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Josh Jacobs ordered to pay $1,000 fine in battery charge
The judge also set a deferred judgement agreement for his second charge of criminal damage to property.

Brewers send Brandon Sproat to minors after his ninth-inning struggles in win over Cubs
He walked four of the five batters he faced in the ninth and had a throwing error and a wild pitch during that stretch.

Your guide to fall foliage in Wisconsin
Whether you’re planning the ideal hike, a serene drive or hoping for the perfect photo, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the autumn hues.

Packers may need to rely on Jordan Love more than usual because of unsettled rushing attack
Due to three-time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs' legal situation, the Packers may have to depend on their passing game more than usual.

Packers look to set early tone in NFC North opener
The Packers open the season Sunday at Minnesota, looking to set an early NFC North tone while preparing for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense.

9/11 anniversary brings reflection, expansion plans in Kewaskum
The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum prepares to remember the 25th anniversary of the attacks, while planning an indoor expansion.

Mild September weekend with possible rain
A few off and on showers may be possible this weekend.

Feeling a little more like autumn today
Cooler temperatures, lower humidity levels, and sun sweep in today.

Henderson, Yelich lead Brewers past Cubs for series sweep
Jackson Chourio and William Contreras also homered for majors-leading Milwaukee (91-56).

Madison council rejects Willy Street business relief proposal
The proposal was tied to businesses still dealing with the aftermath of the Ruiz shooting.

Yellowjacket activity spikes in Wisconsin
Peak yellowjacket season could still last for weeks.

Wisconsin congressman speaks at GOP midterm convention
Rep. Derrick Van Orden is running for re-election in the state’s most competitive district.

Oshkosh farmer raises concerns over proposed 1,500 acre solar project
Alliant Energy’s proposed Oshkosh Solar project would span 1,500 acres in Winnebago County, drawing concern from farmers and residents.

WEC completes Green Bay, Milwaukee primary investigations
While Green Bay was ordered to follow strict guidelines for the November election, no action was taken against the City of Milwaukee.

23-year-old suspect shot and killed by police, officer injured in chase
MPD had been attempting to pull over a car matching the description of one that was wanted in the City of Glendale for a “shots fired incident.”

Archery, crossbow deer hunting seasons begin Saturday
The seasons run through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, and in some areas, until Jan. 31, 2027.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio continuing to perform his best in clutch moments
Chourio hit a tying, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning of Milwaukee's 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Lara's single in 10th gives Brewers 4-3 win over Cubs after Chourio's tying homer in 9th
Milwaukee extended its NL Central lead to nine games over Chicago by coming from behind to defeat the Cubs for a second straight day.

Amish buggy crash kills 1 woman, injures 5 others
A Volkswagen crashed into an Amish buggy in Tomah, after the driver reportedly had a "sneezing fit."

Wisconsin agencies suspend Flock cameras amid data concerns
Sheboygan, Winnebago County, Fond du Lac County and Racine County are among several that have ended Flock Safety contracts.

World News

Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police
Two anti-migrant protests took place in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend.

Can Trump pay $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win midterm elections?
Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.

Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum
Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.

Four hurt and seven arrested in London stabbing
Seven people are arrested after a fight that an eyewitness says broke out near a KFC restaurant.

Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City
Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.

Esther Rantzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life
The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".

Police and army attend funeral for officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash
Former army colleagues attend PC Tom Clough's funeral alongside police and emergency workers.

Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Mokha's capture would bring the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait waterway, a key shipping route.

Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
One pilot told the other about the aircraft's "excessive speed" but received an uneven response even as alarms sounded.

Gruffalo illustrator says rise of AI images 'worrying'
Axel Scheffler speaks to the BBC alongside author Dame Julia Donaldson, who reads an extract from their new book.

'We never recovered him': Quest to identify remains from Ground Zero continues
Since the attacks, New York officials are working with new, complex technology to find traces of more than 1,000 victims.

'We lost over £1,000': Why some passengers were hit harder than others by air traffic chaos
Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

One year after Charlie Kirk's death, conservative students struggle to fill void he left
The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead.

Can you make a case for Chelsea being stripped of 2016-17 title?
Does Mauricio Pochettino have a case that Tottenham should be retrospectively crowned Premier League champions?

'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.

Israel's Netanyahu to sue newspaper over claim UAE warned him of 7 October attack
The paper said it stood by its reporting, after publishing extracts from a book where the claim appears.

Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools
Bronwen James, 30, admitted abusing two girls and was convicted of offences against a teenage boy.

Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.

Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.

Drug use may have begun 25,000 years ago in Indonesia, research finds
Scientists have found evidence that early human foragers in Indonesia were using the betel nut as a drug.

Harry Styles extends tour, with Kylie as a support act
The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour.

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Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?
And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

Cricket: Today at the Test
Day 2 highlights from the third Test match between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston.

Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy
Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.

Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta
Mikel Arteta is believed to be close to finalising a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

Hull & Woad to face Korda & Corpuz in Solheim opener
Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will face the formidable pairing of Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz in Friday's opening match of the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

GB return after pregnancy 'hard to put into words' - Kinsella
A year after giving birth, Alice Kinsella takes the latest step on her groundbreaking return to gymnastics at an international meeting for Great Britain.