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Enjoy time outdoors Thursday before rain returns
Rain already pushes into northwestern Wisconsin Thursday morning.

A pleasant forecast is in store this weekend
Rain clears out, sunshine returns with comfortable conditions.

Hubertus residents assess damage after severe storms
Severe storms caused trees to uproot and fall on several properties.

Here’s why polls didn’t miss the mark for the August primary
The last MU Law poll had Hong polling at 38%, and she lost last week with 39.3% of the vote.

'Everything was just going almost horizontal': Milwaukee hit by another powerful storm
City crews faced another long day of cleanup as they cleared fallen trees and branches.

Republican congressman posting deepfake videos of his Democratic opponent online
Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are locked in Wisconsin’s most competitive congressional race.

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.

EF0 tornado touched down in Washington County in Aug. 18 storm
NWS said the tornado touched down around 6:33 p.m. and began near the intersection of Elmwood Road and Timber Stone Way.

New Packers cornerback reflects on route from Canada to Green Bay
He talked about why he chose Green Bay, his fit in the defense and his path from Canada to the NFL.

Milwaukee neighborhood conducts food audit walk to address grocery deserts
Community members and Ald. Andrea Pratt walked through a part of Northwest Milwaukee on Wednesday to audit its options.

MPS being investigated by the Department of Education over discipline practices
The federal department said on Aug. 18 MPS was one of two school districts facing a Title VI investigation by its Office of Civil Rights.

6 Wisconsin productions get first round of newly created film tax credits
The film office was created in the 2025-27 biennial budget that was signed into law earlier this year.

Veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin bringing an emotional edge to Packers defense
Franklin got into a brief skirmish with Packers running back Chris Brooks during a Sunday workout.

Thousands still without power following severe storms Tuesday
As of 9 a.m., there were over 16,000 customers who didn’t have power.

'Families with students in grades K-12 will spend an average of $864': Searching for back-to-school savings as costs rise
According to the National Retail Federation, this year K-12 shoppers are expected to spend $43.4 billion, up from $39.4 billion last year.

Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners
The Brewers equaled baseball’s modern-era record for the biggest shutout.

DNR highlights safety after Wisconsin leads the nation in ATV/UTV fatal crashes
More than 30 people have died in ATV/UTC crashes this year.

45-year-old man dies at Milwaukee County Jail
He had been initially medically cleared by nursing staff from Wellpath during his booking process, but then suffered a medical emergency.

Signs of progress in tornado cleanup emerge in Menasha
On Tuesday, the Menasha Police Department announced that the curfew and burn ban in place since July 27 have been lifted.

Dane County launches AI Virtual assistant to improve non-emergency call handling
It is designed to manage non-emergency calls and help human dispatchers prioritize urgent situations more effectively.

World News

Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".

Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.

Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.

At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".

Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.

New personalised vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe
Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue.

US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

Rain to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.

What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.

What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

Anger and fear over 'dangerous' illegal e-motorbike riders
West Sussex residents describe regularly seeing riders performing wheelies and riding on pavements at high speed.

The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.

Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.

Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.

Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.

'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.

Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.

John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating back to 1910 has been discovered in Mold, Flintshire, at a vintage roadshow.

Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.

Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".

Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.

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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.

Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?

Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.