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Joint Finance Committee passes bipartisan budget surplus deal
Republicans said their focus is on using the surplus to provide immediate relief for Wisconsin taxpayers and public schools.

Rescued beagles are being prepared for adoption as more big names help advocate for them
On Wednesday, both the Milwaukee and Green Bay locations are expecting to get an additional 25 dogs each.

Fox Valley superintendents react to possible $600 million education funding deal
Fox Valley Superintendents React to Possible $600 Million Education Funding Deal

Nine Democrats try to unseat Bryan Steil
The district has been held by a Republican for 30 years.

Former pastor sentenced to life in prison for repeated sexual assault of a child
The former pastor was found guilty of one count of repeated sexual assault of a child for incidents that occurred from 2005 to 2010.

How record-high diesel prices in Wisconsin are impacting you
Shipping industry stuck paying higher prices for now.

PWHL draft class headed by 5 US gold medal-winning Olympians, including Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey
The quality of talent represents one of the reasons why the 8-team league elected to add as many as four expansion franchises for next season.

Brewers' Christian Yelich comes off injured list after missing a month with an adductor strain
Yelich was hitting .314 with a .375 on-base percentage, one homer, 10 RBIs and three steals in 15 games before going on the injured list.

Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles
Numerous groups are working to transfer the 1,500 dogs bought from Ridglan Farms, dog breeder and research facility outside of Madison, Wis.

Clearing with slightly cooler temperatures Wednesday
Statewide highs will range from the 50s to low 70s.

Milwaukee trailblazer Dr. William Finlayson dead at 101
Finlayson was the first Black doctor at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Mount Sinai and also opened the city's first Black-owned bank.

Wisconsin athletic director search committee includes Colts GM Ballard and former NBA star Finley
Colts GM Chris Ballard and NBA All-Star Michael Finley are part of the nine-person search committee to help select Wisconsin’s next athletic director.

Madison Police’s first therapy dog aims to spread paw-sitivity
Frost, a golden retriever, will help MPD staff during difficult and stressful scenarios.

Milwaukee leaders push youth programs to help prevent summer violence
Milwaukee leaders and medical professionals are urging prevention, mentorship and youth engagement as summer approaches.

One of the state’s largest Woodman’s grocery stores possibly headed to Oshkosh
A nearly 40-year-old landmark in Oshkosh could be going away to make room for a major retail development project.

Everyday Heroes: Gowdy Basketball Club gets kids into the game
The program offers an alternative to expensive club sports.

City of Milwaukee backtracks on new leaf collection plan after backlash
Milwaukee residents now have the option to either rake leaves into the street or place them in bags for collection this fall.

Evers, Republican leaders reach bipartisan deal for education, property tax relief
Individual tax filers would receive $300 payments, while joint filers would get $600 under the plan.

Dane County Humane Society to receive 500 beagles from Ridglan Farms
Around 50 of the beagles will stay in Dane County.

Residents still cleaning up a month after historic Wolf River flooding
Four weeks after flooding started, those impacted are now dealing with the aftermath.

World News

Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival
Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister.

Chris Mason: Why a quick meeting is overshadowing the King's Speech
The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to get on with governing despite pressure from his MPs and cabinet splits.

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again
Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.

Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.

Tui sees 10% fall in revenue from UK customers booking summer holidays
The travel operator says customers are showing increased caution as a result of the Iran war.

Twenty-two people set to leave hospital after hantavirus isolation
The passengers and crew will have spent 72-hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside.

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'
The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?
Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year.

'Our homes are two minutes from each other but a peace wall makes it 20 minutes'
Living on opposite sides of a so-called peaceline, they have had to overcome a psychological as well as a physical barrier.

'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons'
The lure of luxury prizes is leading people to addiction, gambling support organisations warn.

Man, 26, dies after car hit group of pedestrians
Police say a murder investigation is under way after Tyler Fairman died in hospital.

'Ciao Kate': Crowds gathering for Catherine's comeback tour to Italy
The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

'Normal service' due to resume on CalMac routes after weeks of disruption
CalMac says the past few weeks were "immensely challenging" due to the number of boats out of action.

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

Spring temperatures to bounce back next week after cold snap
A flip from northerly to southerly winds will bring warmer weather across the UK next week but as Ben Rich explains that does not necessarily mean sunshine.

White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings
Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

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Starmer Says He’s Staying
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

A moving portrait of wartime Britain through children’s eyes
Some of the last survivors of the Blitz, children who weren't evacuated, tell their story.

Will Middlesbrough-Southampton play-off have a decisive third act?
Despite a 2-1 win for Southampton, allegations of spying means the outcome of their play-off with Middlesbrough is still not decided.

NBA player Clarke dies aged 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

Ted Lasso actor Fernandez signs for US club
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez signs for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial.

Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot?
Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Immortality beckons - but Hearts must overcome Celtic & weight of history
For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.

How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs'
Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened?

Raducanu to make return with wildcard in Strasbourg
Emma Raducanu will make her return to action in Strasbourg after being granted a wildcard, as she seeks crucial match practice before the French Open.