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It almost sounds like a plot from “South Park,” but Brooke Shields is criticizing the show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Brooke Shields attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations "You're Killing Me"" screening and conversation at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center on May 18, 2026 in New York City.

In the summer of 1964, High Cliff, one of Calumet County’s most iconic destinations, was dedicated as a State Park, becoming part of the Wisconsin state park system. Sixty-two years later, it has become one of the top destinations among all of Wisconsin’s State Parks, frequented by nearly two-million people in the past three years, ranking it in the top 5 most visited Wisconsin State Parks. “For decades, view seekers, lake lovers and geology buffs have made memories at High Cliff State Park.

Mon, July 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM WGO_washburn_rainorshine_hero_07062026.png No matter what the weather brings, Washburn County offers plenty of ways to explore and enjoy your getaway. Sunny days are perfect for paddling the Namekagon River, hitting the ATV trails, or spending time on Shell Lake, while rainy afternoons invite visitors to slow down with local shopping, museums, distilleries, and cozy cafés.

Fri, July 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM Screenshot 2026-07-03 205103.png WALWORTH, Wis.— Three children died Friday on Geneva Lake after a boat capsized during severe storms, authorities said. Lake Geneva Police said a privately owned recreational motorboat carrying ten occupants six adults and four children, while attempting to navigate to safety as conditions began to worsen, the vessel was overwhelmed by severe wind and waves took on water, capsized and subsequently sank.

It’s a love story, baby they said yes! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married! NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce out in Brooklyn on May 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Aeon/GC Images) The couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, July 3, after much speculation about the day and venue.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

It’s been 30 years to the day since Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum save the world from aliens in “Independence Day.” The film is an all-time disaster classic, combining lovable, realistic characters with intense action effects that hold up to this day, along with one of the most rousing movie speeches ever put to film, courtesy of Bill Pullman’s President Whitmore. “Independence Day” became the highest-grossing movie in 1996 and a 4th of July staple on TV and streaming.

Fri, July 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM Screenshot 2026-07-03 142258.png MADISON, Wis. -- The UW-Madison Police Department will not renew its contract with Flock Safety and is in the process of removing the company's controversial cameras from campus. UWPD announced the decision Friday, but the department's contract with Flock actually ended on June 26. The department said it is looking into a different automated license plate reader vendor to work with.

SHARON, Wis. -- Walworth County Emergency Management reported damage near the town of Sharon following a storm on Friday. The tornado-warned storm moved across parts of Rock and Walworth counties at around noon on Friday. Alliant Energy reported 11,513 Walworth County customers were affected by outages. We Energies reported 1,780 Walworth County customers were without service.

Dolly Parton shared a special thank you to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their donation to her Imagination Library. FILE - Dolly Parton performs during an event celebrating the Kansas statewide expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Overland Park, Kan. Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday, March 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn., at age 82.