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Algae causing problems on Lake Monona
Some people liken the smell to decay and manure, and say the lake looks more like pea soup.

Green Bay see significant damage from Wednesday's storms
For residents and businesses in the area, they said the flood happened in an instant.

Summerfest Week 2 packed full of flavor
The draw of the World’s Largest Music Festival goes beyond music. Summerfest 2026 features over 100 different foods to try.

Bucks banking on lottery picks Burries and Ament to spark their post-Antetokounmpo rebuild
Jenkins praised their competitiveness and unselfishness while noting that 20-year-old Burries and 19-year-old Ament have plenty of untapped potential.

Project manager says America’s Time Capsule is a ‘gift to the future’
The vessel will move from Washington to Philadelphia starting Friday.

Gov. Evers renews effort to expand Amtrak train service to Madison
Evers and the Wisconsin DOT submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday for the project.

The weather slowly dries out as the weekend approaches
Spotty showers dry up tonight, then pop up again Friday.

Former Sun Prairie principal reaches deferred prosecution agreement
Jennifer Ploeger had a plea hearing Thursday for charges that she failed to report child abuse incidents that took place in 2025.

Survey shows Wisconsin childcare costs outpace inflation
Monthly tuition prices increased about 8% for families who have an infant in a center-based care center.

Wisconsin is one of 9 states that won’t have to pay penalty fees on SNAP
The penalty fees were included in the “Big Beautiful Bill” that Republicans passed last year.

Dennis Krause Blog: Giannis is one of Wisconsin's best ever sports figures
Simply put, Giannis is on the short list of the most important sports figures in this state's history.

Former Eau Claire hospital to be transformed into health, innovation district
Sacred Heart Hospital will become the “900 District,” which will serve as a “health, education, innovation and wellness campus.”

'Looming crisis': Wisconsin safety leaders warn of electric scooter injuries
UW Health leaders say e-bike and e-scooter injuries are rising at an alarming rate, especially among children.

Milwaukee high school boasts 95% first-generation college-bound graduates
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee shared that 95% of its graduating class this year are first-generation college students.

Racine County summer youth program helps teens learn new skills and stay on track
The Racine County Summer Youth Employment Program is entering its sixth year.

Janesville scraps data center plans with Viridian Acquisitions
City Council members voted unanimously this week to let the letter of intent with Viridian Acquisitions expire.

Great weather for the final weekend in June
Temperatures will rise throughout the weekend with plenty of sun.

Brewers beat the Reds 6-5 to complete a 3-game sweep
Milwaukee improved to a season-high 20 games over .500 at 49-29.

Mother and son detained by ICE in Wisconsin Dells
A mother and son living in the Wisconsin Dells were detained by immigration agents June 23rd at their home.

Optimism soars for Oshkosh Aviation Park
Potential hub for aviation, aerospace lands first tenant.

World News

New bodycam footage shows Henry Nowak killer's arrest and repeated lies to police
Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC.

King becomes first monarch to reveal tax bill as royal public funding to double to £100m
New figures show the monarch paid £12.9m in tax last year, but do not give any detailed breakdown of how that tax was calculated.

King and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations
King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to reside in Clarence House, Buckingham Palace says.

Watch: Driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect
The chase was caught on camera as the motorist pulled over to help in Margate.

I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future
Shabana Mahmood believes Mike Tapp should be sacked for writing an article but No 10 say he remains in post.

Investigation after up to 40 hospital staff access records of boy attacked by crocodile
Cambridge University Hospitals refers itself to the Information Commissioner over the breach.

Boy, 14, charged with murder after body found in search for girl in south Wales
The body was found during the search for a 14-year-old girl, Lilly, who was reported missing.

BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues
The Radio 2 presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".

Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquake
First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

Quake is devastating blow at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 235 people and injured more than 4,300, with more feared trapped under rubble.

New red heat warning in place but cooler weather on the way
A red warning for extreme heat remains in place for the south-east but cooler air is starting to move in from the west as Elizabeth Rizzinni explains.

Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave
Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather.

How male infertility is still not getting enough attention
How could the system better support men who have been told they might have a fertility issue?

Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall
Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes.

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.

Why the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie case
The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.

Weekly quiz: Who did Donald Trump anger after saying they begged for a photo with him?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.

What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts
With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.

Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.

Serena Williams to start Wimbledon comeback against Maya Joint
American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.

Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.

New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence
Footage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.

Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

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