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Wautoma football player Dominick Rooney discharged from hospital
Wautoma football player Dominick Rooney is headed home from the hospital as the community rallies around his recovery after a traumatic brain injury.

La Crosse police arrest 16-year-old suspect in shooting death of 15-year-old
Two other people were arrested for allegedly harboring or aiding a felon on Tuesday.

Don't miss these November election deadlines
Wisconsin’s general election is almost here; you can head to the polls on Nov. 3.

Milwaukee screen printer brings live T-shirt experience to Brewers fans
Brewers fans will pack American Family Field for a sold-out watch party, with free live-printed T-shirts available in limited quantities.

Oconomowoc schools seek $12.2 million operating referendum
Oconomowoc schools are asking voters for $12.2 million over five years as leaders warn of a growing budget deficit and limited cuts.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

Another great day to get outdoors
Continuing to see sunshine Wednesday with highs briefly warmer.

Case of avian influenza identified in Racine County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the backyard poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Families reunite as Wisconsin soldiers return from overseas deployment
More than 150 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers returned to Appleton after nearly a year overseas, reuniting with families.

‘Pretty bleak right now’: President Trump tries to address diesel costs with new executive order
On Monday, the president signed an executive order that he says will help farmers by easing the prices they pay for diesel fuel.

Early flu-related hospitalizations rise in Brown County
Brown County will host a community flu shot and resource clinic Oct. 17 at the Neville Public Museum.

Oprah Winfrey taps UW-Madison grad's 'riveting' debut novel for her book club
Amanda Rizkalla is a Los Angeles native who studied at Stanford and received a master's in fine arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

UW-Madison professor awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
Francis Halzen, a professor of physics, is the 23rd Nobel Prize honoree connected to the university, and the sixth physicist.

Tom Tiffany, David Crowley making final push as Election Day nears
In less than one month, voters will head to the poll to determine the direction of Wisconsin for the rest of the decade.

Referendum could shape future development at former GM/JATCO site
Janesville voters will decide whether major projects at the former GM/JATCO site need voter approval, a choice that could shape redevelopment.

Milwaukee police officer charged with sexual assault, disorderly conduct
Enk, who has more than seven years of service with Milwaukee police, has been been suspended since Sept. 21.

Everyday Hero: Volunteer dad helps maintain Welcoming Willows in Little Chute
At Welcoming Willows in Little Chute, volunteer John Wright helps support an adult daycare program that offers socialization and respite for families.

Brewers can't close out Padres, lose 4-3 to run postseason road skid to record-tying 12 games
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Police in Wisconsin put out warning about e-bikes, e-motos
Wausau Police said a juvenile fled from officers on one over the weekend.

Wautoma community unites for severely injured athlete
Wautoma is rallying around senior football player Dominick Rooney after his mother says he suffered a traumatic brain injury during a game.

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Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch also used her conference speech to brand Reform a “circus”, as she ruled out an election deal with the party.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Family tribute to 'kind and loving' GP found dead at home
Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday.

Southampton manager to stay in role after being given suspended ban over Spygate scandal
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers
Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.

Watch: Why French police have stopped using stun grenades on student protesters
France has halted the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old boys hand was blown off during student protests.

Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62
The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness.

Eleven arrested at pro-Palestinian marches in London
Five people were arrested for inciting racial hatred at a protest outside the office of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Met says.

Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.

What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.

The 2010s sweet treat that's making a comeback and causing hour-long queues
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

How did Christa Pike survive two lethal injections - and what happens now?
The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after an execution attempt.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media
Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.

Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.

Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 24
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.

Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.

Man jailed for killing former partner days after his release
Robert Sabat is given a 17-year-minimum jail term for the fatal stabbing of his former partner.

Rob Burrow would be proud of my knighthood, says Kevin Sinfield
Sir Kevin Sinfield is knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.

Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion
It has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda.

Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.

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Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Fifa presidential election.

Do England already have their Kane replacement - or is he yet to emerge?
Harry Kane's record-breaking England career can't go on for ever. But do the Three Lions already have a ready-made replacement?

How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal
How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.