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City of Milwaukee backtracks on new leaf collection plan after backlash
Milwaukee residents now have the option to either rake leaves into the street or place them in bags for collection this fall.

Evers, Republican leaders reach bipartisan deal for education, property tax relief
Individual tax filers would receive $300 payments, while joint filers would get $600 under the plan.

Dane County Humane Society to receive 500 beagles from Ridglan Farms
Around 50 of the beagles will stay in Dane County.

Residents still cleaning up a month after historic Wolf River flooding
Four weeks after flooding started, those impacted are now dealing with the aftermath.

Peshtigo mayor discusses how the city is creating sustainable growth
Since the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, the city has turned its historical roots into a draw for tourists.

Backyard coops in Wisconsin dealing with salmonella outbreak
Wisconsin tied for second-most cases in nationwide outbreak.

Farm Bill aims to help Wisconsin mink farmers
It would give them access to federal dollars they’ve been excluded from for three decades.

VetsNet aims to bridge gap in veterans benefit system
Quentin Hatfield, a U.S. Army veteran and executive director of VetsNet, talked with Spectrum News about the organization’s mission.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings a ‘tale as old as time’ to Madison
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from May 12-17.

Here’s how to get into Summerfest for free in 2026
While single-day general admission tickets cost $30 or more, there are plenty of ways to get in for free or at discounted prices.

Man shoots, kills woman at nature preserve, then shoots at police department
According to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, multiple people called into dispatch to report a man pulling a female from a car before shooting her.

UWM researchers turning waste into clean energy
In the U.S., the increase in energy demand and high cost of fossil fuels have prompted a search for alternative ways to generate energy.

Police officers shoot suspects in 2 Wisconsin cities
The incidents occurred on Sunday, with one in the morning in Oshkosh and the other in Superior in the evening.

As colorectal cancer rises at alarming rate in younger people, Wisconsin survivor advocates for prevention
Dr. Ajay Sahajpal recommends adding more fiber to your diet to keep your colon healthy. He said many people aren’t getting enough.

Turang's homer off Bednar in 9th helps Brewers complete sweep with 4-3 win over Yankees
Bednar had struck out Joey Ortiz and Jackson Chourio to start the ninth before Turang hit a 411-foot drive over the center-field wall.

Dog rescue providing care for 'senior' Ridglan Farms beagles
Nineteen "senior" dogs from Ridglan Farms are being helped through Albert's Dog Lounge Rescue.

Business is steady for Wisconsin builders midway through 2026
Median home prices in Wisconsin were up 6.5 year-over-year in March to $330,000.

Now Hiring: Madison Fire Department seeks new recruits
Stepping into the fire service takes courage, and one Dane County agency is looking for its next class of recruits ready to answer that call.

Brewers' Blake Perkins delivers big hit on first Mother's Day since his mom's death
Perkins shook off his season-long struggles and delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning for Milwaukee’s first hit of the day in a 4-3 victory.

World News

What is happening with Keir Starmer’s leadership: At a glance
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.

Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why
There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

Japanese snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role
The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.

Midwife told us we 'picked a bad day to have a baby' before our daughter died
A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.

Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

'Patients have tried to punch me because of my skin colour'
Figures from some NHS trusts in England show there was a 17% rise in reports of racism in a year.

'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss
The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.

How are countries responding to hantavirus?
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.

Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

Mayor of Californian city resigns over Chinese agent charge
Eileen Wang could face up to 10 years in prison following the Department of Justice allegations.

Indigenous Australians win record A$150m after billionaire mined without permission
The Yindjibarndi people had sought A$1.8bn compensation for cultural damage and economic loss.

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

Complaints against judge to be examined in U-turn
A watchdog says it will examine complaints against employment tribunal judge Philip Lancaster.

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Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

Spurs drag out safety battle to keep nerves jangling
Tottenham hit the self-destruct button once more to leave Roberto de Zerbi frustrated as fight to avoid relegation looks set to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Beard's family on loss
The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

Southampton ask for more time over spying claims
Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.

Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.