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Analysis: Packers' recent surge hasn't helped them make up ground on their NFC North rivals
The Packers are in last place in their division despite having won twice as many games as they’ve lost

Milwaukee wastewater management audit faults Veolia and MMSD oversight
An audit found Veolia and MMSD fell short on staffing, maintenance and oversight.

Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee volunteers bake cakes for children in foster care
The local chapter of the national nonprofit For Goodness Cakes has made about 200 bakes to help foster children feel seen.

How to cook your Thanksgiving dinner safely
Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires.

Experts say domestic violence incidents on rise in Wisconsin
Police in West Bend implored domestic violence victims to reach out for help after Saturday shooting.

Pure perfection for early November
Tuesday will be sunny & gorgeous with highs in the 60s.

Wisconsin’s newest members of Congress excited, overwhelmed, 'drinking from a fire hose' during freshman orientation
Representatives-elect Rebecca Cooke, Mitchell Berman, and Michael Alfonso were on Capitol Hill Monday to learn the ropes.

How Sister Bay is balancing growth while preserving its character
Village president talks about managing growth in popular tourist spot - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Inmate dies at Barron County Jail
Barron County authorities said the inmate was found unresponsive in his cell on Nov. 8.

Health officials warn of possible public measles exposure at Marathon County emergency department
Officials said Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. people at the emergency department at the Marshfield Medical Center – Weston may have been exposed.

Wisconsin concession speeches show shift away from election denial
Concession speeches from candidates up and down the ballot after the 2026 midterms took a more cordial tone, with fewer election denial claims.

Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announces run for Milwaukee County executive
Nicholson-Bovell will be the acting county executive when Gov.-elect David Crowley resigns from office to take over his new role.

4 people killed in West Bend shooting
When police arrived at the scene, they found four people had been killed, including an adult woman, a boy, a girl and an adult man.

Shawano County adds its first measles case this year, as cases statewide surpass 400
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first death from the measles outbreak last week.

Effort underway to recall Dane County DA Ismael Ozanne
Residents blame Ozanne for not taking action against Ridglan Farms, a former beagle breeding facility in Dane County.

‘I will work with anybody, including my friends on the Democrat side’: Congressman Tony Wied hopeful for collaboration with Democratic-led House
After his 8th District win, Republican Congressman Tony Wied said he's prepared to work across the aisle if it benefits northeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin farmers see varied results in final weeks of harvest
Wisconsin farmers say they're entering the harvest with strong yields in some northeast fields and drought-driven losses in other areas.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers play their best game at New England
At 6-3 and getting Micah Parsons back soon, the arrow is pointed up for the Packers.

Now Hiring: Waukesha County Sheriff's Department recruits deputies amid staffing challenges
Hiring managers are looking for candidates who are qualified and committed to public service.

Jordan Love accounts for 4 touchdowns, Packers force 4 turnovers in 45-27 win over Patriots
Christian Watson caught seven passes for 171 yards and a TD and Matthew Golden finished with 10 catches for 164 yards and a score.

World News

Inside devastated front-line city that Russia wants Ukraine to give up
The BBC gains rare access to a specialist drone unit defending the eastern city of Slovyansk from heavy Russian fire.

Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say
The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.

Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

Train attack driver had '10 seconds' to change line
Andrew Johnson tells jurors he heard over the intercom "'there's a knifeman stabbing people'".

Watch: Meghan's first public appearance since father arrested
Meghan arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels with her husband, Prince Harry, who delivered a speech about online child safety.

More than 12 US military aircraft leave second UK base
The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

Met Police investigating more 'potential criminal allegations' about Brand
Det Supt Andy Furphy says the force had received "several reports during the trial and since the trial".

The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd
Manchester United's power brokers meet in Monaco on Wednesday to decide whether Michael Carrick will remain as head coach

Israel's new parliament sworn in as leaders compete to form government
Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.

French wartime resistance heroine Solange Alexandre dies aged 104
With 30 men under her orders, she organised sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen and joined the fight against the occupying German forces.

Analysis: Hegseth fights for his political life with appeal to Trump
The defence secretary may be facing impeachment, writes Gary O'Donoghue, but it is Trump who could determine his fate.

David Walliams' career and controversies including Britain's Got Talent and Little Britain
The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

How did Mildenhall become crucial to the US Air Force?
RAF Mildenhall is the main European refuelling tanker base for US forces in Europe.

Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

First day of Ukraine peace talks constructive, Zelensky says
Delegations from Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are in the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

Anti-homosexuality laws in Trinidad and Tobago overturned
The ruling brings to an end an 11-year legal battle by dual-citizen Jason Jones.

Tories pledge to cut benefits for children with 'milder cases' of ADHD
Conservative shadow minister Helen Whately says the system risks putting children on a "conveyor belt" towards a "lifetime on benefits".

Anthropic set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning
The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78, which is lower than what was expected.

York man, 19, shot and injured in Krakow attack
Harry Marchant, 19, is in a stable condition after being shot, his family confirms.

Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash
The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

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The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd
Manchester United's power brokers meet in Monaco on Wednesday to decide whether Michael Carrick will remain as head coach

Pochettino, Howe, Emery... or Carrick? Man Utd's managerial options
As doubts grow over Manchester United boss Michael Carrick's future, what are the club's managerial options?

McTominay reveals heart treatment at World Cup
Scott McTominay reveals he received treatment on his heart two days before Scotland's World Cup win over Haiti in June.

Australia doomed to live with stench of sandpapergate
Usman Khawaja's autobiography has exposed the limbo Australian cricket finds itself stuck in over the sandpaper scandal, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Formula 1 to finish season in Middle East
The 2026 Formula 1 season will conclude with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix as planned, with Italy's Imola circuit stood down as back-up for the races.