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Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who coached the most games in NBA history, dies at 88
Wilkens was enshrined in the Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach.

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula
So far, there are 13 suspected or confirmed infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula in 10 states.

Lake effect snow creates slick spots Monday morning
New rounds of snow overnight makes for a slippery morning commute.

'Predator: Badlands' tops box office with $80 million worldwide
On the heels of the worst box office weekend of 2025, “Predator: Badlands” faced little competition from new titles.

Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner who ran league in era of riches and expansion, dies at 84
Tagliabue, who had developed Parkinson’s disease, was commissioner from 1989, when he succeeded Pete Rozelle, to 2006.

'Education doesn't just happen in the classroom': Racine school district removes mobility barriers
The Racine Unified School District purchased three all-terrain wheelchairs to enhance accessibility for outdoor learning.

Support for veterans in Wisconsin
As we approach Veterans Day, Ryan Burk talks with community leaders about various programs around the state that support veterans.

In Focus: Operation Green Light aims to raise awareness of challenges veterans face
Mike Ruga, Grant County’s assistant veterans service officer, talks about why the county is taking part.

In Focus: VFW supports veterans around the state
Ty Letto is the state commander for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In Focus: Rep. Tucker shares how the legislature can help the state’s veterans
State Rep. Duke Tucker, R-Grantsville, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss veterans services in his district and more.

Menasha looks ahead 10 years with comprehensive plan
Menasha is the process of forming a nonprofit downtown organization.

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored
The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in Manhattan
The official Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Dec. 3.

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
The new stadium will be built on the site of the RFK Stadium, where the team played for more than three decades.

Self-driving tractor reflects decades of tech advancements on farms
Equipment manufacturers are working to produce products to help farmers with labor and efficiencies.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s renovated space aims to fuel future theater lovers, productions
The $80.1 million project began in May last year. 

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices and calls for investigation
Trump said he was taking the action to help ranchers, who were recently angered by his suggestion that the U.S. would buy Argentine beef.

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave to have bigger role after Tucker Kraft's injury
The Packers selected Musgrave in the second round before taking Kraft in the third round of the 2023 draft.

Uncertainty remains after FoodShare benefits restored for some in Wisconsin
On Thursday, a federal court directed the Trump Administration to stop withholding SNAP payments to states.

How high-voltage power lines needed to power data centers could impact some Wisconsin farmers
Michael Greif, with Midwest Environmental Advocates, said some farmers might not have a choice when it comes to the impact to their land.

World News

BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resign after criticism Panorama misled viewers with an edit of a speech by Donald Trump.

Katie Razzall: A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBC
There may be more to this than meets the eye, says the BBC's culture and media editor.

Why has Tim Davie resigned and what was the Trump documentary edit?
The BBC has come under fire over a Panorama documentary that was accused of misleadingly editing a speech by Donald Trump.

Davie and Turness resignation statements in full
The director general says "mistakes have been made" but "allegations that BBC News is institutionally biased are wrong".

A 20-year BBC career that finally ran out of road
How the commercial man from Pepsi tried to drive change during challenging times at the BBC.

UK to help protect Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursions
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.

A moment of stillness for Royal Family and veterans at poignant Remembrance
King Charles was joined by about 20 World War Two veterans at the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.

HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.

'Chaos has gone' - quiet streets on Texas border after Trump crackdown
Parts of El Paso that were once teeming with migrants now lay largely silent as border crossings hit a 50-year low.

Care workers charged following BBC Panorama probe
Two care workers are charged with the ill-treatment of four people at a mental health unit in 2022.

Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife tidal surge
Emergency services have warned tourists and locals to keep away from coastal paths due to rough sea conditions.

New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'
The NHS has now issued a "flu jab SOS" as fears grow that this will add up to a brutal winter.

Hospital failings continued after Alice Figueiredo death, leaked documents show
Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documents show.

British man dies after being shot during robbery in Ghana
A manhunt is under way for the 68-year-old's killer and other suspects who were at the scene in Tema.

A Kremlin target? Exiled Church man hits back at claims of spying
A former leading figure in the Russian Orthodox Church breaks his silence after an ex-aide levels allegations against him.

How the US overtook China as Africa's biggest foreign investor
As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.

The Papers: 'BBC bosses quit in disgrace' and 'Tears of the crown'
The resignations of BBC director general Tim Davie and his head of news Deborah Turness dominate Monday's papers.

Harshita was murdered a year ago - so why has her killer not been caught, family ask
Police have charged Harshita Brella's husband with murder - but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

Sex schedules and curiosity: How I keep my relationship alive
How bringing fresh conversation and perspectives into a relationship can help keep it alive.

'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.

Tutoring a baby to make them an 'English gentleman' - Is it worth the money?
The advert seeks "an extraordinary tutor" required "to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman."

Homelessness higher than official figures, research shows
Official data for England underestimates the scale of the problem, according to research for charity Crisis says.

Israel receives body of soldier killed in 2014 in Gaza
The Israeli military confirmed the soldier's body had been returned from Gaza after 11 years on Sunday.

Two Major League Baseball pitchers charged in sports gambling scheme
Cleveland Guardians players Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been accused of intentionally fumbling pitches in exchange for bribes.

Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan
The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan.

Philippines hit by 'intense' typhoon as nearly a million evacuate
Typhoon Fung-wong, with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115mph), hit the Philippines as a super typhoon and later weakened.

Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran
The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.

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Man City make ominous statement on chastening night for Liverpool
Manchester City deliver an ominous statement of intent by outclassing Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th match as a manager, says Phil McNulty.

'Champion's weekend from flawless Norris but Verstappen shines brightest'
Lando Norris is in total control of the F1 drivers' title after winning in Sao Paulo on a day when Max Verstappen produced the drive of 2025.

'It can't go on' - how Liverpool's tactics helped brilliant Doku run riot
Jeremy Doku was in superb form to help Manchester City beat Liverpool on Sunday, but MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how the way the Reds set up made it easier for the Belgium winger to shine.