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Thanksgiving is busiest time of year for plumbers. Here’s how to avoid having to call one
The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers.

Milwaukee judge accused of helping immigrant evade agents set to appear at last pre-trial hearing
Federal prosecutors charged Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.

Jordan Love ready for quick turnaround on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit
Love admits he played through pain in his left shoulder Sunday against the Vikings.

'I was breathing in, but nothing was happening': Retired deputy shares journey with rare genetic condition
Daniel Hughes retired early after learning a chronic cough was a pre-existing lung disease that was sparked from short telomere syndrome.

Wisconsin retailers optimistic for holiday sales growth
The final weeks of the year are an important time for many Wisconsin Main Street retailers.

Winter storm will affect travel on Saturday
A winter storms will likely cause travel issues this weekend.

Winter weather to impact the busy Thanksgiving travel day
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

Winter weather will punish the state today
High wind, snow and frigid temperatures blast Wisconsin today.

Opening gun deer weekend shows 3.9% increase in deer harvest
Hunters registered 90,671 deer this year for opening weekend.

Geyser one step closer to returning to Waukesha after waiving extradition hearing
Waukesha County's DA Office said it will work with the Sheriff’s Department to bring Geyser back to Waukesha County. It did not give a timeline.

Body camera footage shows police encounter with Morgan Geyser at Illinois truck stop
Geyser was one of the two girls convicted in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.

Milwaukee Common Council approves police union contract
The vote was in favor of ratifying the contract 10-1.

Wisconsin Technology Council holds panel on energy impacts of data centers
Questions continue to be raised about how much energy the data center facilities will use.

2 killed in plane crash in Green County
Police said they received a 911 call around 5:14 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, for reports of the crash at a gravel quarry in the Town of Sylvester.

Some travelers take to Wisconsin roads early for Thanksgiving
About 1.6 million Wisconsinites are expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving.

Micah Parsons, Packers get ready for Thanksgiving Day matchup in Detroit
Parsons is a veteran of Thanksgiving Day games from his time with the Cowboys.

Winter weather threatens Thanksgiving travel
Snow and strong winds may create travel headaches and disrupt holiday plans.

Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels must decide congressional redistricting cases
Two lawsuits argue the battleground state’s congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans.

Milwaukee Common Council approves fire-safety disclosure requirement
Landlords of multi-family buildings are required to give tenants standardized information about fire alarms, sprinkler systems and inspection dates.

Turkey clean-up: Tips for navigating the Thanksgiving disposal
While reusing leftover scraps can go a long way, some Thanksgiving items have to be disposed of in a specific way, such as fryer oil

World News

Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

At-a-glance: Key measures from this year's Budget
Rachel Reeves is delivering her second Budget since Labour’s return to power – here’s what you need to know.

Henry Zeffman: Early release of OBR documents is totally surreal
The Budget is already out there, thanks to the Office for Budget Responsibility, which has published the details in error.

When will the two-child benefit cap be lifted?
Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.

Trump defends envoy after leak appears to show him coaching Russia
The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like "standard" negotiations.

Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers left vomiting
The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban
They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.

Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping
Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.

Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.

Runaway driver caught by DNA on car airbag
Witnesses heard Jamie Challis leaving the scene of the crash in Newport saying “I gotta go”.

Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.

Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.

Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

Reeves reduces workplace pension tax break
Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance.

UK growth forecasts lowered from next year
Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.

Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.

Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.

What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires
At least 13 people have been killed in the huge blaze, but what caused it is still unclear.

'Classical music isn't boring': How Rosalía's new album is inspiring young musicians
The singer's latest, Lux, has got us talking about classical music. Its popularity might surprise you.

'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'
How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.

When does winter start?
Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.

Inside McLaren's season - the rules, values, incidents & relationships
Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

First openly gay Miss England has 'achieved dream'
Grace Richardson says she suffered bullying over her sexuality while at school in Leicestershire.

Nvidia plays down Google chip threat concerns
The world's most valuable company said it was still "a generation ahead of the industry".

Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
Nigerian officials dispute reports that some 250 children remain missing after another mass school kidnap.

Second arrest after boy, 16, shot in Sheffield city centre
Two boys, 15 and 16, are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Attack on house treated as racially motivated hate crime
Police say windows were smashed at the property on Ormeau Embankment while racially-motivated graffiti was sprayed on the walls.

Thief caught on camera stealing 8ft tall Christmas decoration
The masked cyclist is shown taking the nutcracker soldier from outside a bar in the capital.

Couple have last dance at Blackpool ballroom before move to care home
Ron and Marilyn Hill hit the dancefloor one final time after their granddaughter's plea on TikTok.