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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.

Active weather arrives Wednesday
Showers and a few thunderstorms move into northwest Wisconsin late Tuesday night.

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.

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by activist
The liberal-controlled court ruled 5-2 on Tuesday that the records are not public and should not be released.

Everyday Hero: Handyman Academy helps build skills for the future
The Handyman Academy is a summer program organized by local Milwaukee handymen with the hopes of teaching youth life skills.

U.S. Forest Service reorganization impacts Wisconsin
The U.S. Forest Service is closing its regional office in Milwaukee as part of a major agency overhaul.

Developer removes so-called ‘data center’ from Midtown Center project
It comes after public feedback against it.

Brewers rally past Cardinals 4-3 on a 4-run seventh inning
David Hamilton and Brice Turang drove in two runs each during a four-run seventh inning.

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win.

Police union weighs in on holiday weekend violence in Milwaukee
Police union says it wants to see MPD bring in more officers to help prevent violence in the city.

World News

Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

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.

Extreme marine heatwave expected for parts of UK with risk to sea life, Met Office warns
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

Tom Holland on his 'last chance to play a boy' in The Odyssey
The Spider-Man star is appearing in his first Christopher Nolan movie.

Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

International manhunt after mother and two children found dead at home
Bedfordshire Police say they believe the suspect they are looking for has left the country.

Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.

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.

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.

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

What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

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.

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.

What must Fery do 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.

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 Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'
Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers.

'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.

Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

England players to be told not to jump hoardings
England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup
Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?

Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.

Dubai and Egypt package holidays cheaper to lure customers back
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

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.

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

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.

Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media.

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