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Everyday Hero: McFarland teen promotes unity through anti-hate student group
Mannat Bolla uses her experience with prejudice to help peers through the nonprofit We Are Many United Against Hate.

It's the start of meteorological fall? Yah, right.
Very warm and humid conditions to start September.

Menasha residents seek aid as tornado cleanup continues
A $1 million grant will help Fox Cities residents pay for basic needs as recovery continues from an EF3 tornado that damaged thousands of local homes.

Wisconsin elections officials expect Milwaukee audit logs by Friday
The investigation focused on duplicate absentee ballots sent ahead of the April 7 spring election and the Aug. 11 partisan primary.

FBI data shows violent crime falling nationally and in Wisconsin
New FBI data shows violent crime is declining nationally and in Wisconsin, as Milwaukee leaders point to collaboration and prevention efforts.

New Green Bay superintendent focuses on attendance as school year begins
Green Bay district targets 27.3% chronic absenteeism rate.

‘Slap in the face’: Wisconsin dairy farmers brace for impact with imported beef
One Wisconsin dairy farmer says he could lose $7500-10,000 a month.

Tornado forces hundreds of Wisconsin kids to start new school year in a different school
Menasha's Gegan Elementary will stay closed all year following storm damage.

What is a Potential Tropical Cyclone?
Potential Tropical Cyclone forecasts go out earlier to give people more time to prepare.

Dolly Parton’s Monroe memory still hangs on the wall 21 years later
Her visit remains one of Monroe Health Services’ most unforgettable moments — a little Dolly sparkle still hanging around.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges
The move prevents him from practicing or attending games.

Army Reserve enlistments surge in Milwaukee as recruiting numbers reach new heights
The U.S. Army recruiting battalion has enlisted nearly 300 soldiers into the Army Reserve in 2026.

Want to work at a top Midwest resort? Grand Geneva is hiring
Employees say the resort offers career advancement and opportunities to grow.

'I've had one nightmare because I was in it': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues one month later
Some areas of Menasha remain frozen in the moments following the storm.

Ezequiel Durán leads the way as Rangers snap 4-game skid by beating Brewers 7-4
Milwaukee’s Gary Sánchez hit his 200th career homer.

Dolphins find their new backup QB by acquiring Kyle McCord from Packers
They acquired him in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.

In Focus: Stop Insider Trading Act
We explore the Stop Insider Trading Act, which has cleared the US House of Representatives but still needs to clear a vote in the Senate.

In Focus: Professor discusses impact Stop Insider Trading Act legislation could have
While support for a stock trading ban is high, some say that the bill does not go far enough.

In Focus: The Badger Project discusses tracked stock trading by Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Peter Cameron is Managing Editor with The Badger Project, an independent news nonprofit in Wisconsin.

In Focus: Rep. Bryan Steil discusses importance of Stop Insider Trading Act
The legislation would ban members of congress and their families from purchasing new stocks.

World News

UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Briton rescued in Nepal after deadly floods, army spokesperson says
More than 3,900 people remain missing after floodwaters surged across the Nepal-Tibet border last week.

Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC
Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.

Watch: Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.

Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.

Baby girl who died at Sheffield house was stabbed, police say
A baby girl who was pronounced dead at a property in Sheffield was stabbed, police confirm.

Family mourn 'deeply loved' girl killed in Middlesbrough fire
Valentina Foster's parents say their lives were changed forever by her "devastating loss".

Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say
Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case
Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to find killer of his rival the Notorious B.I.G.?
Biggie Smalls was killed months after the murder of his rival Tupac Shakur, both drive-by shootings.

It's taken me a long time to process Olympics breaking experience, says Raygun
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics.

The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.

Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally
El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two.

Bus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday
First Minister John Swinney announced the move in his programme for government, alongside plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.

Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says
Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

BBC's Ski Sunday to end after nearly 50 years
The BBC is to end its Ski Sunday programme after nearly 50 years.

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history.

Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US
One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.

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Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Film adaptation of the hit stage musical, starring Ben Platt
High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother - but will the truth come out?

Man City agree £125m fee for Chelsea's Fernandez
Manchester City agree to pay a British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51m
Newcastle United sign Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for an initial £51.4m.

Celtic sign Parma's Sorensen, with more to come before deadline
Celtic sign Parma midfielder Oliver Sorensen on loan shortly after assistant manager Shaun Maloney suggests the Scottish champions were working on up to four additions before finalising their Europa League squad on Wednesday.

What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.