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'One of the best magic tricks ever': Wisconsin magician wows judges on America's Got Talent
21-year-old Geno Ploeger joined Spectrum News 1 to share how his hometown roots helped shape his showmanship on the national stage. 

Wisconsin Senator demands investigation into Postal Service
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said hundreds of votes were not counted in the state’s April election because ballots were delivered after the deadline.

Turning warmer on Tuesday
Expect statewide highs in the mid to upper 80s.

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.

West Bend mayor showcases summer attractions, events and downtown growth
Situated along the Milwaukee River in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, the City of West Bend is home to more than 30,000 residents.

Firework blast injures police officer, MPD investigating
Police were chasing several people who were setting off fireworks when the blast happened on Sunday.

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.

'Milwaukee will always be in my heart': Bucks confirm Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Jr. trade to Heat
“From delivering a championship to transforming our franchise, Giannis’ impact on the Milwaukee Bucks is lasting and profound,” said Bucks owners.

Kenosha schools face $17M budget deficit; Leaders say tax hike necessary or deep cuts loom
The Kenosha Unified School District faces a $17 million budget deficit for the 2027-2028 school year and is considering going to referendum in April.

Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
Michael Alfonso secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement in this his first run for office.

'This is hard': Walworth County residents spend Fourth of July weekend cleaning up storm debris
In the Town of Sharon, high winds destroyed several farms.

Milwaukee free meal program braces for surge in families needing food this summer
At one of the locations near Fond Du Lac Avenue, they have already gone from serving an average of 15 kids per day to around 40 kids per day.

Lake Geneva community mourns after storm leaves 3 children dead
The children were boating on Lake Geneva when the storm caused the boat to capsize and sink.

Now Hiring: Cruisers Yachts seeks people for multiple careers
Five years ago, the Oconto yacht builder expanded operations to a second production facility in Pulaski.

Bauers homers off Rodríguez in 7th, Brewers come back to beat Diamondbacks 3-2
Bauers hit his team-leading 16th homer to right to chase Rodríguez.

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff goes back on the injured list with shoulder inflammation
Woodruff left the Brewers’ 4-3 loss at Arizona on Saturday in the fourth inning after striking out Adrian Del Castillo on a 75.1-mph changeup.

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
That's according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who faced new questions on Sunday about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.

In Focus: Celebrating America250 in Wisconsin
As our nation hits a major milestone we reflect on what it means and the important role Wisconsin has played in American history.

Woodruff gives up 3-run home run, leaves game in fourth inning in loss to Diamondbacks
Woodruff has been limited to 32 starts since 2023, including missing the entire '24 campaign.

In Focus: Old World Wisconsin talks 50 years of preserving Wisconsin history
Old World Wisconsin in Waukesha County is celebrating an important milestone.

World News

Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker's ban
The US president says Fifa "made the right decision" to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a "big stain" on the World Cup.

Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there despite his team announcing he would
Royal sources say the Duke of Sussex had not responded to the offer of accommodation at a Royal residence by the deadline last week.

Britain's Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals in history-making match
Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.

Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.

Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer

Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.

'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran for supreme leader's funeral
Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

Coach told FA footballer Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest into her death hears
Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.

Top Boy actor tells rape trial that encounter was consensual
Micheal Ward, who denies the charges, tells a jury he thought they were "having a great time".

Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge
Family Court Judge Robin Tolson KC's decisions have been successfully appealed several times in the last six years.

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.

PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist
Jordan Henderson is expected to have surgery on the wrist injury he sustained while celebrating England's win over Mexico on Monday.

Reece James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.

The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom
The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.

Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?
The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.

From an audience of one to 45,000: Wolf Alice's homecoming gig shows how far they've come
The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities
About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.

Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim
BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.

Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

Inquiry into care of man held after 3-year-old injured in crocodile enclosure
A council and the CQC confirm they have begun inquiries after a boy, 3, was attacked by a crocodile.

Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 23 killed in Kyiv region
President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.

Resignations after male councillors vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence
The four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.

More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.

UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".

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Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.