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Dane County Sheriff using drones to aid Tactical Response Team
The Dane County Sheriff often conducts practice scenarios where its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Team (UAV) works alongside its tactical team.

Fewer kindergarteners are fully vaccinated. Pediatricians hope new laws will change that
More parents are seeking nonmedical vaccine exemptions for their school-aged children. 

Things to do around Wisconsin: 'Wicked,' Wisconsin State Fair, Mile of Music
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Jury orders Tesla to pay more than $200 million in Autopilot crash case
Jurors held that Tesla bore significant responsibility because its technology failed and that not all the blame can be put on a reckless driver.

Tariffs announced so far will cost average American household $2,400 this year, Yale Budget Lab projects
That's slightly lower than what the Yale Budget Lab had projected last week before President Donald Trump lowered some tariffs.

Hazy skies last into the weekend
Wildfire smoke and cooler air linger in the forecast.

Maxwell Anderson sentenced to life in prison without parole in murder of Sade Robinson
Anderson maintains his innocence and plans to appeal.

Republican Congressman Bryan Steil faces questions, boos at gathering in Elkhorn
Some slammed the Congressman for supporting President Trump’s policies on immigration, border security, cuts to Medicaid and food benefits, and more.

Technology aims to reverse hot-car deaths among children
On average, 40 children die each year in the U.S. from being accidentally left in hot cars.

Amidst market uncertainty, Wisconsin economist shares insight, advice
Tariffs, new job data triggered sell-off Friday.

Air quality advisory extended again until Saturday for entire state
DNR officials said a mix of "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" and "Unhealthy" air quality is expected through Friday.

Smashing through uncertain weather, NASA and SpaceX successfully launch Crew-11
The four-member Crew-11 mission will spend months on the International Space Station conducting experiments.

2 Mexican popsicle brands issue nationwide recall over undeclared milk
Helados Mexico and La Michoacana brand popsicles are being recalled.

Consumer sentiment improved slightly in July, University of Michigan survey says
Sentiment is 17% lower than it was in December 2024.

From chemo to cap and gown: A lung cancer survivor's using her journey to give back
Diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer at 57, Murla Chappell defied expectations and survived.

Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio probably heading to injured list with hamstring issue
Chourio didn’t play Wednesday in a 10-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs after exiting in the fifth inning of a 9-3 victory a night earlier.

Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they oppose bail
Prosecutors say they will seek a prison sentence for Sean “Diddy” Combs that is substantially higher than initially expected.

Cyclists look to raise money for multiple sclerosis research this weekend
The annual “Bike MS: Best Dam Bike Tour WI 2025” raises money for research to better treat and ultimately cure, multiple sclerosis (MS).

A fair forecast for the start of the Wisconsin State Fair
Seeing lots of sunshine this weekend with seasonal highs.

MPS gives status update on lead remediation work
More than 150 painters are currently working on MPS buildings.

World News

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.

Millions denied car finance payouts after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court partially upholds an appeal from lenders, who had faced potentially paying compensation to millions of motorists.

Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook
Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.

Jeremy Bowen: 'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promise
Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference.

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women's prison in Texas
The move comes a week after Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, met a top Justice Department official about the Epstein case.

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them
As technology transforms the war in Ukraine, soldiers are experiencing a new form of trauma: "Droneophobia".

Love Island finale, and Wednesday returns: What’s coming up this week?
Parenthood is also released this week, Freakier Friday hits cinemas and MasterChef is back.

US moves nuclear submarines after ex-Russian president's comments
US President Donald Trump says two nuclear submarines are being deployed in the "appropriate regions".

Man, 76, charged after children fell ill at Leicestershire summer camp
Jon Ruben, 76, is charged with child cruelty offences, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

And Just Like That... Sex and the City reboot's third season to be its last
The season's finale will mark the end of the 'Sex and the City universe', its showrunner announced.

Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup
World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.

King's nephew Peter Phillips engaged to NHS nurse
Princess Anne's son releases a photo to announce his engagement to Harriet Sperling.

North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.

The Papers: 'Trump sends nuclear subs to Russia' and 'holiday hell'
The US President deploying nuclear submarines and Storm Floris hitting the UK make Saturday's front pages.

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

Car finance judgement 'a hard pill to swallow'
A claimant in a car financing judgement is disappointed more people will not be able to claim.

Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash
The company's self-driving technology failed to prevent a 2019 crash which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend in Florida.

Watch: Agyemang says Lionesses believed they could win Euros 'from day one'
England striker Michelle Agyemang says the Lionesses "all believed, from day one" that they could win the tournament.

'You're sold a lie': How do you spot a cult?
A psychotherapist explains how to spot a cult and why more support is needed for those who leave.

Top MoD civil servant to leave in wake of Afghan data breach
Permanent Secretary David Williams will leave this autumn, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably disruptive' rain and wind to UK
UK Met Office has named Storm Floris which will bring strong winds and heavy rain on Monday.

Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride march
Speaking on Friday, Karacsony told supporters: "Neither freedom nor love can be banned in Budapest".

Wounded soldier escapes battlefield using e-bike delivered by drone
The Ukraine war has seen remarkable innovations in drone technology but it’s rare to see them saving lives.

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum
The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.

Italy plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU court
The court says the way Italy defines a "safe" country breaks EU law.

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Trump v Carney (Again)
Canada joins UK and France in setting out plans to back Palestinian State.

Will Trump stand firm on his tariff deadlines?
The US president says Friday is the cut off

Jeremy Clarkson recounts a disastrous World War Two mission
Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of the Arctic convoys of WWII and their greatest disaster.

'Part of the plan' to disrupt Root, says Krishna
India quick Prasidh Krishna admits it was a deliberate tactic to try and disrupt Joe Root after the pair were involved in a heated exchange on day two of the fifth Test at The Oval.

Is winning all that matters or must Lions deliver more in final Test?
The Lions are focused on completing a clean sweep against the Wallabies in Sydney in Saturday's final Test.

Liverpool may not pursue Isak deal after Newcastle reject bid
Liverpool could walk away from a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak after their opening £110m offer was rejected.