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Wisconsin native Shawn Eichorst calls Badgers AD job 'a dream'
Eichorst, a native of Lone Rock, Wisconsin who worked five years at UW, returns after 15 years.

'It affects people profoundly': Boat safety officials urge caution after fatal storms on Geneva Lake
The storms contributed to the deaths of three children, who were on a boat that capsized and sank.

Misiorowski fans 11, Yelich drives in 2 as Brewers beat Cardinals 4-3 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Aaron Ashby pitched a scoreless eighth and Abner Uribe earned his sixth save in eight opportunities as the Brewers won their third straight.

Violent crime falls across Milwaukee, homicide clearance rate reaches 98%
According to the Milwaukee Police Department's quarter two report, homicides are down 28% from this time last year.

Henry Vilas Zoo launches nonprofit foundation
They’re hoping to fill some of the gaps in fundraising for upcoming projects.

Wisconsin congressman pitches voter ID bill with language from the SAVE America Act
It would allow five eligible forms of ID to vote, including a driver’s license and passport.

Aid for Venezuela leaves Milwaukee on Tuesday
In just over a week, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church collected over 2,000 boxes worth of resources to send to Venezuela.

Active weather arrives Wednesday
Showers and a few thunderstorms move into northwest Wisconsin late Tuesday night.

Another round of severe storms possible Wednesday
Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat during the afternoon and evening hours.

Overture Center receives national recognition for inclusivity
The performance venue in Madison announced it has been awarded the 2026 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts LEAD Community Asset Award

Gary Day pleads guilty to 2 federal charges in Arkansas for kidnapping case
In exchange, federal prosecutors agreed to drop four other charges.

Brewers call up top prospect outfielder Luis Lara
Lara signed a 7-year, $31 million extension with Milwaukee last month.

Dating isn’t dead, per a Marquette Law School Poll
The new survey explored trust, interactions with strangers and dating.

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by activist
The liberal-controlled court ruled 5-2 on Tuesday that the records are not public and should not be released.

Everyday Hero: Handyman Academy helps build skills for the future
The Handyman Academy is a summer program organized by local Milwaukee handymen with the hopes of teaching youth life skills.

U.S. Forest Service reorganization impacts Wisconsin
The U.S. Forest Service is closing its regional office in Milwaukee as part of a major agency overhaul.

Developer removes so-called ‘data center’ from Midtown Center project
It comes after public feedback against it.

Brewers rally past Cardinals 4-3 on a 4-run seventh inning
David Hamilton and Brice Turang drove in two runs each during a four-run seventh inning.

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win.

Police union weighs in on holiday weekend violence in Milwaukee
Police union says it wants to see MPD bring in more officers to help prevent violence in the city.

World News

Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

Multiple cakes and stolen keepsakes: Greg James spills the tea on Taylor Swift's wedding
The DJ shared details on his Wednesday morning show after flying to New York City for the wedding.

Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road?
The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

International manhunt after mother and two children found dead at home
Bedfordshire Police says it believes the suspect officers are looking for has left the country.

British wildcard Fery aims for semi-final as he faces Italian Cobolli later
Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

Extreme marine heatwave expected for parts of UK with risk to sea life, Met Office warns
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

Your tips from the last heatwave on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

Tom Holland on how getting Odyssey role was 'a real pinch-me moment'
The Spider-Man star and other cast members talk about the hotly anticipated Christopher Nolan movie.

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.

Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry
England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories of a commentary more famous than their rivalry.

Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

England players to be told not to jump hoardings
England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble
Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.

'Lifeless' three-year-old resuscitated by heroes after pond rescue
Stefan Johnson jumped in to pull the boy out of the water before two nurses came to help.

Southport Inquiry to examine role of social media
The hearings will investigate how the internet and social media influences violent individuals.

Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide diagnosed with brain disease
Marshawn Kneeland had early chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is caused by head impacts and has been found in hundreds of former NFL players.

Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.

Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'
A smuggler taunts the government even though the UK Border Force is seizing record amounts of cannabis.

'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.

Search under way after Boeing 737 plane vanishes off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.

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Nigel Farage Resigns As MP
Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America