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Wisconsin egg farmers struggle with avian flu as egg production dips
The state produced about 91 million eggs in April 2026. That’s a 57% decline from April 2025, when Wisconsin produced more than 212 million eggs.

Scooter crash severely injures Milwaukee business owner; city leaders call for change
Milwaukee business owner, Dave Wolz, is currently hospitalized with broken bones after being struck by an electric scooter rider on a sidewalk.

Summer meals made simple with eggs
New research shows eggs are good for our brain at all ages.

A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a 'substantial' free speech claim
Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into custody by U.S. ICE agents on March 30.

Village of Belleville declares emergency following EF-1 tornado
According to village officials, the storm caused damage to properties on its north side, and there were no reported injuries.

Sentencing set for July 8 in former Judge Hannah Dugan case
Dugan was found guilty in December 2025 of obstruction and faces up to five years in prison.

Isolated shower chance tonight with many staying dry
Some areas may see additional showers and storms on Friday.

Jacob Misiorowski wasn't content being MLB's hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder that occurs when blood vessels or nerves in the space between the collarbone and first rib are compressed

Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester to have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder that occurs when blood vessels or nerves in the space between the collarbone and first rib are compressed

Sheboygan added as cruise ship stop this summer
American Cruise Lines makes the first of four stops on June 25.

Ohio native, Olympic champion Laila Edwards drafted by PWHL San Jose
Throughout her time as a Badger, she recorded 199 points in 151 games and earned All-WCHA Third Team honors as a sophomore.

Cudahy seeks action to preserve bluffs at Sheridan Park
A group of neighbors in the Milwaukee suburb of Cudahy want more answers from city, county and state leaders on this issue.

We're smiling big for the first weekend of Summerfest
Luckily, it'll be a great forecast for the first weekend of Summerfest.

Yelich and Chourio homer as the Brewers beat the Guardians 9-4
One night after making his major league debut, Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt got his first hit and scored his first run in the second inning.

New store opens as Milwaukee looks to address food deserts
Some parts of Milwaukee have been facing a food-access crisis, after losing grocery stores.

Alliant Energy pressing forward with Wisconsin's newest wind farm
If approved, construction wouldn't start until 2028 at the earliest.

Police break up fights at Goodman Pool on opening day
They ended up having to use a form of pepper spray to break the fights up.

'Wisconsin can do better': Lawmakers & advocates call for an end to gun violence
Wisconsin DHS data shows 311 minors under the age of 17 died from firearms between 2014 and 2023.

State Supreme Court denies review for man's conviction for killing his parents
Halderson filed a petition with justices to take the case, after a state Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s guilty verdicts.

Several questions remain as Packers wrap up OTAs
This week’s Organized Team Activities for rookies are the last formal Packers function until training camp.

World News

Chris Mason: Emphatic win leaves Starmer with big decision on leadership
The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed?

Burnham says 'tonight could be the turning point' in his victory speech
Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.

Zoo worker jumped into crocodile enclosure to save injured boy, BBC told
Police say the boy remains in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital.

London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.

Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup
David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.

Amber heat health alerts in place as temperatures set to soar above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK, with a potential heatwave set to develop this weekend.

Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations
The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone

'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

How the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts.

Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Toddler critical' and 'cost of living hope'
The papers focus on a three-year-old boy, who was who was left with critical injuries after ending up a crocodile enclosure in a Cambridgeshire zoo.

Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known
Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.

The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

How the Tartan Army captured the heart of Boston
An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have visited the city and won new friends in the period surrounding Scotland's two group stage matches.

A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.

Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.

Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scam
The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam.

Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre
George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden attended, but Donald Trump was not invited.

UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into Australia
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.

Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial
The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

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Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

Layla Wright investigates Rachel Fulstow's life sentence
Layla Wright’s investigation into the conviction of a ‘killer couple'.

Why Morocco game could be greatest of all for Scotland
Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.

A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.