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Voters pass 2 out of 3 constitutional amendments on the ballot
Republicans were in favor of passing all three, while Democrats urged voters to not pass any of them.

Voters pass several large school referenda on Nov. 3 ballot
There were 83 school referendums on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election in Wisconsin.

Democrat David Crowley defeats Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor
Crowley would be the first Black governor in Wisconsin 178-year history.

Rebecca Cooke defeats Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
Rebecca Cooke defeated incumbent Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, flipping a closely watched seat back to Democrats.

Democrat Mitchell Berman wins election to U.S. House in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District
Steil was running for a fifth term.

Great weekend to spend time outdoors
Sunshine returns with highs in the 40s and 50s.

Mainly cloudy throughout your Wednesday
There's still a chance for some spotty showers, especially northwest.

Father pleads no contest in Outagamie County child abuse case
Walter Goodman’s 14-year-old daughter was found to be severely malnourished in Aug. 2025, weighing 35 pounds.

8 people allegedly drugged at UW-Madison fraternity house
MPD said eight people were reportedly drugged on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.

Over 400 measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 428 of the 431 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Stevens Point Post Office finds WWII German grenade
The Marathon County Bomb Squad scanned the grenade, finding no explosives inside.

MPS falls victim to bank impersonation fraud scheme
U.S. Bank has already recovered over half of the funds that were lost, according to MPS.

Appleton Police investigating multiple deaths on south side
Police said there are no suspects at large and no threat to the community.

Republican incumbent faces a run for his money in southeast Wisconsin
Democrat Mitchell Berman is trying to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who’s seeking a fifth term.

Driftless duel: Candidates in western Wisconsin congressional district campaign ahead of second showdown
Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R) is trying to defend his seat and win a third term. Rebecca Cooke (D) hopes she can beat him in the rematch.

'We want to make sure that you can thrive': David Crowley outlines his priorities if elected Wisconsin governor
From affordability to education to healthcare and data center oversight, here's where he stands.

Tom Tiffany making final push ahead of Election Day
The Republican from Minocqua says he has a vision for Wisconsin that starts with lowering costs for working families.

The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards
Brice Turang, Pat Murphy and closer Trevor Megill are the other three.

Person driving wrong way near Highway 175 shot and killed by MPD sergeant
The sergeant claimed to have seen the suspect with a gun.

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'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections
Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Huntingdon train attack passengers thought stabbing was a 'joke'
The first person who was attacked also says he asked hospital staff "am I going to die today?".

Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked
In the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".

World must 'unite' to ease cost of living pressure, PM Burnham says after US midterms
Andy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.

UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo
A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.

'Most difficult days of my life,' says goalkeeper Owono after Tenerife player's death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

Zelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefire
Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet the US first lady at the White House on Thursday.

Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?
BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

Scottish government needs to act faster on grooming gang inquiry, says survivor
Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".

Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.

Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

Police launch inquiry after two inmates die in prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed two men died in custody on Wednesday.

Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.

Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change
The cereal giant has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, sparking a backlash online.

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries in England
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.

Educating Cardiff teacher given suspended sentence after sexually assaulting teenager
During a trial, Gareth Ritter, 44, changed his plea to guilty on the sexual assault charge.

Secret police files released in Hungary, 37 years after fall of communism
Critics say the move comes too late, that the files themselves are incomplete, and the move risks sowing division and causing unnecessary anguish.

Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.

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'Most difficult days of my life' for Owono after De Miguel death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer
After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory?

Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel
Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager.

Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one
After a defeat at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev complains that he is the only player who has had "to explain why it's OK" for him to be top of the rankings.

Ocon dropped - is it the end of his F1 career?
Esteban Ocon's career as a Formula 1 race driver is over - at least for the foreseeable future - after falling out with Haas. Andrew Benson looks at what the future holds for the Frenchman.

Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England
England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.