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How marinas can do their part to keep Wisconsin waterways clean
As boating season gets underway, environmental leaders are asking boaters and marina owners to help keep waterways clean.

Watertown High School students play banned song at local church
The church was filled to maximum capacity for the performance of “A Mother of a Revolution,” a piece inspired by figure Marsha Johnson.

Kyle Harrison strikes out 11 as Brewers sweep sloppy Cubs with 5-0 win
David Hamilton had three hits and scored two runs as division-leading Milwaukee improved to 14-4 in its last 18 games.

Milwaukee VA increases patient reach through Oconomowoc location
Recent data from the VA shows that in 2025, the Oconomowoc location served over 2,100 veterans.

Wisconsin congressman proposes oversight of charitable bail funds
Experts say the bill could jeopardize them.

Getting warmer for the unofficial start of summer
Highs return back above average for Memorial Day.

More clouds fill in for the end of your workweek
We'll be mostly cloudy for a lot of the state Thursday with highs in the 50s and low 60s.

Fight intensifies over battery energy storage facility in Kenosha County
Robin Energy Storage wants to build a battery energy storage facility on farmland east of 392nd Avenue and north of Highway 50 in Wheatland.

Future of Wisconsin's $2B+ budget surplus unclear
If the money is untouched the rest of the year, it will be under the control of a new governor in January.

Marquette University lacrosse player charged in crash that killed 2 teammates
Pete McColgan is the second person to be charged in the deadly downtown crash.

Racine begins lead service line replacement project with goal of removing all lead pipes in five years
Equiflow Lead-Free Program is partially funded by state and federal funding at no cost to residents.

Wisconsin study finds over 50% of deer ticks submitted carry Lyme disease bacteria
The study was conducted by the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute and started in 2024.

Aaron Rodgers says 2026 NFL season will be his last
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is entering his 22nd season.

Former Milwaukee city attorney faces additional bail jumping charge
Tearman Spencer is accused of violating a no-contact order regarding his upcoming trial.

Dozens of current and former incarcerated Wisconsinites will earn bachelor's degrees this spring
As countless graduates walk across the stage this spring, one cohort of Wisconsinites is earning their degrees despite the odds.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Madison area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Madison area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Milwaukee area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Milwaukee area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Green Bay area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Green Bay area.

Wisconsin to get nearly $15.4 million in federal PFAs grant funding
Communities, water systems, and private well owners will be able to apply with the state for a share of the money.

Jacob Misiorowski dominant again, Brice Turang homers as Brewers top Cubs 5-2 to move into 1st
Jake Bauers had two hits and an RBI and Garrett Mitchell drove in a run to help Milwaukee win for the 10th time in its last 12 games.

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Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.

Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight
The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.

Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as part of leadership pitch
He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.

Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks
The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped girls in separate attacks.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.

Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?

The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?

Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way
Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.

EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.

How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
Yves Sakila, who was 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.

Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by phone's crash alert
Natalia Sidorska says she remains positive despite surviving the crash with life-changing injuries.

Nvidia's latest record result fails to impress investors
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

Katie Price to testify in ex-husband's child rape trial
Kieran Hayler, 39, is charged with three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl.

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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year

Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs
The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family

The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football
The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians.

Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story
At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.

The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?

FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate
The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.

Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa Europa League win with parade
A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.