Good evening, Wisconsin. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Showers in southern and eastern Wisconsin will gradually come to an end through the evening, though it will remain muggy and a bit cloudy overnight. Feeling much cooler into early Thursday in far northern areas under a mostly clear sky.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Dennis Krause Blog: Cubs avoid sweep, Brewers lead division
Wednesday afternoon may have been the most important game of the season for the Chicago Cubs. Instead of leaving Milwaukee three games behind the Brewers in the National League Central Division, the Cubs are one game back after Wednesday’s 10-3 victory at American Family Field.
2. MKE 2024 Host Committee donates $5 million to 80+ local nonprofits
Nearly a year after the Republican party’s presidential nominating convention in Wisconsin, the MKE 2024 Host Committee said it made more than $5 million in charitable donations. That money has gone to Milwaukee nonprofit organizations.
3. President Trump signs Rep. Van Orden’s VA Loan Program Reform Act
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump signed the VA Loan Program Reform Act, sponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., on Wednesday. The new legislation will create a permanent partial claims program within the VA Home Loan Program.
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
5. Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia’s Far East
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Several people were injured, but none gravely, and no major damage has been reported so far.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
Apple Q3 earnings, for the company behind the Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch headed by CEO Tim Cook
Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago
First day of Wisconsin State Fair