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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
You're not alone.

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.

World News

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran
The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.

Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum turn heads at the Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

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.

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.

Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue
The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.

Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.

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.

Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

'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.

Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

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 is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?
While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

'His life was destroyed': Widow of man falsely accused of murder fights for an inquiry
Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.

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.

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.

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.

A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

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.

Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

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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.

The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal
England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.

RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings
The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

What now for Rohl's Rangers as title hopes fade?
Rangers' Scottish Premiership title challenge has been undone by two damaging defeats by Motherwell and Hearts. What now for Danny Rohl and his players?