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Ringle sees 'significant damage' after Friday's storms
Video shows downed trees and homes destroyed.

Milwaukee area residents trying to prevent flooding
The Menomonee River in Wauwatosa overflowed its banks Wednesday night, submerging walking paths and parks.

Portage deals with flooding, braces for more rain
A large section of Conant Street in Portage was covered with water Friday.

Stevens Point ready for World's Largest Trivia Contest this weekend
The contest lasts for 54 hours straight.

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions
Court records show U.S. District Judge James Peterson sentenced Roger Hoffman on Wednesday.

Flooded communities face severe weather threat
Another round of severe storms on Friday will impact flooded communities.

More severe weather ahead Friday
After a short break in the action, we quickly turn active once again this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms take aim at Wisconsin on Friday
All weather hazards are possible including large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes.

Evacuation ordered for Blackhawk Park area in Town of Caledonia
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said fire, EMS and law enforcement won’t be able to reach the area for an “extended period of time.”

15,500 fewer Wisconsinites receiving SNAP benefits than last July
New data shows there’s been a massive participation drop since the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law.

Stormy start to the weekend
Strong to severe storms slice state Friday night into Saturday.

‘This is a last-ditch resort’: Thousands of protesters expected at Ridglan Farms on Sunday
Organizers estimate there will be around 2,000 protesters.

Tips for avoiding scams when seeking repairs after severe storm damage
DATCP said consumers should avoid hiring anyone who comes to their door.

New EMS district deploys to cover 7 rural communities, aims to reduce response times
The Sugar River EMS District will serve nearly 10,000 people who live in southern Dane County and northern Green County.

NWS confirms at least 10 tornadoes touched down in storms this week
NWS said there was one on Monday, eight on Tuesday and one on Wednesday.

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured
Milwaukee has scored three runs or less in six of its last eight games.

Packers' lack of a first-round pick will test GM Gutekunst's ability later in draft
Green Bay sent its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Cowboys last August as part of the package to acquire All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons.

Torrential rain impacts tenants of sued Milwaukee landlord
Ishon Arnold and Samantha Gamble say the rain is leaking through their collapsed roof.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Milwaukee Film Festival, Midwest Horse Fair
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Milwaukee leaders provide update on flood cleanup efforts
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with some city department heads, gathered Thursday afternoon to provide an update on cleanup efforts.

World News

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.

Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl
Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

A man wrongfully served 17 years for rape. Now another man has been convicted
Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.

Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election
The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

Irish fugitive and alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

Clair Obscur takes top Bafta Games Award but misses out on clean sweep
The French role-playing game is crowned at another ceremony - but takes just a handful of awards home.

Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer
The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks
Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
I have been chatting with some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy. Here's what they said.

UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire
Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggests
At least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.

Endangered British dishes - and the home cooks reviving them
Carrageen pudding and Staffordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.

Starmer faces 'judgement day' and 'Breakthrough in the Strait'
Pressure is building on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as Lord Mandelson's vetting dominates Saturday's papers.

My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.

'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved
Lark Atkin-Davies and Abbie Ward - two of four pregnant England Women's Rugby World Cup winners - discuss how motherhood in rugby is changing.

How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years
After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight.

Avengers reassemble and Ariana meets the Fockers - Hollywood studios preview new movies
Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.

AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

Prisoners handcuffed and executed: The war crime charges against Australia's most-decorated soldier
Fresh court documents reveal details of the five murder charges against the Victoria Cross recipient.

No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police.

British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency
The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US.

Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park after overnight ban
Authorities in Eryri want to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but there are concerns people would park on local roads.

Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time
Noah Sibanda died "alone, scared and in pain", his mother says.

'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens
It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.

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