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Don't miss these August primary deadlines
Wisconsin’s partisan primary is almost here; you can head to the polls on Aug. 11.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

DHS confirms first West Nile activity in Wisconsin this year
DHS said mosquitos it collected from Milwaukee County tested positive for the virus.

Trump administration denies Evers’ request for public disaster assistance
In a July 8 letter, it denied funding for Bayfield, Manitowoc, Marathon and Racine counties for April storms and flooding.

Everyday Heroes: Rescue has been 'Saving Paws' for 20 years
Saving Paws Animal Rescue started in a garage two decades ago and has helped find homes for 7,000 animals.

Report says the number of Wisconsin small businesses are growing, but face hurdles expanding
Wisconsin small businesses aim to survive and grow.

State funding expands paramedic training to address Wisconsin EMS shortage
DWD said the grants will support 17 employers with the goal of helping train over 1,000 people working in critical jobs statewide.

No break from the extreme heat today
Today will likely be hotter than yesterday with widespread sun.

‘If I were trying to hide something, I wouldn't be here today telling you about it’: Sara Rodriguez addresses ‘inaccuracies’ in campaign finance filings
Late Sunday night, her team decided to fire campaign manager Kara Spencer after learning of “serious mismanagement” in campaign finance filings.

'If you're uncomfortable out there, they're uncomfortable': Animal health experts warn to protect pets during heat wave
A 2022 study published in Vet Record found that one in four cases of heatstroke in dogs during heat waves were fatal.

Packers sign linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to an extension
McDuffie, a sixth-year player from Boston College, was a sixth-round pick by the Packers in 2021.

Emergency blood shortage declared across Wisconsin, rest of U.S.
Estimates show supply fell by 25% in June alone.

Moving forward: Milwaukee Public Schools holds meeting for families after school fire
On Monday, Milwaukee Public Schools held its first community meeting for the families impacted by the Lincoln Avenue School fire.

Daycares taking extra precautions during extreme heat
A child’s body heat can rise 3 to 5 times faster than an adult’s, according to Safe Ride 4 Kids.

Field training held to help identify newer invasive species in Wisconsin
Organizers believe learning how to identify these species now could prevent their spread.

Prices forcing prospective homeowners to move outside of Madison
Realtors say this won't be changing soon.

Construction begins for Buc-ee’s in Oak Creek
The city shared that the travel center site, on the southwest corner of I-94 and W. Elm Road, officially has a driveway entrance and more.

Another heat wave settles into the Badger State
Dangerous heat index values are likely Tuesday and Wednesday.

Waukesha County couple sues Target after child dies from water bead
The lawsuit stems from Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit the couple purchased from Target.

Tax deadlines extended for those impacted by April storms, floods
Taxpayers who were affected will now have until Nov. 2, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

World News

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking
The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.

Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.

MPs expected to approve long-delayed Hillsborough Law
The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".

Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

Families of RAF Chinook crash victims ask court to allow case to proceed
In 1994, a Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, killing all of those on board.

Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.

Lamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for semi-final showdown
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?

He walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

Increased security for England and Argentina tie
Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack
The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked.

What we learned from the Covid inquiry PPE report
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.

The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

How an app helps millions make healthy food purchases
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

Fanfare and flyovers as France celebrates Bastille Day
Soldiers from the 'Coalition of the Willing' and Ukraine took centre stage in the parade through Paris.

Several found dead in lift shaft after fire in central Brussels building
At least six people are missing after the fire at the Oxy tower in the city centre, officials say.

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

'Explosive diarrhoea' outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources
Experts say there were likely multiple points of contamination in the US food supply - complicating investigations.

Family 'heartbroken' over parents' wildfire deaths
Pete and Fran Gillam are confirmed dead by their family, who live in Sheffield.

Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".

Dad who died helping two children in sea named
A dad who died alongside another man on Sunday is named locally as Wayne Taylor.

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Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

Get inside access to the new super-elite: The tech billionaires
Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.