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Fight intensifies over battery energy storage facility in Kenosha County
Robin Energy Storage wants to build a battery energy storage facility on farmland east of 392nd Avenue and north of Highway 50 in Wheatland.

Future of Wisconsin's $2B+ budget surplus unclear
If the money is untouched the rest of the year, it will be under the control of a new governor in January.

Marquette University lacrosse player charged in crash that killed 2 teammates
Pete McColgan is the second person to be charged in the deadly downtown crash.

Racine begins lead service line replacement project with goal of removing all lead pipes in five years
Equiflow Lead-Free Program is partially funded by state and federal funding at no cost to residents.

Wisconsin study finds over 50% of deer ticks submitted carry Lyme disease bacteria
The study was conducted by the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute and started in 2024.

Aaron Rodgers says 2026 NFL season will be his last
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is entering his 22nd season.

Former Milwaukee city attorney faces additional bail jumping charge
Tearman Spencer is accused of violating a no-contact order regarding his upcoming trial.

Another cool day ahead across the state
High temperatures will be in the 50s and low 60s.

Dozens of current and former incarcerated Wisconsinites will earn bachelor's degrees this spring
As countless graduates walk across the stage this spring, one cohort of Wisconsinites is earning their degrees despite the odds.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Madison area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Madison area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Milwaukee area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Milwaukee area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Green Bay area for Memorial Day travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Green Bay area.

Wisconsin to get nearly $15.4 million in federal PFAs grant funding
Communities, water systems, and private well owners will be able to apply with the state for a share of the money.

Jacob Misiorowski dominant again, Brice Turang homers as Brewers top Cubs 5-2 to move into 1st
Jake Bauers had two hits and an RBI and Garrett Mitchell drove in a run to help Milwaukee win for the 10th time in its last 12 games.

Resident voices concern over potential pollution from new data center in Ozaukee County
An analysis done by Clean Wisconsin is finding the center will be adding pollutants to the air which could impact the health of residents. 

Two Wisconsin students recognized as national STEM champions
One of them is seventh-grader Nikayla Washington of South Milwaukee and the other is Saanvi Muduganti, a freshman at Onalaska High School.

Getting warmer for the unofficial start of summer
Highs return back above average for Memorial Day.

Wisconsin faith leaders on edge following San Diego mosque shooting
On Tuesday, investigators searched the homes of two teenage gunmen, who are believed to have killed three people at a San Diego Mosque Monday.

Memorial Day cookouts will cost more, as higher fuel prices impact the cost of food
According to the Consumer Price Index, just from March to April, the price of uncooked ground beef and whole milk each rose about 3%.

Eric Nehm talks Giannis' future with the Bucks, hiring of Taylor Jenkins
Nehm also reflects on what the Bucks will do with the 10th pick in the NBA Draft and the chance for the Bucks to contend next year.

World News

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says regulator
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

Free bus trips for children in England this August as part of Reeves's cost-of-living plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.

Chris Mason: Reeves' summer savings drive won't stretch to energy bills
The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living - but no help yet with energy bills.

Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as part of leadership pitch
He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.

SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.

Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.

Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.

From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way
Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.

London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.

Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

UK to provide up to £20m to help contain ebola outbreak
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.

Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport
Avalon Airport's domestic terminal was closed for several hours on Thursday after a suspicious item was found.

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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year

Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs
The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family

'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk tells BBC Sport about his "secret plan" for the future, possible moving into acting and how a defeat 16 years ago fuelled him on the path to greatness.

Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.

The 'F1 of athletics'? Athlos announces London debut
The all-female track meet Athlos will be hosted in London for the first time later this year as it expands to two events.

Vote for your favourite moment from 52 years of Football Focus
Vote for which Football Focus moment you want to be shown again in the programme's final episode on Sunday.