Local Wisconsin News

Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Gov. Bill Lee said.

What to know about the investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations
The task of unraveling the case will fall to the state's attorney general, Letitia James, who was appointed as a special prosecutor.

Brewers postseason home games bring over $5 million in economic impact, report shows
Milwaukee businesses are preparing for bigger crowds as the Brewers get ready to take on the Padres.

Parts of the state seeing sunshine, others rain
Northern Wisconsin will have to keep an eye on the radar Saturday.

Measles cases climb to 243 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

Group Health Cooperative opens Pathways to Recovery program
The new program aims to expand substance use treatment to reach more people in need.

Packers' offensive line shuffle continues with Banks and Monk getting ruled out for Buccaneers game
Friday’s update follows the Packers’ additions of veteran guards Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton — all former first-round draft picks.

Milwaukee brothers use youth sports to support local church
Three Milwaukee brothers use youth sports to raise money, collect food and recruit volunteers for nonprofits.

Wisconsin food bank closing down as need spikes
Kenosha Food Bank announced its closure Friday.

Madison police investigate shooting of 16-year-old
Police said the boy’s mother has been gone for a month and no one has been checking on him.

Rally for the Valley supports Fox Cities tornado recovery in Menasha
The event includes performances by bands Soul Asylum and Fountains of Wayne, along with comedian Charlie Berens.

Impact of U.S./Canada trade war on Wisconsin's dairy farmers
Leaders from Wisconsin's agriculture community said they hope for a more balanced trade agreement with Canada.

La Crosse Police seeking 16-year-old suspect in shooting death of 15-year-old
15-year-old Rashied Schuelke was shot and killed on Thursday night.

Brewers prepare for playoff series against Padres at American Family Field
The Brewers open a best-of-five division series at American Family Field against a Padres team that surged into the playoffs.

'The Wiz' eases on down the road to Madison
"The Wiz" runs at the Overture Center for the Arts from Oct. 6 to 11.

Preble High School employee under investigation by police for alleged inappropriate conduct
Police are now investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.

CBS announces Tony Romo's permanent exit following arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
Romo had been on leave since his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.

Pete Crow-Armstrong wins Baseball Digest player of the year. Jacob Misiorowski voted top pitcher
Misiorowski went 16-5 while leading the majors with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts to propel Milwaukee to the best record in the big leagues.

Packers receivers forced to adjust without Jayden Reed
Skyy Moore is among some of the Packers receivers that will have to take on larger role at Tampa.

Mequon doctor sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison for unlawful prescribing
He was charged in June with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substance outside of a professional practice and without medical purpose.

World News

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.

Tories pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'
Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford released on bail
The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.

Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution
Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.

'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis
More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.

Man shot dead as families gather for memorial in London
The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.

Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put her party back on the big stage
The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party’s annual conference.

Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.

EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.

Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'
A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination.

Sinfield completes fundraising challenge of seven ultramarathons in a week
Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.

Homemade bomb part of alleged plot on Manchester's Jewish community, court told
Two men were arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv
The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.

Fury wants 'old pal' President Trump for Joshua ringwalk
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury plans to ask US president Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before fighting Anthony Joshua.

Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.

Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.

Will Spain's housing crisis lead to a snap election?
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe is in Madrid, where a series of marches have been scheduled, after Spain's Congress rejected measures aimed at tackling the country's housing crisis.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others
Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.

Friends embark on 20-year board game battle
James Purcell and Andy Taeger are confident their friendship will survive the test.

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Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".

Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League
Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.

Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings
England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?

'Incredible' Red Bull upgrade enlivens F1 in Malaysia
Even Lewis Hamilton fears Max Verstappen will be tough to beat in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Gloucester thrash sorry Quins to go top of the Prem
Gloucester thrash a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.