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Neenah PD’s At-Risk Registry allows officers to better respond to those with cognitive impairments
It gives them information to assist in the care of those in a mental health crisis, those who cannot communicate effectively and more.

Off and on showers throughout the day
An occasional shower or two may pop up during the day.

Former Judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000, won't serve prison time, judge rules
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.

Bucks GM Jon Horst discusses Giannis, Portis trades
Horst said trading away a franchise icon like Giannis and a fan favorite like Bobby Portis to Miami was not an easy decision and had a lot of facets.

Town and City of Beloit fire departments consolidate to improve service
Town and city officials said the merger will help address issues such as funding and employment while improving the quality of service.

Vice President JD Vance speaks on efforts to root out fraud in Wisconsin
The vice president highlighted the work being done as the leader of the anti-fraud task force.

Verona Woman's Family Survived Earthquake Against All Odds
Aunt and niece survived after 62 hours without contact.

Neighbors clean up after powerful storms in Town of Geneva
Neighbors across Walworth County spent Wednesday cleaning up after powerful storms swept through the area Friday.

Republican congressmen condemn SNAP fraud before vice president JD Vance’s Milwaukee visit
Republican Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden said Democratic Governor Tony Evers should give the federal government its SNAP data.

Beryl was a record-breaking major hurricane, made three landfalls
Beryl was the earliest Category 5 storm on record.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley suspends campaign for governor
Crowley said he was stepping out of the race after it became clear he would “not be the Democratic nominee for Governor.”

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow dead at 61
Farrow battled cancer for two years. He was diagnosed in 2024 with mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer.

Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With a strong El Niño expected, CSU has updated their seasonal forecast, lowering the total number of storms and hurricanes.

Door County cherry growers expect good harvest despite dips nationwide
Several Door County orchards expect to open pick-your-own operations late this week and into next week.

MCTS gets $14.7 million to address aging infrastructure
The project is expected help reduce MCTS’ operating costs by reducing unplanned equipment repairs and more.

Parents hoping to fundraise to save Washington Elementary from possible closure
The School District is considering closing the building for good, after it experienced major flood damage this past spring.

Gasser pitches career-best 7 2/3 innings in 10-2 win as Brewers sweep Cardinals in doubleheader
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 in the first game of the split doubleheader, which was a makeup from May 5, and the Brewers won 4-3.

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.

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.

Gorgeous weather extends through the weekend
Dry weather and warmer temperatures arrive this weekend.

World News

Family's 'unimaginable loss' as mum and daughters found dead
Bedfordshire Police is seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark.

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Man denies attempted murder of 10 people on train near Huntingdon
Anthony Williams pleads not guilty to various charges after passengers were stabbed onboard.

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.

Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed
Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.

New DNA samples to be taken from Lin and Megan Russell killer 30 years after murders
Evidence is being re-examined after serial killer Levi Bellfield reportedly admitted the murders.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history
The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.

I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Fery arrived
Wimbledon has witnessed some extraordinary days on Centre Court - but British wildcard Arthur Fery reaching the semi-finals is among the very best.

How rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge
More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power.

A country that made huge progress on measles now reports 120,000 cases
Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

Watch: We're a step closer to finding out if bees have feelings, here's why
New research found bumblebees showed "emotion-like behaviours" previously only seen in mammals.

How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?

Olise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco
France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise's yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Boston Stadium.

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.

'This oxygen is spreading' - inside Morocco's mission to become a powerhouse
Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.

Starmer to keep in touch with Trump after No 10
The prime minister says the US president wished him well at the meeting of Nato leaders in Turkey.

'They said it isn't real': Ebola rumours fuel attacks on health workers
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.

Paralympic great Dame Sarah Storey retires from GB competition
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.

Met investigates donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign
The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".

Drug mules carrying cannabis from Thailand face tougher penalties
The National Crime Agency and Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on drug smugglers.

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The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?

After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America