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Milwaukee DPW receives record-number of pothole requests
Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works confirms it has received a record-number of pothole service requests so far this year at more than 10,000.

Brewers' Chourio and Vaughn are beginning rehab assignments as they approach return from injuries
Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are beginning rehabilitation assignments with hopes of being activated from the injured list by Monday.

Months of flood recovery work ahead for Fremont
Record flooding on the Wolf River damaged several communities along its banks.

Senator pitches bill for local sports fans
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a bill to ensure that local fans always have a free way to see their team play.

Organizations across Wisconsin receive grants for violence prevention efforts
The grants are being administered through the Department of Administration's Office of Violence Prevention.

Former Sun Prairie West High School dean sentenced to 18 years in federal prison
Gilkey-Meisegeier was indicted by a grand jury in Aug. 2025 on federal charges.

UW Badgers defense gets ready for fall
Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel not only likes the on-field ability of his players, he also likes their chemistry.

Cooler temperatures return
Afternoon highs will be in the 50s for the rest of the week.

Study: UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy
A new study estimated that UW-Madison contributes $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

The mighty NL Central is the majors' only division with 5 winning teams
The NL Central is the only division in baseball in which every team has a winning record.

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal ammo import scheme
Two California brothers could each face prison for allegedly recruiting a Wisconsin police chief to help them illegally import armor-piercing rounds.

Wet weather worsens early tick season across Wisconsin
Tick season got off to an earlier start than normal, with warmer temperatures in March.

15-year-old killed after playing with a loaded gun
A 15-year-old boy was killed Friday night after his younger sibling and two friends were playing with a gun.

Her daughter was stillborn. Now her story helps others
Madison mother publishes book inspired by stillborn daughter.

Data centers, power costs and you— breaking down Wisconsin's new deal
The Public Service Commission is set to consider final approval of the new proposal at a future meeting.

'If there is more that can be done, it should be done': Bay View business owner expresses concern after another street takeover
The event is characterized by a large meetup where drivers engage in dangerous behavior like donuts and burnouts on public streets.

Avian flu outbreak continues to impact farms as Palmyra residents raise concerns over odor
Since 2022, Wisconsin has lost 24 commercial flocks and 24 backyard flocks to avian flu.

High water continues to inundate parts of northeastern Wisconsin
Because of Monday’s rainfall, Oshkosh city officials now expect the Fox River to crest on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Kaukauna staff member on administrative leave over social media post
In the post, which has since been deleted, the teacher said he was "not impressed with recent presidential assassins."

U.S. Agriculture Secretary talks Farm Bill in Onalaska
An updated Farm Bill is expected to be taken up by the House Rules Committee this week.

World News

Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

Eleven cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

Starmer sees off inquiry call but he doesn't escape unscathed
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, says Home Office
Rachael Louw says she feels "vindication" and "validation" that her case has been recognised by the British government.

Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year
Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

Former FBI director charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say
In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under investigation.

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.

The state visit in pictures
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House state dinner and a speech from the King to Congress.

Watch: Washington rolls out red carpet for royal couple
During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

King Charles gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world
He tells US lawmakers his address comes the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever "in times of great uncertainty".

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

Newspaper headlines: 'King's historic Congress address' and 'Starmer sees off rebellion'
The King's historic address to the US Congress features on the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film
Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.

Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports
The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

A record-breaking semi-final - the antidote to modern football?
A scintillating semi-final first leg between Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich left many to wonder if this was the antidote to modern football.

The Man Utd kids tipped to shine in pre-season
Which Manchester United youngsters are most likely to be pushing for inclusion on their pre-season tour in July?

White House wants Department of Homeland Security to reopen for World Cup
White House officials preparing for this summer's World Cup urge the Department of Homeland Security to reopen after an attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump.

Wales great North to retire from rugby
George North will bring down the curtain on one of the most successful careers in British professional rugby.