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Packers' Christian Watson has big goals for himself after signing big contract
Watson wants to reward the Packers by staying healthy and producing the best season of his career.

Brewers sign another prospect to long-term contract by reaching deal with outfielder Luis Lara
The Brewers announced the deal runs through 2032 with team options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.

Cooler temperatures arrive for the weekend
Highs for most will get into the 80s.

Fur traders among early residents who helped establish Green Bay
The fur trade is a foundational element of Green Bay’s history.

Heat, humidity and severe weather slam Wisconsin today
Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms will be possible today.

Packers hold mandatory minicamp in Green Bay
The Packers opened their mandatory minicamp in Green Bay Tuesday, which is really just an extension of their Organized Team Activities.

Ballot set for Wisconsin gubernatorial primary in August
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Tuesday determined that seven Democrats and two Republican candidates met the requirements to be on the ballot.

Waupaca tourism spending up in 2025 as Wisconsin sees record-breaking year
NFL Draft and record year at EAA AirVenture helped annual statewide numbers.

Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion after getting diagnosed with partial UCL sprain
Fitzpatrick got injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night after getting called up from Triple-A Nashville earlier in the day.

Milwaukee County working to install new tornado siren system as summer severe weather arrives
Milwaukee County is spending $2.2 million to replace 58 sirens by the end of this year. About 15 have been replaced so far.

How those who work outdoors plan to stay safe in the heat 
With the hot weather here for the next several days, playing it safe is important.

Multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County appoints Taylor Jackson as interim president, CEO following death of Michael Johnson
The organization said former CEO Johnson's death on June 7 was unexpected.

USO aims to strength military service members through connection
Josh Sova, executive director of the USO, joined us to talk about this central mission.

Lawyer: ICE ‘unlawfully detained’ Muslin community leader
ICE took Salah Sarsour to a facility in Indiana. Family, advocates and lawmakers believe he was detained because of his views on the war in Gaza.

Marinette mayor hosts podcast to keep locals in loop about projects, including shipbuilding
Mayor Steve Genisot joined our “Your Local Leaders” segment to share about recent projects that contribute to the city’s economic output. 

Wisconsin tourism generated a record $27 billion in 2025
When broken down, that’s $74 million per day, and it’s just over $1 billion more than last year’s total of $25.8 billion.

Veteran tiny home village in Racine undergoing its largest expansion
Five additional tiny homes will be added to the village and are expected to be move-in ready by July.

Brewers outlast A's 15-14 in 12 innings as teams combine for 11 homers and 34 hits in Las Vegas
Andrew Vaughn had four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double that tied the score in the ninth inning.

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
They said he has lost 30 pounds in the two months since he was detained by immigration officers.

World News

Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast
Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces departure
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'
West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Is another heatwave on the way?
Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week where we could see another heatwave developing, Simon King explains

How to watch the key World Cup matches - and keep your job
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee
Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?

Twenty new players to look out for
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars.

'People didn't believe I was sleeping rough': The UK's hidden homeless women
Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.

'My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself'
Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.

Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home
A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
It is the first time the African bird has been recorded in the UK.

World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States.

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for killing fellow student at athletics event
The fatal incident during a high school athletics event in a Dallas suburb drew national attention.

Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.

Boy, 8, helps save grandad after capsized kayak drifts two miles off coast
An eight-year-old boy and his grandad drifted more than two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast.

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What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'
Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.

Real Madrid's £130m Alvarez bid laughed off by Atletico
Real Madrid make an offer of 150m euros (£130m) for striker Julian Alvarez, but city rivals Atletico Madrid turn it down.

The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss
Thomas Tuchel is bidding to become the first foreign manager to win the World Cup. BBC Sport charts the start of his journey to becoming England boss.