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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.

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.

App allows students to buy surplus food for low cost
At UW-Madison, a group of students and staff are working to reduce the amount of food wasted.

Demand for sprinkler systems rising as deadly Milwaukee area fires spark safety push
The Sprinkler Fitters 183 union has gone from around 60 apprentices to now over 80 to help with the increase in calls.

Another round of severe weather will be possible tonight
After a quiet couple of weeks, the weather pattern is taking a much more active turn.

Now Hiring: La Causa seeks to fill more than a dozen positions
The organization seeks candidates committed to helping low-income, bilingual communities.

Potential for more severe thunderstorms tonight
Another round of severe thunderstorms may be possible tonight.

'God makes good things happen': Janesville churches support each other a month after devastating floods
First Lutheran Church in Janesville was forced to close its doors after floodwaters caused millions of dollars in damages.

UWM grads step into competitive job market
Thousands of UW-Milwaukee students officially marked a major milestone Sunday as the university celebrated its 134th commencement ceremony.

Wisconsin communities see a growing share of summer travel revenue
Our In Focus show this week focused on the always-busy summer tourism in Wisconsin.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.

In Focus: Assembly Committee on Tourism Chairman talks draw to Northwoods
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In Focus: Visit Milwaukee highlights biggest happenings this summer
Claire Hanan from Visit Milwaukee broke down how the city is able to draw tourists who are planning to go to Wisconsin already.

In Focus: Wisconsin Tourism Secretary discusses biggest statewide draws
Sayers broke down what's been behind Wisconsin's record-breaking run the past few years as it continues to serve as a giant tourist draw.

Hundreds of volunteers plant flags at Forest Home Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day
Forest Home Cemetery estimates that there are 4,000 veterans buried at its site.

‘I need to provide the leadership for the party’: Wisconsin Republicans endorse Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor during state party convention
With no proposed changes to the party’s constitution this year, business proceeded briskly as the keynote speakers stressed unity.

Steps Against Melanoma Walk set to take place at Milwaukee County Zoo Sunday
Now in its 21st year, Nicole Merryman helped to take over the event in 2023 after losing her sister to melanoma several years before.

Rescued research beagles learn love in Dane County
Hundreds of volunteers and advocates have come together to help the dogs heal and move toward a new future.

World News

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects
The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.

UK companies linked to payments for small boat crossings, BBC finds
Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.

Are baby boomers like me the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

Police hunt second man after reports teenagers raped
A search for a suspect is underway as police patrols in Great Yarmouth are increased.

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

I'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood golf coach
Darren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA.

In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026
Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Aaron Rai's journey from talented child golfer to history-making PGA champion
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.

Watch: Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

'All I thought about was running for my life': Footballer recalls train stabbing attack
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

New BBC boss warns 'tough choices are unavoidable' as he starts role
Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges".

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam
The ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination.

More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
Staff say they suffered from symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog".

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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.

West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m
London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium.

Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.

England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg
Former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg could make his England debut this summer.

Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney
Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's season finale for "selfish" criticism of the club, says Wayne Rooney.

England pass Six Nations stress test, but rivals will return
England have established a stranglehold on the women's Test game, but France, defeated in Sunday's Grand Slam decider, are potentially their most dangerous rival