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Former Judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000, won't serve prison time, judge rules
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

Bucks GM Jon Horst discusses Giannis, Portis trades
Horst said trading away a franchise icon like Giannis and a fan favorite like Bobby Portis to Miami was not an easy decision and had a lot of facets.

Town and City of Beloit fire departments consolidate to improve service
Town and city officials said the merger will help address issues such as funding and employment while improving the quality of service.

Vice President JD Vance speaks on efforts to root out fraud in Wisconsin
The vice president highlighted the work being done as the leader of the anti-fraud task force.

Verona Woman's Family Survived Earthquake Against All Odds
Aunt and niece survived after 62 hours without contact.

Neighbors clean up after powerful storms in Town of Geneva
Neighbors across Walworth County spent Wednesday cleaning up after powerful storms swept through the area Friday.

Republican congressmen condemn SNAP fraud before vice president JD Vance’s Milwaukee visit
Republican Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden said Democratic Governor Tony Evers should give the federal government its SNAP data.

Beryl was a record-breaking major hurricane, made three landfalls
Beryl was the earliest Category 5 storm on record.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley suspends campaign for governor
Crowley said he was stepping out of the race after it became clear he would “not be the Democratic nominee for Governor.”

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow dead at 61
Farrow battled cancer for two years. He was diagnosed in 2024 with mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer.

Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With a strong El Niño expected, CSU has updated their seasonal forecast, lowering the total number of storms and hurricanes.

Strong to severe thunderstorms into late Wednesday night
Damaging wind and heavy rain are the primary concerns.

Door County cherry growers expect good harvest despite dips nationwide
Several Door County orchards expect to open pick-your-own operations late this week and into next week.

MCTS gets $14.7 million to address aging infrastructure
The project is expected help reduce MCTS’ operating costs by reducing unplanned equipment repairs and more.

Parents hoping to fundraise to save Washington Elementary from possible closure
The School District is considering closing the building for good, after it experienced major flood damage this past spring.

Gasser pitches career-best 7 2/3 innings in 10-2 win as Brewers sweep Cardinals in doubleheader
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 in the first game of the split doubleheader, which was a makeup from May 5, and the Brewers won 4-3.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Wisconsin on Wednesday
Vance will be in Milwaukee to talk about the Trump administration's work to combat fraud, officials said.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

Wisconsin native Shawn Eichorst calls Badgers AD job 'a dream'
Eichorst, a native of Lone Rock, Wisconsin who worked five years at UW, returns after 15 years.

World News

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Met investigates donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign
The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".

Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".

Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham.

Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Fery arrived
Wimbledon has witnessed some extraordinary days on Centre Court - but British wildcard Arthur Fery reaching the semi-finals is among the very best.

Misinformation fuelling violent attacks on Ebola health workers
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.

Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.

Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.

Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.

MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Tips to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

Watch: How did people cope during the 1976 heatwave?
A look into the BBC Points West archive during the famous heatwave five decades ago.

I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.

Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.

Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive'
The Iran war is back in today's papers with Donald Trump promising to hit the Iranian "regime hard".

Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland play each other for a place in the World Cup semi-finals - but who would you rather have?

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.

A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It's fast becoming a World Cup Golden Boot for the ages. But who will win it?

Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?

Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects' 'inner life'
New research found bumblebees showed "emotion-like behaviours" previously only seen in mammals.

International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.

HMP Pentonville handed my son a death sentence
Gareth Chumber-Kelly died by suicide at HMP Pentonville just four days after arriving. Now, his mother wants the prison closed down.

Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case
The long-shot bid by Trump comes a week after the high court ruled that those born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship.

Drug mules flooding region face tougher penalties
The National Crime Agency and Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on drug smugglers.

Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".

MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along".