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Democrat Mitchell Berman wins election to U.S. House in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District
Steil was running for a fifth term.

Rebecca Cooke defeats Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
Rebecca Cooke defeated incumbent Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, flipping a closely watched seat back to Democrats.

Democrat David Crowley defeats Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor
Crowley would be the first Black governor in Wisconsin 178-year history.

Father pleads no contest in Outagamie County child abuse case
Walter Goodman’s 14-year-old daughter was found to be severely malnourished in Aug. 2025, weighing 35 pounds.

8 people allegedly drugged at UW-Madison fraternity house
MPD said eight people were reportedly drugged on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.

Over 400 measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 428 of the 431 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Stevens Point Post Office finds WWII German grenade
The Marathon County Bomb Squad scanned the grenade, finding no explosives inside.

MPS falls victim to bank impersonation fraud scheme
U.S. Bank has already recovered over half of the funds that were lost, according to MPS.

Soggy stretch continues
Expect more showers on and off through Thursday.

Appleton Police investigating multiple deaths on south side
Police said there are no suspects at large and no threat to the community.

Republican incumbent faces a run for his money in southeast Wisconsin
Democrat Mitchell Berman is trying to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who’s seeking a fifth term.

Driftless duel: Candidates in western Wisconsin congressional district campaign ahead of second showdown
Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R) is trying to defend his seat and win a third term. Rebecca Cooke (D) hopes she can beat him in the rematch.

'We want to make sure that you can thrive': David Crowley outlines his priorities if elected Wisconsin governor
From affordability to education to healthcare and data center oversight, here's where he stands.

Tom Tiffany making final push ahead of Election Day
The Republican from Minocqua says he has a vision for Wisconsin that starts with lowering costs for working families.

The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards
Brice Turang, Pat Murphy and closer Trevor Megill are the other three.

Person driving wrong way near Highway 175 shot and killed by MPD sergeant
The sergeant claimed to have seen the suspect with a gun.

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Crowley, Tiffany make final push in tight Wisconsin governor’s race
David Crowley and Tom Tiffany made final campaign stops focused on affordability, with both arguing they would lower costs for everyday residents.

Everyday Hero: Madison volunteer marks 30 years with Meals on Wheels
She's spent three decades delivering meals and making weekly visits to neighbors who rely on the service.

Lawyers say Packers' Josh Jacobs has 'tangible evidence' disputing allegations from other women
Police on Friday released records from their investigation that included the accounts of three other women who shared similar allegations.

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Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.

How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Key moments from a night of midterm election firsts
Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988
"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.

Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.

No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather
The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.

Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money
Owners say threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.

Poundland supplier 'will lose millions' if retailer collapses
One of Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.

Football world mourns Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.

How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse.

The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'
The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.

Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
Officials said the measures were introduced after forecasts suggested air quality would remain very poor over the coming days.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in December
Mountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.

Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".

Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.

Graphic design company Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.

Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn
Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.

Runner walks final London Marathon mile six months on after cardiac arrest
Gareth Hopkins suffered a cardiac arrest at the 25th mile of the London Marathon in April.

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A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?

Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return
Britain's Jodie Burrage receives death threats and abuse on social media after she is beaten in her first WTA Tour singles match proper for 16 months.

Ocon dropped by Haas for rest of season after row
F1 team Haas says Estaban Ocon will "no longer compete on its behalf in the 2026 world championship" after he was dropped for the Mexico Grand Prix.

West Ham confirm Parker as boss
West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final
Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.

Retiring Serrano wants to end as a 'game-changer'
Amanda Serrano said she wants to be remembered as a "game-changer" as she prepares for her farewell fight on home soil next year.