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The Bridge Project to give 180 pregnant women in Milwaukee direct cash aid
Milwaukee mothers who are older than 18, make less than $39,000 a year and are less than six months pregnant are eligible for the program.

New case of measles confirmed in Marathon County
Health officials said the case originated during out-of-state travel and is not connected to the current outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.

MPS committee considers closing 5 schools
A special committee is also considering spending $355 million on various projects around the district.

Turning briefly dry before more rain arrives
Showers return to the state Wednesday night.

Lawmakers seek to bolster 988 Lifeline with $100 million
Communities would be able to apply for funding to build up their mobile crisis response teams.

Wisconsin health officials confirm first case of West Nile virus in human this year
Wisconsin DHS reported 27 WNV cases in Wisconsinites in 2025, along with 25 hospitalizations and one death.

Avian flu found in commercial poultry flock in Barron County
There is a total of 79,088 birds on the farm, which is now being quarantined and depopulated.

Kenosha County District Attorney’s law license gets reinstated
It comes a day after Solis’ license was suspended for “willfully failing to cooperate with one or more OLR investigations into alleged misconduct.”

House Democrats’ campaign arm targets seat held by Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil
Challenger Mitchell Berman was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s red to blue list. 

Kenny Chesney to headline American Family Field next summer
Kenny Chesney is returning to the venue July 10, 2027, this time with his “The Original Vibe Room Tour with Eric Church.”

Lakeshore College launches truck driving program as need for truckers grows
Nationwide about 237,000 truck drivers are expected to be needed annually over the next decade.

Everyday Hero: Kaukauna VFW golf fundraiser supports veteran suicide prevention
A Kaukauna VFW golf outing raised money for local groups working to prevent veteran suicide, raising more than $275,000 since it began.

Packers seeking answers on offensive line after failing to protect Love in season-opening collapse
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur noted the importance of settling on a starting five soon to build cohesiveness.

Salah Sarsour awaits ruling after final immigration hearing
A judge will decide whether Salah Sarsour, leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, can stay in the U.S. after a final immigration hearing.

Green Bay leaders defend Flock cameras amid community concerns
Green Bay will keep its Flock license plate reader cameras while tightening search, sharing and data retention rules.

States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Wisconsin are among the states involved in the legal challenge.

23-year-old suspect shot and killed by police, officer injured in chase
MPD had been attempting to pull over a car matching the description of one that was wanted in the City of Glendale for a “shots fired incident.”

Oak Creek police investigate catalytic converter thefts from school buses
Catalytic converter thefts sidelined 37 Go Riteway vehicles in Oak Creek, forcing families to find rides before routes resumed Monday.

Brewers nominate Christian Yelich for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award
It's Yelich's second time receiving the honor in the last three years. He also received the nomination in 2023.

‘It’s a double whammy’: Lodi school leaders raise concerns over proposed transmission line
One option for a proposed 190-mile transmission line could cut through the Lodi School Forest, raising concerns.

World News

Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented
Plans will be "urgently" developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.

Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.

Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash
The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.

Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.

Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film
PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.

State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".

Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.

Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions
The president assailed the justices for blocking his plan to allow delivery of ballots only to voters on lists of citizens.

Watch: Helicopter hovers feet from cliff face during rescue in California
The video shows a helicopter holding steady mere feet from a cliff face in the Sierra Nevada mountains while a rescue team secures an injured climber.

Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall inquiry
The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.

Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report
The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.

An inquest verdict at last - but many mysteries remain about Noah Donohoe's death
After years of delay, the jury has reached a verdict but some questions remain unanswered over what happened to the 14-year-old.

Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial Saudi oil pipeline
Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline's closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.

What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.

US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

Number of people claiming key disability benefit hits record high
An ongoing review into Personal Independence Payments (Pip) has found the system is "not fit for purpose".

'My son was failed' - Noah Donohoe inquest finds tunnel errors possibly contributed to death
The nine jury members, who had 10 questions to answer, returned their verdict on Tuesday at the end of an inquest which began in January.

Political donors could face tougher residency rules
It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.

Trump's name must stay off Kennedy Center building, judge rules
The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.

Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.

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VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's controversial winner in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

Youth star JJ Gabriel, 15, on brink of leaving Man Utd
Manchester United's highly-rated 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving the club.