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Olbrich Botanical Gardens planning major expansion
The expansion is a direct result of increasing visitor numbers.

Trump threatens Iran after open calls for the U.S. leader's assassination during ayatollah's funeral
President Donald Trump made the threat on Truth Social, responding to Iranian threats against him.

Great summer weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing sunshine with highs in the 80s.

Lincoln Avenue students, teachers and staff to relocate to Pulaski High School following fire
After meeting with families impacted, district leaders said keeping everyone together was their top priority.

Father of ALCS shooter loses appeal to dismiss charges
A three-judge panel of the 4th District Court of Appeals denied Jeffrey Rupnow's request in a July 8 ruling.

U.S. DOJ says it won’t comply with Milwaukee mask ban policy for ICE agents
In a letter sent to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and City Attorney Evan Goyke, the DOJ called it a “sanctuary policy."

What Supreme Court ruling means for transgender athletes in Wisconsin
The Supreme Court ruled that state governments have the authority to ban transgender athletes from female sports.

Classic car owners make the most of summer at Iola Car Show
Many show car owners in the upper Midwest have a limited window to get behind the wheel.

Here are some of the new foods this year at the Wisconsin State Fair
The fair, which runs from Aug. 6-16, is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.

Brewers to host special benefit game for Venezuela
When the Brewers take on the New York Mets on July 21, fans can help support Venezuela.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules AG Kaul can handle settlement funds
The ruling was 5-2, with conservative Justice Brian Hagedorn joining the four liberal members of the court.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Festa Italiana, Ride Across Wisconsin, Art Fair on the Square
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Bauers and Turang homers help the NL Central-leading Brewers beat the Cardinals 8-4
Milwaukee won four games in a series at St. Louis for the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2008.

SSM Health challenging votes in nurses' union election
In June, nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly to form a union.

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ brings its quest for the Holy Grail to Milwaukee
The slapstick comedy musical will be at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee from July 14-19.

Bastille Days returns to Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee
It’s expected to bring in more than 250,000 visitors, making it one of the largest French-themed festivals in the United States.

UW-Green Bay program on cutting edge of farm runoff
UW-Green Bay and others have developed a pond wetland system near Kaukauna called the Agricultural Runoff Treatment System.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

MPS records show unseen documents regarding 2025 lead paint crisis
Those never-before-seen documents include a letter from the district's embattled former facilities director.

Lake Geneva area continues recovery efforts a week after deadly storm
Operation BBQ Relief is offering a free community meal on Thursday and Friday.

World News

Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe
A 26-year-old white British man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.

Village in shock as 'horrific' Ann Widdecombe murder case unfolds
The residents of a tiny Devon village are left in shock after the death of Ann Widdecombe.

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.

Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.

Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.

Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed
The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.

Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
Before tonight's quarter-final against Norway, senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner
If the World Cup was a tournament for hearts and minds, the Norwegian striker would certainly win.

Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway
Alongside high temperatures as England face Norway in Miami, there is a risk of thunderstorms, especially near the start of their World Cup quarter-final.

Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?
Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else?

Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.

All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far
As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.

New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.

England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game
Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.

Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.

Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.

Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in
It may sound like the start of a new reality show, but it's actually a real-life dating retreat.

At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.

See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.

Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.

Iran must pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz, US officials say
US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake".

Prince Harry talks grief, stress and loss in final event of UK trip
The Duke of Sussex rounded off his visit by meeting bereaved children and young people - and doing yoga with goats.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?
Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?

Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport
Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour.

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.