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'Time does get away': Cardiologist encourages men to go to doctor to preserve heart health
It comes as many are celebrating dads on Father's Day.

Family urges parents to estate plan for teens following a tragic incident with their son
The family said had they not had these papers in place, medical decisions could have been left up to a judge.

In Focus: How Knowles-Nelson has helped shape Wisconsin’s Youth Conservation Congress
Madison Lebeau is a delegate with Wisconsin’s Youth Conservation Congress.

In Focus: Wisconsin Wildlife Federation says it’s concerned about end of Knowles-Nelson
Cody Kamrowski, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, talked with Spectrum News about it.

Future of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program
Ryan Burks talks with a state representative and other local conservation leaders about the looming deadline.

In Focus: Will the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program survive?
State Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, joined Spectrum News to discuss whether there is a possibility of keeping the program alive.

Fathers get the gift of rain to keep those lawns green
Rain showers clip southern Wisconsin this afternoon.

Bad weather bringing soggy food truck sales ahead of summer
Kyle Fritz, president of the Fox Valley Food Truck Association, said a storm of bad weather, high gas and food prices is cutting into vendor profits.

‘I have hope for the system': Milwaukee mosque president speaks out after ICE release
After 80 days in ICE custody, Salah Sarsour said being back in his home mosque praying with his friends and family is a moment he’s been waiting for.

Wisconsin egg farmers struggle with avian flu as egg production dips
The state produced about 91 million eggs in April 2026. That’s a 57% decline from April 2025, when Wisconsin produced more than 212 million eggs.

Written in stone: Sun Prairie company helped build Obama Presidential Center
The team behind it says the project will impact generations to come.

Milwaukee marks Juneteenth with 55th annual celebration
The Juneteenth Celebration started with a Juneteenth Jubilee Parade then ended with a festival filled with food, clothing, art and education.

State Supreme Court will hear appeals in congressional map lawsuits
One case argues the maps are an anti-competitive gerrymander, while the other says the maps are a partisan gerrymander.

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets contract extension after improved performance in his second season
The extension takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.

Woman charged in car crash that killed 2 Marquette lacrosse players found not guilty
Amandria Brunner of West Allis was acquitted of six charges, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

At least 4 tornadoes touched down in June 17 storms
That brings the state's yearly total up to 35.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Summerfest, Greek Fest, Father's Day at the Zoo
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin congressman says Evers is piggybacking on GOP work amid his federal funds push
Wisconsin applied for federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was included in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. 

Local vendors connect with the community at Summerfest
At the Shop Local Market, Summerfest gives more than 20 different vendors the opportunity to give their brand some more exposure.

World News

Signs grow that Starmer will resign as government mood shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.

Extreme heat warning extended to four days as temperatures could hit 38C
A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.

William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day
The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world".

Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

Stokes and Atkinson found 'blameless for violent conduct' as pair return to squad
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.

The records that look set to be broken
The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.

How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment
Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

True crime's biggest convention faces its own moral dilemma
Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.

Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge Test defeat against New Zealand
England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.

Disruption to last a week after fatal Bedford train crash
Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.

Three men die in White City building fire
The men were rescued from the single-storey building but died soon after, London Fire Brigade said.

Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

Tom Hanks congratulates boy, 8, on Toy Story 5 artwork
Tommy, from Blackpool, will have his artwork shown at the UK screenings of the new Disney Pixar film.

'He's a life saver': The miniature therapy horse that travels by taxi
Meet Rusty, the pint-sized therapy horse who travels around London in a black cab.

Oldest Birthday Honours recipient is 'delighted'
Pat Knifton Hough is recognised for 57 years being involved with Nantwich Players in Cheshire.

Eight police pups named after Three Lions stars
It is hoped the eight puppies will emulate the success of their namesakes.

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Why Keir Starmer’s resignation looks more likely than ever
The government message about the PM’s future has changed.

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

Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

Stokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct'
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.

The beauty of sharing your child's first World Cup
There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record 11-ball fifty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.

Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.