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'It's every other day': Milwaukee seeks to expand hidden camera program to curb illegal trash dumping
Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced a grant program for neighborhood nonprofits, with the goal of expanding their hidden camera network to 100.

Palmyra neighbors still dealing with odor from avian flu compost site as officials work on removal plan
Republican State Rep. Cindi Duchow revealed there is a plan in place to remove the composted site

Humane society in Wisconsin ready to take in Ridglan Farms beagles
The Dane County Humane Society is set to assist with 500 dogs.

Brewers reinstate Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn from IL after both recover from hand fractures
Chourio hadn’t played yet for Milwaukee this season. Vaughn appeared in only one game before going on the injured list.

‘People are coping the best they can’: Ringle continues to recover following tornado
On Monday, students returned to classes at Riverside Elementary School, which was damaged in the storm.

Packers sign Tyrod Taylor for backup QB role
It comes as the Packers are in need of a backup quarterback to Jordan Love.

Few evening storms before colder air arrives
High temperatures fall into the 40s and 50s Tuesday.

‘I believe it's an inexcusable failure’: State lawmakers frustrated over lack of action on Knowles-Nelson funding, ‘Erin’s Law’ to teach child abuse prevention
With potential meeting days on the calendar in May, some legislators are reflecting on so-called missed opportunities this session.

Police charge organizer of street takeover in Bay View
Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez is charged with three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, among other things.

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.

More than half of Wisconsin sees 'very high' fire danger
The DNR suspended burn permits in 43 counties Monday.

Child struck by city bus during school drop-off in Wausau
The child was taken to Aspirus Wausau Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Coping with loss on Mother's Day
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Hundreds of beagles begin leaving Ridglan Farms
1,500 beagles will be leaving Ridglan Farms and transferred to rescue organizations nationwide.

Storm damage repair companies seeing backups after Madison hailstorm
At Ball Auto Body in Middleton, regional manager James Anderberg said workers are answering more than a hundred calls for service each day.

AI helps Wisconsin health experts see things that may not be perceptible to the human eye
From mammograms to primary care appointments, UW Health experts are using AI to better serve their patients.

From farm to dinner table: Horlick High School students get hands-on experience with where food comes from
For the last two years, a science teacher has used his class to help teach students about the origins of their food.

Now Hiring: Lowney's Landscaping looks to fill roles from landscaping to mowing
The family-owned business was started in 1997.

Milwaukee flyers react to Spirit shutdown
At Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Sunday, travelers expressed concern about the impact of Spirit’s closure.

A cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked as Iran makes new peace proposal
It marks at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began.

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US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.

Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film
The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.

Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UK
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.

Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial
A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.

Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title
Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway
Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

The Papers: 'Rivals circle Starmer' and bid to reopen Hormuz pushes region 'to the brink'
Several of the papers focus on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party.

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem
The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.

Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities
Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.

British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer
"His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news," Buckingham Palace said.

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court
Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues
The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".

Bank of Dave star spots Warburtons fire from helicopter
Dave Fishwick was flying over Burnley in his helicopter when he spotted the fire at the bread factory.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title?
A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.

China's Wu, 22, beats Murphy in deciding frame to win world title
Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.

'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'
BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts' win over Rangers at Tynecastle.

The high-quality relegation battle more like a title race
The battle for Premier League survival is hotting up with Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and West Ham fighting for their lives.

Man City's title hopes dented despite late Doku stunner in six-goal thriller
Jeremy Doku's 97th-minute equaliser salvages a draw for Manchester City in a six-goal thriller at Everton.