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Door County cherry growers expect good harvest despite dips nationwide
Several Door County orchards expect to open pick-your-own operations late this week and into next week.

MCTS gets $14.7 million to address aging infrastructure
The project is expected help reduce MCTS’ operating costs by reducing unplanned equipment repairs and more.

Parents hoping to fundraise to save Washington Elementary from possible closure
The School District is considering closing the building for good, after it experienced major flood damage this past spring.

Gasser pitches career-best 7 2/3 innings in 10-2 win as Brewers sweep Cardinals in doubleheader
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 in the first game of the split doubleheader, which was a makeup from May 5, and the Brewers won 4-3.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Wisconsin on Wednesday
Vance will be in Milwaukee to talk about the Trump administration's work to combat fraud, officials said.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday
Last year, a jury found her guilty of obstruction after she helped a man in the country illegally dodge federal authorities trying to arrest him.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms return to the state today
Warm temperatures and thunderstorms hit the state today.

Wisconsin native Shawn Eichorst calls Badgers AD job 'a dream'
Eichorst, a native of Lone Rock, Wisconsin who worked five years at UW, returns after 15 years.

'It affects people profoundly': Boat safety officials urge caution after fatal storms on Geneva Lake
The storms contributed to the deaths of three children, who were on a boat that capsized and sank.

Misiorowski fans 11, Yelich drives in 2 as Brewers beat Cardinals 4-3 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Aaron Ashby pitched a scoreless eighth and Abner Uribe earned his sixth save in eight opportunities as the Brewers won their third straight.

Violent crime falls across Milwaukee, homicide clearance rate reaches 98%
According to the Milwaukee Police Department's quarter two report, homicides are down 28% from this time last year.

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 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.

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.

World News

Chris Mason: It's far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage
The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton.

Police name man wanted over murders of wife and daughters
An international manhunt is under way for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who left the country via Heathrow Airport.

Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

Multiple cakes and stolen keepsakes: Greg James spills the tea on Taylor Swift's wedding
The DJ shared details on his Wednesday morning show after flying to New York City for the wedding.

Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup
The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.

Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".

Neo-Nazi who planned gun attack jailed after MI5 sting
Alfie Coleman, 22, is sentenced at the Old Bailey after being found guilty in April.

TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says
Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.

The tactics British wildcard Fery needs to use to become Wimbledon semi-finalist
Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road?
The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

Your tips from the last heatwave on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

How to keep your baby cool
Battling the heat can be hard - especially for babies and young children.

From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

Tom Holland: Getting Odyssey role was 'a real pinch-me moment'
The Spider-Man star and other cast members talk about the hotly anticipated Christopher Nolan movie.

How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.

Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?

'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.

'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry
England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories of a commentary more famous than their rivalry.

'Forgotten' host Canada's unforgettable World Cup
The country's co-hosting duties have come to an end along with an eventful journey for the national team.

Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble
Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.

Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

'Lifeless' three-year-old resuscitated by heroes after pond rescue
Stefan Johnson jumped in to pull the boy out of the water before two nurses came to help.

Southport Inquiry to focus on 'violence-fixated individuals'
The Southport Inquiry will also investigate how the internet and social media influences violent individuals.

Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.

Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide diagnosed with brain disease
Marshawn Kneeland had early chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is caused by head impacts and has been found in hundreds of former NFL players.

Search under way after Boeing 737 plane vanishes off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.

Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'
A smuggler taunts the government even though the UK Border Force is seizing record amounts of cannabis.

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