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Man arrested in link to series of 2020 shootings, homicide of Madison 11-year-old
Apolinar Gatica, known as "madgas," was charged for his part in directing some of the violent incidents that summer.

'It’s the end of an era': Bobby Portis leaves behind huge impact on Milwaukee
Portis is included in the reported trade that’s sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

Bucks select Brayden Burries, Nate Ament in first round of 2026 NBA Draft
They took Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the No. 10 pick and are acquiring the rights to Tennessee forward Nate Ament.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures return to normal with a decent amount of sunshine.

Off and on thunderstorms throughout the day
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible throughout the day on Wednesday.

Sproat, Bauers and Vaughn power Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Reds
Milwaukee (48-29) won a series at Great American Ball Park for the ninth straight time and has won 12 of the last 13.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks begin new chapter with 2026 first round draft choices
Trading Giannis was traumatic. Yet, in the NBA Draft, the Bucks are starting to build what they hope is the next generation of a winning team.

'His impact is going to last for a long time': Organizations reflect on Giannis' philanthropy following reported trade
“He'll always be a part of this community, and we're just deeply appreciative of the impact that he's made," said Hunger Task Force CEO Matt King.

'Excellence and loyalty': Longtime Bucks TV announcer Jim Paschke talks Giannis' legacy
Looking ahead, Paschke believes the Bucks are poised for a rebuild but could remain competitive and interesting sooner than expected.

Where the race for governor stands as August primary approaches
The race to become Wisconsin's next governor is thinning out less than eight weeks from the primary election.

National state fair seen as opportunity to tell people 'what a great place Wisconsin is'
Every state will be represented on the National Mall.

‘I’m going to miss you’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis era in Milwaukee
Many fans came to Wisconsin Avenue on Tuesday where there is a large three-story mural of him in his jersey.

Brewers release third baseman Luis Rengifo after designating him for assignment
The Brewers signed Rengifo to a one-year, $3.5 million contract in February after he spent seven seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

Construction complete for first data center facility in Mount Pleasant
The data center was first announced in May 2024 by Microsoft.

10 key moments in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time with the Bucks
Here's a look back at some of his most iconic moments.

Bucks must figure out how to move forward after trading away franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo brought Milwaukee back to relevance and delivered the franchise its first title in half a century.

Where to see July 4 fireworks this year in Wisconsin
Here’s some fireworks and celebrations happening in major Wisconsin cities.

MMSD approves policy to ban cellphones during school day
The Madison Metropolitan School District board on Monday night finalized a cohesive plan for cellphone use in schools ahead of a July 1 deadline.

Everyday Hero: Aspiring Eagle Scout builds gardens for local food pantry
Kayden Drella found inspiration while volunteering at Paul’s Pantry.

Organization offers inclusive self-defense course
It’s known as Chimera Empowerment Self-Defense.

World News

Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains

Babies and mothers died after 'systemic and sustained' failings, largest NHS maternity review finds
Donna Ockenden's largest review of NHS maternity services also finds a "bullying and toxic culture".

'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.

Scotland fans pray for 'perfect' result ahead of Brazil World Cup tie
Scotland will play their final group stage match against Brazil later, with hopes of making it to the knock-out stages.

King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.

Train passed red signal before fatal crash, says report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.

Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.

UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.

Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound
The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers

Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses
A shop worker tells the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a video Barrymore uploaded on social media.

Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.

Air conditioning creates political divide in France
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
France has recorded it hottest day since records began in 1947, its national weather agency says, breaking a record set on Tuesday.

The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

How to use windows, blinds and fans to keep your home cool
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

What are Scotland's chances of progressing as third-place finishers?
With 32 of 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup it is more difficult to be eliminated than to qualify.

As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.

World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide
Meet the two men who are getting paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch every single World Cup match from a glass enclosed living room in the middle of Times Square.

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.

Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

'Our house was turned into a cannabis farm while Dad was in hospital'
Police say estate agents and some landlords are cashing in on cannabis crime in rental properties.

Ben Stokes reveals 'highest pressure' of England captaincy
Captain Ben Stokes admits England are under the “highest amount of pressure” since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge four years ago.

Two more Met officers sacked over Panorama film
The officers were filmed glorifying force against detainees during an undercover investigation.

Man who died at summer solstice event named
Police say a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.

GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.

Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader.

Beach hut with no power or running water goes on sale for £200k
Despite the seemingly-high price tag, the beach hut is expected to fetch lots of interest.

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