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

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.

Rain clears out for the first day of Summerfest
Sunshine gradually returns on Thursday.

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.

Tips for pet owners during fireworks season
Dr. Kicker recommends covering the dog's safe haven with a blanket or using a crate and playing some music.

Kenosha County school district begins cuts after failed referendum
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is highlighting the financial challenges facing many school districts.

Two months later, spring flooding cleanup still ongoing
A Freedom-based business is among those helping flood and tornado victims get their homes and businesses back in order.

DeForest votes to add fluoride back to drinking water
Many communities across the country add fluoride to their water to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.

Mitchell, Turang hit homers to pace Milwaukee past Cleveland 2-1
Brice Turang snapped a scoreless tie in the fourth with his 11th homer, a two-out solo shot off Slade Cecconi for a 1-0 Milwaukee lead.

Summerfest creates economic boost for Milwaukee businesses
A Summerfest spokesperson said 72% of tickets sold for Garth Brooks comes from outside of Milwaukee County and 48% is from outside of Wisconsin.

New program seeks to keep Milwaukee's youth safe and engaged over Summer break
$1.5 million is being invested to create a network of places across the city where kids can spend their summer evenings.

World News

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.

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.

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

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.

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.

Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

'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.

Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points
BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.

Harry Kane explains the strategy behind his stuttered penalty run-up
Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

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.

From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

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.

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?

An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

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.

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.

Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.

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'.

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Starmer’s Warning To Andy Burnham
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election.

Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

Layla Wright investigates Rachel Fulstow's life sentence
Layla Wright’s investigation into the conviction of a ‘killer couple'.

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.

Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?

Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.