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'A lot of prep work': How livestock exhibitors prepare for the Wisconsin State Fair
Sheep, horses and cows are being sheared, washed and pampered ahead of the fair. But the work that goes into these shows stretches back far longer.

Protests took over Madison Tuesday after encampment cleared
Five fires were set in the middle of the streets at the intersection and at least six people were arrested.

Advocates call for Dane County’s old jail to close as new facility nears completion
The pushback comes after Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said the county will not be able to fully close the old jail.

‘They’ll just keep driving’: Citizen-led movement in St. Francis aims to stop ‘high-rise’ apartment development
Residents claim the proposed development conflicts with the city's comprehensive plan. They don't feel like leaders are listening.

Will it be a fair forecast for the Wisconsin State Fair?
We'll be seeing a chance for rain at times this weekend.

Keep an eye on the radar Wednesday
Rain moves through portions of southern and eastern Wisconsin at times Wednesday.

Chourio and Vaughn homer, Henderson wins sixth consecutive decision and Brewers top Pirates 4-2
Henderson (6-1), whose only loss was in early May, allowed four hits, including two solo homers, struck out eight and walked one.

Brewers send pitcher Brandon Sproat to Triple-A after acquiring Dustin May
Sproat appeared in 21 games for Milwaukee, including 19 starts.

Community organizers amazed by volunteer support after tornado hits the Fox Valley
Volunteers say they feel good about what the community's accomplished together after an EF-3 tornado ripped through the Fox Valley.

Here are the winners from this year's Sporkies and Drinkies contests
Find out which finalists took home the gold.

Former attorney for the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque testifies in immigration case
Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, was arrested by ICE officers at his Milwaukee home in late March.

Micah Parsons offers update on timetable for his comeback
“I’m not even going to put a set return date,” said Parsons.

Fox Cities tornado cleanup enters second week
Fox Crossing residents are taking on large and small steps in storm recovery.

More Wisconsin doctors warn parents about kids and e-bikes
Injuries tied to kids' e-vehicle usage continue to spike.

'I’m a bridge builder': Why candidate David Crowley says he reentered the race for governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says tackling Wisconsin’s affordability crisis would be his top priority if elected governor.

Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s third congressional district remains one to watch
Election Day is Aug. 11, and Rebecca Cooke or Emily Berge – whoever wins – will face Republican incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden in November.

Police clear encampment on Williamson and Baldwin streets in Madison
As police cleared the encampment, they made several arrests.

Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people
Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell sided with groups that are seeking to force elections officials to allow for electronic ballots.

Former Milwaukee City Attorney found guilty of misconduct in office
It came at the end of a five-day trial.

2 missing kayakers’ bodies recovered in Door County after search
The two people were reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 1.

World News

Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
It follows a backlash against the party's decision to pick Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a council candidate in Somerset.

Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder
A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.

Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator
The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.

Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.

Misconduct proceedings dropped against officer who shot Chris Kaba
Sir Mark Rowley welcomes the IOPC's decision but calls the accountability process "disgraceful".

Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors
The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.

Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election
BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.

Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers have disappeared
Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video.

Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

Riders' clothing checked at women's Tour over bra padding concerns
Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will check the clothing worn by riders to prevent attempts to make "aerodynamic gains".

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The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.

Rejecting Arsenal & emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win
Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.

'I feel unsafe', says powerlifter over racism row
A powerlifter who was disqualified following an alleged racially motivated act has said she "does not feel safe" when competing, and says black athletes are frequently booed in competitions.

Salah mobbed at airport before Trabzonspor move
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.