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Man shot, killed by police on Madison's east side after suspect slashes officer with knife
Chief Patterson acknowledged some videos of the shooting on social media people may find concerning, but urged the community to keep calm.

Changes coming to free meals program at Kenosha schools
For the past two years, all students in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) were able to receive free breakfast and lunch.

Nearly 100 workers impacted after Shullsburg creamery, White Hill cheese plant close
The closure marks a major loss for Shullsburg, where cheese production has been part of the community’s identity for decades.

Joey Ortiz stays hot, going 3 for 3 in the Brewers' 4-3 win over the Mets
Ortiz is batting .373 (19 of 51) since July 4, improving his season average from .201 to .239.

Hong leads latest Marquette Poll, large percentage of voters still undecided
A new poll reflecting the rapid changes in the Democratic primary will be released next week.

Former Wisconsin Democratic chairman writes book about protecting democracy
Ben Wikler is on a multi-state tour to promote, “This Is The Plan.”

Wisconsin Center District Board officially fires Marty Brooks
The board voted 11-0 on Wednesday to terminate Brooks for cause.

About 100 air traffic controllers keep traffic moving in AirVenture’s airspace
Air traffic controllers at a mobile site in Fisk help pilots using Visual Flight Rules make their way to Wittman Regional Airport.

Lovely again Thursday
Expect more sunshine and quiet weather statewide.

Ascension Wisconsin creates OB/GYN residency program to address recruitment, retention
Ascension Wisconsin created its own OB/GYN residency program to help with recruitment and retention.

Ground Zero Veterans Outreach helps veterans get lives back on track
Located in Union Grove, it offers free services, including insurance advising, rides to and from appointments, companionship, therapy dogs and more.

Keeping your furry friends safe during extreme heat
Dr. Shanna Reed, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Group, shares why furry friends are susceptible to heatstroke and dehydration. 

3 things to watch in Packers training camp 
The Green Bay Packers will hold their first practice of training camp next Wednesday morning in Green Bay.

Potosi to get $2.6 million from FEMA to build safe room
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Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
The request on Tuesday came amid a chaotic primary for governor and after more than 80,000 ballots have already been returned.

Public invited to comment on future of Veterans Park Lagoon
The 14-acre man-made lagoon, built on Lake Michigan landfill, has been around since the 1920s.

Movie theaters see surge in attendance this summer
Wisconsin’s Marcus Theatres reports that it's recorded the highest June revenue ever in the company’s 91-year history.

Pitcher Shane Drohan talks Brewers in midst of longest homestand
Our Dennis Krause sat down one on one with Drohan.

Heat and humidity filter in this weekend
Temperatures will rise over the weekend with a few occasional showers.

Zac Thornton gets his 1st career win as Mets shut out Brewers 4-0
Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. homered to help the Mets snap Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak.

World News

Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC reveals
The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.

Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought
Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.

Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests
The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.

Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake up call'
A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

How memes became the language of India's 'cockroach' protests after police crackdown
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

The Papers: 'Row over early prison release' and 'Gary's back of the net tax'
A number of the papers are focusing on a review of the early prison release programme.

Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.

What is the mosquito-borne disease Sri Lanka is using drones to fight?
Dengue has killed 56 people and infected more than 77,000 in the South Asian nation this year.

Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says
It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.

Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.

I became a nurse after my husband died from Covid - now I'm determined to get a job
Rachel Ohene-Adjei took her GCSEs after her husband died, and has now graduated with a nursing degree.

Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.

PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early.

A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers
This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.

Police formally investigate woman, 70, after Brit stabbed to death in French village
Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.

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The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

Who is the new PM?
From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

Christopher Nolan's epic biopic starring Cillian Murphy
The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist known as the 'father of the atomic bomb'

One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?

Inter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro
Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro.

Two waste paper bins, one Olympic dream
Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.

Wolves training cancelled after Arokodare refuses to leave pitch
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces the cancellation of a training session as he refuses to leave the pitch.