used a 13-hit attack to improve to 9-2 in its last 11 games.

Milwaukee County releases report detailing suicide rates
Researchers evaluated suicide deaths in the county over 22 years, from 2002 to 2024.

Residents want answers on proposed Midtown Center development
The site in question is the former Walmart that has sat empty for a decade at Midtown Center, near 60th and Capitol.

'It's like a whole new community': Town of Ringle tornado cleanup continues one month later
A month later, many homes on the street are gone or will be demolished.

Fighting the fatigue: Support for Wisconsin school referenda continues to weaken
The roughly 60% approval rate in April is on track with a downward trend, which could worsen if voters feel the same about ballot measures this fall.

Damage estimates climbing after storm slams into Two Rivers
Apparent straight-line winds cut through late Sunday.

Another round of severe weather possible tonight
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Village Administrator for Richfield shares what's next for scenic region
From berries to bread and handcrafted goods, the Richfield Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, May 30.

Judge orders Enbridge to stop construction on part of Line 5
It came after The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and several environmental groups filed a lawsuit to try to stop the project.

Rain clears out, cooler temperatures move in
Temperatures gradually turn cooler as a cold front moves through the state.

Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Lewis was with the Packers from 1992-99, coming from San Francisco.

Your guide to 2026 Memorial Day events across Wisconsin
Here's a look at ceremonies being held to honor those who died serving the country.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2026
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

AAA predicts over 800,000 Wisconsinites will travel for Memorial Day weekend
The numbers this year are slightly lower than the previous year as costs rise.

Wisconsin crowns Anastasia Poull as 79th Alice in Dairyland
Poull has a deep history with agriculture, earning bachelor’s degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science.

Kewaunee County on the cusp of a nuclear power revival  
Energy Solutions submitted an application for a major licensing action for new nuclear generation at the Kewaunee Power Station site.

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Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

Married at First Sight UK rape allegations 'extremely serious', says PM's spokesperson
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.

Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".

Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.

Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

I survived a dangerous rip current by floating - here's what people should know to stay alive
The RNLI is urging people to follow Euan Gray's example by floating until help comes.

Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.

Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home
Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. His NHS care board says its decisions have not been driven by costs.

Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC
Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Watch: Crews battle blaze as thousands evacuated near Los Angeles
The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said.

Police seek charges for up to 57 people over Grenfell Tower disaster
The Met Police will submit files to the CPS including possible cases of corporate manslaughter.

Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system
The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".

Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest
The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.

Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival
Gaten Matarazzo is no stranger to the theatre, having starred in several Broadway shows from a young age.

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Why Brexit Is awkward for Andy Burnham
And his message for Makerfield.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.

No Stone Cold Steve Clarke, but there was - at least - a story or two
As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad.

Guardiola is Ferguson of his generation - Rooney
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the Sir Alex Ferguson of his generation, says Wayne Rooney.

Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament.

Women's coach given lifetime ban for secret filming
Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female football players in changing rooms and showers, is handed a lifetime ban by Uefa.

Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges
With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium?