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Jordan Love, Drake Maye represent new era in Packers-Patriots matchup
The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots don’t play each other that often.

Vandals break windows, light truck on fire at Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin is cleaning up after vandals damaged its Madison distribution center early Wednesday.

Milwaukee Public Schools to rebid Lincoln Avenue School demolition
MPS is tearing down the historic Lincoln Avenue School after a fire left it beyond repair.

Milwaukee County Board approves 2027 budget after $4.56 million error
Milwaukee County supervisors approved the 2027 budget after a $4.56 million error, calling for a report on how to prevent another mistake.

District Administrator of Union Grove Union High School charged for alleged child porn possession
According to a criminal complaint, Racine County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous letter about Johnson that led to an investigation.

Democrats poised to take complete control of state government. What comes next?
Questions still remain over how the Democratic party will handle its first legislative trifecta in more than 15 years.

3 finalists named for UW-Madison chancellor position
They will all be interviewed and then partake in separate public forums next week.

Loyalty to President Trump was the downfall for 2 Wisconsin Republicans
In the end, they couldn’t shy away from their voting records.

Bay View street takeover raises questions about Milwaukee police staffing
A street takeover is renewing questions about Milwaukee police staffing after records showed two officers responded before the crowd dispersed.

Drying out and turning colder
Isolated snow showers are possible in far northern Wisconsin.

Fond du Lac teen could face charges after alleged online threats
A tip came in from someone who was concerned after online interactions with the teenager, police said.

Wisconsin DHS says most measles cases are in Amish and Mennonite communities, recommends early vaccine for some infants
DHS said these communities are close-knit and have low vaccination rates.

Additional remains belonging to Sade Robinson found along Lake Michigan shoreline
A pedestrian found Robinson’s jaw and teeth at Sheridan Park on Friday.

First measles death reported in Wisconsin this year as cases surpass 400
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first death from the measles outbreak.

Packers receiver Christian Watson says he can play through broken rib
Packers receiver Christian Watson says he can play through a broken rib after leaving Lambeau Field by ambulance, as Green Bay heads to New England.

Cudahy High School closed today following social media threat
During the investigation, Cudahy police determined the threat originated from a student in Tucson, Arizona.

Flip your ceiling fan to keep rooms warmer this winter
Now that it's cooling down, it's time to switch the direction of your ceiling fan to optimize warm air.

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

Moraine Park Technical College aims to build Wisconsin’s workforce
According to a UW-Madison report, the state averaged 93,099 more monthly job openings than job seekers from Jan. 2021 through Feb. 2025.

Froedtert parking structure to be demolished
The parking structure was damaged in a nine-vehicle fire in September. However, Froedtert said it already planned to demolish the structure.

World News

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.

Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform
Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals.

Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.

Thatcher's Right to Buy split my estate. Now its days could be numbered
Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?

White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
The Trump administration has downplayed reports the pair could be on their way out after heavy Republicans election losses.

Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.

King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says
The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour.

Andrew received up to £2,000 per month from sub-letting, watchdog reports
The income went to the former prince rather than his landlord the Crown Estate.

Messages reveal how hoax threat was passed on by air traffic control
BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week.

UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.

Watch: Met Police release Brand interview footage
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.

The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album
The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.

Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

The Papers: 'Justice' and 'Predatory' Brand faces jail
Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction leads many of Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: How did Rice Krispies lose their snap, crackle and pop?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble
The car was torched after officers answered reports of an injured man in the Provanmill area of Glasgow.

More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.

Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.

'Flawed' training contributed to officer's death
A coroner rules Second Lt Max George's death on Salisbury Plain was an accident.

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