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Wisconsin egg farmers struggle with avian flu as egg production dips
The state produced about 91 million eggs in April 2026. That’s a 57% decline from April 2025, when Wisconsin produced more than 212 million eggs.

Scooter crash severely injures Milwaukee business owner; city leaders call for change
Milwaukee business owner, Dave Wolz, is currently hospitalized with broken bones after being struck by an electric scooter rider on a sidewalk.

Summer meals made simple with eggs
New research shows eggs are good for our brain at all ages.

A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a 'substantial' free speech claim
Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into custody by U.S. ICE agents on March 30.

Village of Belleville declares emergency following EF-1 tornado
According to village officials, the storm caused damage to properties on its north side, and there were no reported injuries.

Sentencing set for July 8 in former Judge Hannah Dugan case
Dugan was found guilty in December 2025 of obstruction and faces up to five years in prison.

Isolated shower chance tonight with many staying dry
Some areas may see additional showers and storms on Friday.

Jacob Misiorowski wasn't content being MLB's hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder that occurs when blood vessels or nerves in the space between the collarbone and first rib are compressed

Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester to have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder that occurs when blood vessels or nerves in the space between the collarbone and first rib are compressed

Sheboygan added as cruise ship stop this summer
American Cruise Lines makes the first of four stops on June 25.

Ohio native, Olympic champion Laila Edwards drafted by PWHL San Jose
Throughout her time as a Badger, she recorded 199 points in 151 games and earned All-WCHA Third Team honors as a sophomore.

Cudahy seeks action to preserve bluffs at Sheridan Park
A group of neighbors in the Milwaukee suburb of Cudahy want more answers from city, county and state leaders on this issue.

We're smiling big for the first weekend of Summerfest
Luckily, it'll be a great forecast for the first weekend of Summerfest.

Yelich and Chourio homer as the Brewers beat the Guardians 9-4
One night after making his major league debut, Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt got his first hit and scored his first run in the second inning.

New store opens as Milwaukee looks to address food deserts
Some parts of Milwaukee have been facing a food-access crisis, after losing grocery stores.

Alliant Energy pressing forward with Wisconsin's newest wind farm
If approved, construction wouldn't start until 2028 at the earliest.

Police break up fights at Goodman Pool on opening day
They ended up having to use a form of pepper spray to break the fights up.

'Wisconsin can do better': Lawmakers & advocates call for an end to gun violence
Wisconsin DHS data shows 311 minors under the age of 17 died from firearms between 2014 and 2023.

State Supreme Court denies review for man's conviction for killing his parents
Halderson filed a petition with justices to take the case, after a state Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s guilty verdicts.

Several questions remain as Packers wrap up OTAs
This week’s Organized Team Activities for rookies are the last formal Packers function until training camp.

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for Dubai, but calls situation unpredictable
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

Tuchel's national anthem complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.

BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations
The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone

Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.

Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.

GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.

Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles?
John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.

Bostonians bemused as Scotland fans decorate city's statues with traffic cones
The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.

Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.

Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts.

'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the first date
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

Weekly quiz: How many SpaceX employees just became millionaires?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son
Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

'Toddler critical' and 'cost of living hope'
The papers focus on a three-year-old boy, who was who was left with critical injuries after ending up a crocodile enclosure in a Cambridgeshire zoo.

Hats and high-fashion as King attends Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci
About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.

The average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre
The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches
Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have been spotted on beaches at Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby.

Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK
One, a Border Force official, used his access to Home Office data, to get information about Chinese dissidents.

First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.

MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation
It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday.

Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

Body found in landing gear of plane at Gatwick
Emergency services are called after airport staff made the discovery on an Air Arabia craft.

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