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In response to Kamala Harris' visit, Rebecca Cooke says she can campaign ‘on my own’
The former Vice President is stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley on Oct. 26.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs sues to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed
Lawyers representing the woman filed a motion last month asking that the evidence be sealed.

6 people killed in Sauk County plane crash
Authorities said they received multiple reports around 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday about a plane that had gone down near Park Lane in the Town of Dellona.

Wisconsin elections officials issue guidance for handling federal agents at polls
Department of Homeland Security officials have said they don’t plan to send immigration enforcement officers en masse to patrol the polls.

Tom Tiffany keeps his distance from Trump in campaign for Wisconsin governor
Tiffany has been a longtime ally of Trump but in recent months has taken steps to distance himself from the unpopular Republican president.

Packers need more from their ground game. MarShawn Lloyd's highlight-worthy TD offers some hope
Green Bay’s MarShawn Lloyd made his first career touchdown run one to remember.

Know before you go: Trick-or-treating safety tips
How to get in on the fun, all while staying safe.

Brewers fans celebrate Game 3 win at American Family Field
Brewers fans packed American Family Field for a Game 3 watch party, celebrating a win over the Dodgers and a team one victory away from a pennant.

Brewers to host NLCS Game 4 watch party at American Family Field
The Brewers will host an NLCS Game 4 watch party at American Family Field, giving fans a ballpark setting for postseason baseball.

Wisconsin fans travel west to cheer on Brewers in Los Angeles
Brewers fans traveled to Dodger Stadium for Game 3 of the NLCS, bringing Wisconsin support to Los Angeles as the series shifted to California.

Thursday will be gray with steady showers
Rain will likely extend through a good portion of the day.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers on verge of pennant
This Brewers team wants it. They will not be denied. They are one win away from the franchise’s first World Series since 1982.

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win
The Dodgers had just taken a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth before getting stunned.

104-year-old Brewers fan celebrates Brewers postseason run
Brewers fans gathered at American Family Field as 104-year-old Ruth Werning celebrated Milwaukee’s Game 3 run with her own watch party.

Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth to open as state shifts from juvenile prisons
State leaders said keeping children closer to families, rather than sending them hours away, is intended to support recovery and rehabilitation.

Marquette analysis finds young people are important voting block in Wisconsin
The analysis by the Lubar Center’s John Johnson found Wisconsin’s college campuses defy the stereotype of students being overwhelmingly progressive.

Zach Bryan is coming to Lambeau Field in 2027
This is the ninth large-scale concert at Lambeau Field, according to the Green Bay Packers.

'Every week is a new challenge': Packers prepare for Sunday night matchup against Cowboys
The Packers enter the game with a 3-2 record after a division win over the Chicago Bears at home. Kickoff against Dallas is set for 7:20 p.m.

Phantom Lake’s ‘The Hollows’ raises money for YMCA campers
Funds raised from the October event provide financial support for camp programming.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces top 4 finalists
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

World News

Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking part in a series of events linked to their charitable work in Nottingham.

Watch: Swimmer's emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM
Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.

Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.

Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.

Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.

This 75,000-year-old wound suggests Neanderthal life was more violent than we thought
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.

Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving
Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.

Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected?
Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.

What we know about the criminal investigation into US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship.

My son wants to try protein powders - I asked experts how safe it was
Are protein supplements recommended for pre-teens and teenagers or is a big, juicy steak just as good?

Everton's Thierno Barry on the emotional video he was scared to post
The Everton striker explains why he chose to post an emotional video from a training session.

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Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices
A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.

Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.

Arrests made after couple and two children killed in arson attack in Waterford
Gardaí (Irish police) have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a suspected arson attack which killed four family members.

Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.

Katie Price 'coached' alleged victim, court told
Kieran Hayler says claims were fabricated amid the breakdown of his marriage.

Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.

Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list
The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.

The gaming releases to look out for
Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

The paper review - it's always there
Monday's papers focus on GPs threatening industrial action and Adam Peaty narrowly missing a gold medal.

Ros Atkins on... unanswered Andrew questions
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother.

The big acts with new music on the way
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.