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Milwaukee County releases report detailing suicide rates
Researchers evaluated suicide deaths in the county over 22 years, from 2002 to 2024.

Residents want answers on proposed Midtown Center development
The site in question is the former Walmart that has sat empty for a decade at Midtown Center, near 60th and Capitol.

'It's like a whole new community': Town of Ringle tornado cleanup continues one month later
A month later, many homes on the street are gone or will be demolished.

Fighting the fatigue: Support for Wisconsin school referenda continues to weaken
The roughly 60% approval rate in April is on track with a downward trend, which could worsen if voters feel the same about ballot measures this fall.

Damage estimates climbing after storm slams into Two Rivers
Apparent straight-line winds cut through late Sunday.

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Village Administrator for Richfield shares what's next for scenic region
From berries to bread and handcrafted goods, the Richfield Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, May 30.

Judge orders Enbridge to stop construction on part of Line 5
It came after The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and several environmental groups filed a lawsuit to try to stop the project.

Strong to severe thunderstorms likely overnight
Damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Lewis was with the Packers from 1992-99, coming from San Francisco.

Know before you go: Your ultimate guide to Summerfest 2026
Here, we've rounded up resources to help make the music festival as memorable as possible.

Your guide to 2026 Memorial Day events across Wisconsin
Here's a look at ceremonies being held to honor those who died serving the country.

AAA predicts over 800,000 Wisconsinites will travel for Memorial Day weekend
The numbers this year are slightly lower than the previous year as costs rise.

Wisconsin crowns Anastasia Poull as 79th Alice in Dairyland
Poull has a deep history with agriculture, earning bachelor’s degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science.

Kewaunee County on the cusp of a nuclear power revival  
Energy Solutions submitted an application for a major licensing action for new nuclear generation at the Kewaunee Power Station site.

App allows students to buy surplus food for low cost
At UW-Madison, a group of students and staff are working to reduce the amount of food wasted.

Demand for sprinkler systems rising as deadly Milwaukee area fires spark safety push
The Sprinkler Fitters 183 union has gone from around 60 apprentices to now over 80 to help with the increase in calls.

Now Hiring: La Causa seeks to fill more than a dozen positions
The organization seeks candidates committed to helping low-income, bilingual communities.

'God makes good things happen': Janesville churches support each other a month after devastating floods
First Lutheran Church in Janesville was forced to close its doors after floodwaters caused millions of dollars in damages.

UWM grads step into competitive job market
Thousands of UW-Milwaukee students officially marked a major milestone Sunday as the university celebrated its 134th commencement ceremony.

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Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show.

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
A note left by one of the teenage suspects contains general "hate rhetoric", investigators say.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

Ex-British soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok
BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.

Man City preparing for Guardiola departure
Manchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge and 17 major trophies.

'Digi-hogs' tracked in bid to slow decline in hedgehog numbers
Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.

Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.

At least 100 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'
Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.

Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.

Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.

Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch
A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told
Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.

Watch: Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts
David Beckham and Dame Mary Berry are among the famous faces to have painted gnomes to raise funds for a school gardening campaign.

Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

Gunman kills six and injures eight in Turkey, media reports say
A huge police manhunt is under way after the shootings in southern Turkey.

Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig
Jason Thomas, 50, fell through a displaced grating on the Valaris 121 in 2023.

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Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis

Man City preparing for Guardiola departure
Manchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge and 17 major trophies.

Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth
All Arsenal eyes will be on Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday with the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.

Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come
As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.