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NWS issues a Tornado Watch and a Flood Watch, monitoring severe weather for Thursday
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Storms Thursday, sunshine Friday
After another active weather day Thursday, the weather turns quiet Friday.

Democrats try to repeal tax credit from 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore called it a “national voucher scheme.”

Wisconsinites can now get a state park pass when renewing vehicle registration
Gov. Tony Evers announced the partnership between the WisDOT DMV and the DNR on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Severe weather causes storm damage across Wisconsin
Areas of Wisconsin saw multiple rounds of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Judge rules third-party can take over 86 of Highgrove Holdings’ rental properties
U.S. Bank filed this lawsuit on Jan. 27, 2025, claiming that RPRFII A, LLC borrowed more than $6.8 million to purchase those 86 rental properties.

'That was the scariest thing in my life': Strong winds cause damage in Oshkosh
“That was the scariest thing in my life”: Strong Winds Blow Through Oshkosh

El Niño has officially arrived
El Niño is expected to strengthen this summer and impact the 2026 hurricane season.

People get first look at Madison Public Market
The market kicked off a series of pop-up events, which will be hosted in its TrueStage MarketReady Hall every Wednesday until July 1.

A look back at Milwaukee's long socialist legacy
Wisconsin’s largest city, Milwaukee, holds a famous legacy as the only major American city to elect three socialist mayors between 1910 and 1960.

Prospect Luis Lara is eager to reward the Brewers' faith in him after signing a 7-year contract
Lara spoke with reporters on Zoom on Wednesday after signing the deal, which includes club options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.

Thousands of Wisconsinites still without power after Wednesday storms
Here's the latest.

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

Packers' Tucker Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from torn ACL
Kraft hasn’t played since getting carted off Lambeau Field on Nov. 2 during a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee is almost complete
Mauricio Ramirez said the project comes with a lot of responsibility and pressure.

ActBlue CEO 'respectfully' declines to answer GOP questions
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, has been investigating the Democratic fundraising platform for years.

Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments
Former Milwaukee OB-GYN accused of using his sperm in fertility treatments

Teach for America invests in future educators
Michael Nguyen, executive director, shared about the nonprofit’s effort to expand pathways into purpose-driven careers.

Milwaukee Night Market returns with new theme nights, expanded map
From Western Night to Bark After Dark to International Flavor Night to College Night, here's what to know about this year's markets.

Keeping your pets safe during hot weather
From heatstroke symptoms to ideal cooling tools, here's what you need to know.

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Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.

Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Northern Ireland protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest
After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off peacefully.

Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds
A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender medication without proper checks.

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot
The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.

The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn
John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.

Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.

Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.

BBC tours UFC arena at White House
White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.

Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged
Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.

Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know
Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.

'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban
The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.

Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

Three jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.

Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry
Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.

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Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.

The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

Kevin Bridges asks if football still has beauty at its heart
Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to understand whether the beautiful game still exists.

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup
Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.

Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team
Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.

Fatigue? The World Cup players who have had toughest seasons
BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.

Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal
Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.