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Your guide to 2026 Wisconsin Pride events
Celebrate Pride all month long.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
By Sunday, highs return back to the 60s and low 70s.

Former MMSD employee says private company is mismanaging agency's wastewater treatment plants
MMSD’s former intergovernmental relations coordinator says Veolia has been mismanaging the government agency.

Another Milwaukee apartment building with no working sprinklers catches fire, displacing dozens
The fire started around 3 a.m. Friday and the cause is still under investigation.

Crowds rally on 'May Day' in Madison
The demonstrations are seen as a way to demand fair conditions for workers and the working class.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff goes on injured list after experiencing velocity drop in his last start
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

Parts of Mitchell Interchange to close this weekend
One road and five ramps will be closed near the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Democrats capitalize on Republican congressman’s comments that he’s not following his re-election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, said last week that he doesn’t know if he’ll get re-elected.

'How do we blend the unique identities?': Plans underway to merge West Bend high schools
In West Bend, school district projections show high school enrollment could decline by more than 300 students over the next three years.

Green Bay celebrates America's 250th birthday with community quilt
Individual quilt squares will represent the nation’s past and future. It'll be unveiled on July 4.

Gentle start to the month of May
Spring-like temperatures return for the first weekend of May.

On call on campus: Marquette University students join emergency response efforts
A group of around 20 students who have emergency medical technician (EMT) certification will now be deployed during emergencies.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Fairytale ballet, Bluey at the Ballpark, Family Fishing Day
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Milwaukee downtown food truck operators show up at City Hall to protest curfew
The Common Council unanimously passed a rule that will force food trucks downtown to close by 10 p.m. It goes into effect May 9.

'This is a tremendous celebratory moment': Ridglan reaches deal to sell 1,500 beagles to dog rescue group
The dogs will be sent to partner organizations and the Dane County Humane Society for adoption.

Dennis Krause Blog: Bucks to introduce Jenkins as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed on Thursday that they hired Taylor Jenkins as the next head coach following Doc Rivers' departure.

As gas prices rise, first responders adjust to keep up 
As of April 30, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin was $4.16.

Contreras' big game helps Brewers overcome loss of Woodruff in 13-1 rout of Diamondbacks
The Brewers took two of three from Arizona to cap a 3-3 homestand.

'Abate the nuisance': Milwaukee city attorney responds to president of sued property rental company
It comes as Highgrove Holdings tenants have voiced their concerns to Common Ground, the nonprofit stated.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff leaves his start early after showing reduced velocity
None of the two-time All-Star's 21 pitches exceeded 86.9 mph on Thursday.

World News

King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show
Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.

Miami race brought forward because of storm threat
Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

What death doulas can teach us about dying
Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle
Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting
One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.

The Papers: '£7m tax bill for William' and 'Traitors take their places'
The Prince of Wales's income tax bill revealed and Celebrity Traitors returns leads Sunday's papers.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

The remarkable life of Zanardi, a 21st century hero who inspired millions
Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.

Tories pledge to tighten household benefit cap rules
The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

Man arrested in Austria after rat poison found in baby food jars
A jar of HiPP purée containing the poison was found in Austria, prompting a recall by the manufacturer.

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.

Princess Charlotte beams in new 11th birthday portrait and video
Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?
Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.

'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win
Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a simple match-winning black to win.

Miami race brought forward by three hours because of storm threat
Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?
The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.