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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 plucked 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.

Cleanup efforts continue for much of Walworth County following Friday’s severe storms
Severe storms caused widespread damage in Walworth County, especially near Lake Como.

FEMA aid application now open for residents in 19 counties, Oneida Nation
FEMA assistance is for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Homeowners and renters must file a claim with their insurance first.

3 people dead, 7 rescued after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake
The incident is being investigated by the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

'One of the best magic tricks ever': Wisconsin magician wows judges on America's Got Talent
21-year-old Geno Ploeger joined Spectrum News 1 to share how his hometown roots helped shape his showmanship on the national stage. 

World News

Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row
Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain rule out standing in the by-election, in an effective boycott.

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation
Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.

Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead
A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say.

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

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.

Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?
Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?

Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday
The station was renamed to give England a boost before the match with Mexico - in which Jude Bellingham shone.

Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script
The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.

Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.

Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen
Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.

The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.

Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears
A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife and stabbed her in the head.

MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

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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

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.

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

'How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final
Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.