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'It could've been anyone': Alderwoman reflects on safety recommendations for Milwaukee Intermodal Station
It comes as the commission she chairs releases safety recommendations for the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, after a sexual assault.

MPS students learn where their food comes from
This program is part of the nonprofits’ ‘Community Nutrition Education’ initiative.

WR Christian Watson signs contract extension with Packers
The deal was confirmed by the Packers on Thursday afternoon.

UW Board of Regents passes 2% tuition increase for next year
Here's a breakdown of the numbers for each UW school.

$10M settlement reached with Tyco for PFAS contamination in Marinette
It’s one of the first efforts to hold a company that polluted a region accountable, Gov. Evers said.

Farm Bill stalls in Congress as farmers face ‘very difficult ag economy’
The latest version, which expired in 2023, has been extended three times, but one farmer says it’s out of date.

Active weather returns to Wisconsin
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday.

MCTS says it will end year with surplus, with looming $15.7 budget gap in 2027
MCTS credits part of the surplus to the increased enforcement of fares for riders.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League's latest investment group includes Brewers owner Mark Attanasio
AUSL announced on Thursday a new group of strategic investors that was led by the Brewers and Ryan Sanders Baseball.

'I don't think it's any drop off': Packers wide receivers room coming into focus
The offseason departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks give the wide receivers room a different look.

Packers Family Night returns Aug. 7
Here's what you need to know for this year.

Air quality advisory issued for over 20 Wisconsin counties due to ozone levels
The DNR said most ozone possible on Thursday will be confined to a lake breeze and that it should struggle to push inland

Kenosha community outraged over anti-immigration posters
Darryl Morin, the national president of Forward Latino, said the images displayed are a fear tactic.

Police, doctors push for gun safety amid rising thefts
The latest numbers out of Milwaukee reveal 1,228 guns were stolen from cars in 2022.

Summer-like forecast for the first weekend of June
Highs for most will get into the 80s.

Roads near Summerfest grounds still under construction as festival season arrives
The City of Milwaukee confirmed a major construction project would be complete before Summerfest.

Community push keeps Goodman buses rolling
Bus service connecting Lowell and Emerson elementary schools to Goodman Center programs will continue next school year.

'We have a pretty strong nine-month rule': Packers' Micah Parsons talks about return
If Parsons starts the season on the Physically Unable to Perform List, he would have to miss at least the first four games of the regular season.

Madison police investigating fatal crash on E. Washington Ave.
The crash happened along the 800 block E. Washington Ave. near S. Paterson Street.

'We are not giving up on the rest of the dogs': Dozens more dogs released from Ridglan Farms
Wednesday's release comes more than one month after 1,500 dogs were taken out of Ridglan.

World News

Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named
Tributes are paid to Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24.

Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

How misinformation about student's murder sent two people into hiding
A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and death said she is scared for her safety.

Man shot with crossbow on university campus
A member of staff was attacked on the Guildford campus on Thursday morning, says the university.

Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach
Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

Kate hugs mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell
The Princess of Wales encourages an emotional cancer patient at The Christie by saying "you can do it!"

Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch
In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right.

AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.

'I lost thousands in savings': The home buyers hit by Lifetime ISA penalties
The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security
In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Our estate was labelled a war zone after the riot - but the reality is very different
People from Mayhill and Townhill say perceptions of their estate are very different to the reality.

Tube strike usage higher than Tuesday, TfL says
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union walked out on Thursday for a second day of strike action.

Steven Spielberg believes we will discover aliens in our lifetime
Spielberg's new film imagines what might happen if the existence of non-human intelligence was revealed to the world.

Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.

Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.

Harry and Meghan share new photos to celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share a picture of their daughter Lilibet, calling her "our dream girl".

Sherpa guide missing for six days found crawling to Everest base camp
Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

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By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?

Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?

The devastating reality of life with endometriosis
Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

Here's to you, Ollie Robinson - England need you more than you will know
Ollie Robinson was exiled from the England team for 24 Tests - on the first day against New Zealand, he showed them what they had been missing.

Top players, title fights - why Iraola feels ready for Liverpool
Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life.