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Youth Conservation Congress works to create future outdoors leaders
The Youth Conservation Congress consists of middle and high school age students who share a passion for the outdoors.

Brewers manager Murphy calls Uribe's mound antics unacceptable
Uribe got Alec Burleson on a called third strike with two outs and runners on first and second in the eighth, the only inning he pitched.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse
Hobart/Lawrence (Wisconsin) Police Chief Michael Renkas said that Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked into Brown County Jail on several charges.

More evening thunderstorms after a mild and sunny day
A cold front will cause temperatures to drop later today. Evening storms will be possible.

Mitchell hits a three-run HR to back Harrison's strong start as the Brewers beat the Cardinals 6-0
Milwaukee has won 14 of its last 18 games and moved 3 ½ games ahead of second-place St. Louis in the NL Central.

Wisconsin DPI launches new initiative to focus and build best skills for students’ futures
There will be seven skills that will be chosen based on feedback from the steering committee and Wisconsinites input.

'It's definitely hard': Milwaukee businesses struggle with significant road construction
One barber estimates the construction has contributed to him to losing 15 clients.

Brewers' Logan Henderson goes on IL with lower back strain
The Brewers recalled pitcher Coleman Crow from Triple-A Nashville to fill Henderson’s spot on the roster.

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce unites, supports veterans businesses
Spectrum News 1's "Voices for Veterans" series spotlights the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Rep. Tom Tiffany responds to criticism over 2020 election investigation comments
Protestors on Tuesday called out Tiffany for saying the FBI should be allowed to investigate the 2020 election in Wisconsin.

Summer temps usher in tourist traffic in Wisconsin
Shawano area businesses saw additional business bump over long weekend.

Middleton eighth grader competes in National Spelling Bee
Arnav Vempati of Middleton and Ethan Robert of New Berlin are in the nation's capital this week.

Mayor Luke Diaz highlights population surge for city of Verona
Verona's mayor, Luke Diaz highlighted the small city that's making a big impact.

Dellshire Resort opens in Wisconsin Dells, with large fire-breathing dragon at the center
General manager of the resort Michael Lucero said there’s been quite a buzz for the new lodging option.

Process to rename Chavez Learning Station underway in Kenosha
Kenosha school district leaders are asking parents and community members to join a renaming committee and submit ideas.

MU Poll: Majority of Wisconsinites think legislators should've passed budget surplus bill
A total of 77% of Republicans thought it should’ve passed and 82% of Democrats thought the same thing.

Wisconsin farmers face cost spikes through spring planting
As Wisconsin farmers roll through the fields this spring, one of the main topics they’re facing is how to stay profitable.

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

Everyday Hero: Reedsburg family carries on more than 100 years of firefighting tradition
The Dempsey family’s bloodline at the Reedsburg Fire Department goes back to 1902.

Gas prices hold steady as travelers hit the roads for Memorial Day
Gas prices held mostly steady over Memorial Day weekend, a welcome sight for travelers.

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Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

Six people die in water-related incidents during heatwave
At least five youngsters and a man in his 60s died, with a teenage boy reported missing in Cheshire.

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist, ableist and homophobic abuse
Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.

Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

Hundreds of dead sharks found washed-up on Welsh beaches
The dead fish, at Saundersfoot and Pembrey beaches, were probably part of a discarded catch.

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing
At least three people were killed in the attack, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.

'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".

The footballer setting the record straight after 46 years
Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for decades.

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

How I won fantasy football in my first ever season - without using AI
Danish medical student Erik Ibsen, 23, says it's "insane" he beat more than 11 million FPL players.

Watch: Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

How long will the heatwave last?
Following the hottest May day on record, Simon King looks at how many more days of heat you can expect.

Bad Bunny joins Toy Story 5 cast as voice of forgotten pizza toy
The Puerto Rican star will make a cameo in the latest in the animated Disney film franchise.

Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.

Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
The result sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November with Paxton's Democratic opponent.

Man charged over fatal shooting of award-winning farmer
The body of Charles Kinston, 23, was found in a field in Derbyshire on 29 January 2024.

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze
The fire at a supermarket "is not believed to be suspicious", London Fire Brigade says.

Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

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Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.

The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway

Nuno to stay as West Ham boss after relegation
Nuno Espirito Santo will stay on as West Ham manager to lead their fight to get back to the Premier League at the first attempt, the club says.

Spurs needed 'complete reset', says under fire CEO
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham talks about a number of issues the club needs to address.

The footballer setting record straight after 46 years
Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for 46 years.

60 Palace 'troublemakers' ordered to leave Leipzig
Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as "known troublemakers" have been ordered to leave Leipzig while two arrests were made before the Europa Conference League final.

Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach
The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to 'create something special' on next year's inaugural tour in New Zealand.