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Eau Claire deputy shoots, kills person fleeing from car crash
When the person fled the scene, a deputy chased after him. After catching up to them, the deputy thought the person had a knife, so he shot them.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio goes 4 for 4 in his 2026 debut after coming off injured list
Vaughn went 0 for 4 in his first game since getting hurt in the Brewers’ season opener.

Ways to save money at the pump through rewards programs
From paid memberships to simply free programs, here's how you can get a discount on your fuel.

Advocates push for stronger accountability in reckless driving cases
Advocates say stopping reckless driving isn’t just about enforcement on the roads; it’s also about what happens in the courtroom.

Everyday Hero: Milwaukee 9-year-old collects cans, raises money for homeless with his nonprofit
In just the past month, Carter and his mom have collected around 5,000 cans, totaling nearly 200 pounds.

Cooler temperatures return to Wisconsin
Highs return back below average Tuesday in the upper 40s and 50s.

Middleton High School building solar kiln for woodworking classes
At Middleton High School, two students and a teacher are working on a unique project to help cut costs for the woodworking program.

'It's every other day': Milwaukee seeks to expand hidden camera program to curb illegal trash dumping
Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced a grant program for neighborhood nonprofits, with the goal of expanding their hidden camera network to 100.

Palmyra neighbors still dealing with odor from avian flu compost site as officials work on removal plan
Republican State Rep. Cindi Duchow revealed there is a plan in place to remove the composted site

Humane society in Wisconsin ready to take in Ridglan Farms beagles
The Dane County Humane Society is set to assist with 500 dogs.

Brewers reinstate Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn from IL after both recover from hand fractures
Chourio hadn’t played yet for Milwaukee this season. Vaughn appeared in only one game before going on the injured list.

‘People are coping the best they can’: Ringle continues to recover following tornado
On Monday, students returned to classes at Riverside Elementary School, which was damaged in the storm.

Packers sign Tyrod Taylor for backup QB role
It comes as the Packers are in need of a backup quarterback to Jordan Love.

‘I believe it's an inexcusable failure’: State lawmakers frustrated over lack of action on Knowles-Nelson funding, ‘Erin’s Law’ to teach child abuse prevention
With potential meeting days on the calendar in May, some legislators are reflecting on so-called missed opportunities this session.

Police charge organizer of street takeover in Bay View
Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez is charged with three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, among other things.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

More than half of Wisconsin sees 'very high' fire danger
The DNR suspended burn permits in 43 counties Monday.

Child struck by city bus during school drop-off in Wausau
The child was taken to Aspirus Wausau Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Coping with loss on Mother's Day
You're not alone.

Hundreds of beagles begin leaving Ridglan Farms
1,500 beagles will be leaving Ridglan Farms and transferred to rescue organizations nationwide.

World News

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage
The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says
The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

Nissan to close one UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe
Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue
The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.

Nottingham killer was discharged as NHS staff 'could not find him'
Emma Robinson tells an inquiry staff "couldn't work with" or find Valdo Calocane when he was discharged.

Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.

Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?
While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

Woman and ex-partner killed in house explosion named
Police say Jo Shaw and her former partner Ryan Kelly died in the blast in Bristol on Sunday.

Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

Gap co-founder and retail pioneer dies aged 94
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

How did Guehi 'assist' allow Barry to score when offside?
Everton's Thierno Barry effectively gained from being offside when Manchester City's Marc Guehi teed him up to score on Monday. Is the law fair? And were the game's other big decisions correct?

Players will boycott a Slam 'at some point' over prize money demands - Sabalenka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.

The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal
England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.