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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

PM prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis
King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.

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

Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.

All the Labour MPs who have come out against Starmer, and the ones who want him to stay
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full
Ministers including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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.

'Huge moment' for Catherine as she makes first overseas trip since cancer
The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission
More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.

Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.

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.

The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'
Every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership for the second day in a row.

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

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.

'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the $13m renovation.

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs joining Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth to unveil ministers for new Welsh government
Ap Iorwerth said it was "the greatest privilege" after he became first minister of Wales on Tuesday.

Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.

Man shot dead by police after overnight stand-off in Bedford
The man, in his 40s, "presented a weapon" after barricading himself inside a house, police say.

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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

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

Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation
Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.

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.

Troublesome toe forces McIlroy to halt US PGA practice
Rory McIlroy started Tuesday laughing about ripping off a troublesome toenail but the soreness forces him to halt a practice round early, writes Iain Carter.

Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.