The Packers have a new-look defense, and cornerback Brandon Cisse is getting first-team reps at training camp. That means fewer opportunities for more experienced players, including last year's starter Keisean Nixon.
Tonight, more showers and storms move in along a cold front. Although these will stay scattered, most of us will stay dry. After these chances end in the early morning, skies slowly clear up to sunny conditions by the evening hours.
Cloudy skies stick around for our Saturday with scattered showers, though most of us remain dry. Tonight, more showers and storms move in along a cold front before we dry out and clear up for the second half of our weekend.
Justice Chris Taylor, Wisconsin's newest Supreme Court justice, was officially sworn in during an investiture ceremony Friday. Read the full story by Nolan Wick on our website.
While not everyone will see rain, there will be shower and storm chances tonight and into tomorrow morning. Then more chances Saturday night; however, most of Sunday will clear up for a sunny and warm day.
A funeral service was held for Corey Ruiz and his memory, where national figures Al Sharpton and Ben Crump spoke. Read the full story by Chloe Morrissey on our website.
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Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett won his primary election and will serve another four-year term leading the sheriff's office. Barrett defeated challenger Jack Ordman, earning 80% of the vote to Ordman's 20%. Ordman said the sheriff's office response to protests at Ridglan Farms played a major role in his decision to challenge Barrett. Read the full story by Renee Aldana on our website.
James Ferrett, the co-founder of Ethical Trade Co., shared his 11-year business practice of sustainably sourcing ethical products of various kinds while raising awareness about labor exploitation.
You have probably noticed it in the grocery aisles: protein is everywhere. From protein water and crisps to protein-infused espresso martinis, the sudden explosion in demand has caused the price of whey protein to skyrocket. In the US, whey protein has jumped from around $2 per pound in 2023 to as much as $13 per pound in 2026—a massive 250% increase in the past year alone. Industry experts say we can't simply make more to meet the demand. Whey is a byproduct of cheesemaking, and there is currently a severe lack of facilities equipped to turn liquid whey into consumable powder. The squeeze is being made even worse by Gen Z's viral "protein-maxing" gym trend and the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, which prompt doctors to recommend extra protein to offset muscle loss. With US stockpiles running dangerously low, manufacturers are racing to build state-of-the-art processing plants before prices shoot up even further.
Raw video captures the emotional departure of Brian Thompson’s wife as she leaves the federal courthouse following the harrowing guilty plea of her husband's killer. Inside the courtroom, the family of the slain UnitedHealthcare CEO was forced to listen as 28-year-old Luigi Mangione, shackled and wearing a prison jumpsuit, confessed to the December 2024 murder. Mangione walked the court through the chilling details of the attack, explaining how he traveled to New York City and used a 3D-printed gun to fatally shoot Thompson. The proceedings took a visible toll on Thompson's family, culminating in his wife's quiet, emotional exit from the courthouse surrounded by security and a heavy media presence.
Following Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea in the December 2024 death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, his defense attorney delivered a solemn statement on the courthouse steps. The attorney stated that Mangione has accepted full responsibility for his actions, emphasizing that his client endured years of debilitating pain from a broken back while struggling to navigate the American healthcare and insurance systems. Arguing that Mangione felt the system had completely destroyed his life, the defense team also took aim at the ongoing legal proceedings. The attorney announced they have officially filed a motion to dismiss the state-level charges under New York's double jeopardy laws, arguing that Mangione is being unfairly punished twice across two jurisdictions for the exact same conduct.
Two Broomfield police officers were waiting for their morning breakfast burritos when they received a completely different kind of dispatch: a childbirth in progress on the side of Northwest Parkway. Newly released bodycam video from August 7 shows the officers arriving at the scene to find a frantic, shirtless father waving them down for help. Inside the vehicle, the mother was already sitting in the passenger seat holding her newborn baby on her chest. First responders quickly assessed the situation, confirming that both the mother and the baby were breathing and appeared to be in good health following the unexpected roadside delivery.
The Interior Department and U.S. Park Police are actively investigating a disturbing act of vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Video from the scene shows the memorial's usually clear fountains completely filled with massive mounds of soap bubbles. Along with the bubbles, vandals defaced the pavilion and the inner sides of the fountain with pink, green, and neon orange graffiti, including phrases reading "CLEAN HANDS" and "DIRTY" followed by a dollar sign. The Interior Department has condemned the act as an "utter disgrace," while the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) released a statement demanding accountability and a swift restoration of the site. The National World War II Memorial honors the more than 400,000 American service members who gave their lives during the conflict.
Catastrophic flooding in parts of southeastern Indiana has led to a statewide disaster declaration from Governor Mike Braun after the Whitewater River overflowed, trapping residents in their homes. Dramatic nighttime drone video shared by the Connersville Firefighters shows first responders navigating a rescue boat through deep floodwaters to reach an isolated house. A resident trapped inside was forced to scoot out onto the roof of a porch awning to escape the rising water. The video captures the tense moments as the resident puts on a life jacket and safely climbs down into the rescue raft. Officials state this was just one of many dangerous water rescues conducted by the fire department on Wednesday night.
Most of the steady rainfall has shifted far south, but we're not ruling out an isolated light shower later today. Temperatures will be seasonable, with highs near 80 degrees.
The Belleville Wildcats made runs to Level 4 and Level 3 of the playoffs in 2024 and 2025, and think the same or better is in the cards for 2026. The 'Cats move to the Eastern Suburban Conference this season.
Kids are facing new challenges using high-tech tools to give them the best education there is. Dr. Asvin Sood says a mix of technology outside the classroom such as social media, video games and AI chatbots-combined with using a Google Chromebook in the classroom can make for a dangerous combination on a child's mental health. Read the full story by Lucas Kihmm on our website.
As a new school year is about to begin, MMSD is facing challenges including a lack of funding and dealing with AI in the classroom. Read the full story by Ryan Lynch on our website.
A tense confrontation between federal ICE agents and a woman in Northern Virginia was caught on camera, sparking vastly different accounts of what led up to the incident. Carolina Molina recorded smartphone and dashcam footage showing masked federal agents blocking her vehicle before one agent jumps out, points a gun at her, and loudly accuses her of trying to run them over. The agent is also heard threatening her with arrest. Molina strongly denies the allegations, stating her dashcam video proves she did not try to hit the officers and that she only turned her car around to avoid drawing attention to an attorney's office where immigrants might be present. The Department of Homeland Security has since released a statement calling Molina an “anti-ICE agitator.” DHS claims she drove her car in circles around the officers and weaponized her vehicle in an attempt to help undocumented immigrants get away, adding that she could face criminal prosecution. Watch the uncut video of the ...
