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Milwaukee Public Schools outlines progress, challenges in State of Our Schools address
Milwaukee Public Schools highlighted lead removal, staffing goals and special education funding needs during its State of Our Schools address.

Wisconsin restaurants offering to-go or dine-in options for Thanksgiving 2026
Several are offering options for those not wanting to fully cook a Thanksgiving meal from scratch.

Community mourns Oconomowoc dentist killed in western Kentucky plane crash
Investigators in Kentucky said Dr. James Alan Michaels experienced some kind of problem after he refueled and had taken off again.

UW-Madison course teaches students responsible AI use
It's helping them weigh ethics, build judgment and prepare for workplaces using AI.

De Pere redevelopment turns empty Shopko site into downtown housing
A former Shopko site in downtown De Pere is now home to 60 apartments, with the goal of adding residents and foot traffic near local businesses.

Cold air and dry weather settle in this weekend
Temperatures will gradually rise throughout the weekend.

Cold and windy Thursday with isolated lake-effect
Lake-effect snow showers will mainly be concentrated over northern Wisconsin.

Jacob Misiorowski wins 2026 National League Cy Young Award
Jacob Misiorowski of the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers has won the National League Cy Young Award.

Milwaukee rededicates restored Southeastern Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Milwaukee rededicated the restored Southeastern Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, preserving a lakefront tribute to local veterans and families.

Lockdown lifted at Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee campus
A bomb threat at Children's Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus prompted a multi-hour lockdown Wednesday afternoon, Wauwatosa Police Department confirmed.

Taylor County reports first case of mumps
Mumps can spread through direct contact or via air droplets.

Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear case challenging Act 10
Justices decided 5-1 on Wednesday to take up a lawsuit filed by several unions.

It's essentially Veterans Day for VetsNet in Wisconsin all year long
Organization works with hundreds of groups to get veterans the assistance they need.

LaFleur expects to face newly traded Kirk Cousins in Packers-Vikings matchup
LaFleur was Cousins’ quarterbacks coach in Washington, so he said he knows what Cousins can bring to an offense.

Election officials push for Monday absentee ballot processing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin clerks want lawmakers to update absentee ballot processing and mailing deadlines after a mostly smooth midterm election.

Supporting local businesses when you shop for the holidays
Once Upon a Holiday Market will bring more than 160 Midwest businesses together this weekend.

Three Republicans leaving Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Congressmen Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and Tom Tiffany are wrapping up duties before the end of this Congress.

What to know about this year’s Wisconsin gun deer season
The nine-day hunting seasons runs from Nov. 21-29.

Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year
It’s the third year in a row he’s received the honor, making him the first in either league to do so.

Madison launches Community Resilience Hubs for emergency support
Madison’s new Community Resilience Hubs will offer shelter, meals and supplies during emergencies, starting at two trusted neighborhood centers.

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The rise and fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal
Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled.

Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

Some childhood offenders may no longer have to reveal convictions to employers
The proposals would change how crimes committed by children are disclosed to bosses in England and Wales.

Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow
Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat
Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.

Washington DC shooting leaves one dead and four injured as suspect dies after standoff
One victim is in a critical condition and three others have non life-threatening injuries, officials say.

Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target UK-based journalists
The men were convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist an Iranian intelligence service.

Teenage girl admits murder in row over boy
Kayla Smith, 18, pleads guilty to the murder of Chloe Watson Dransfield, who she stabbed to death.

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.

Watch: 'Life-changing moment' boy turns on Tourette syndrome device to help stop tics
The wrist device, which has been developed by researchers in Nottingham, has been described as "life-changing".

How Pochettino came on Man Utd's radar - and what sacked manager Carrick was told
How Man Utd identified Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - and what happened in the week Michael Carrick was left waiting.

'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen
Words most often heard in the therapist's chair have made their way into day-to-day conversation - here's a parents' guide to understanding it.

What we know as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns over affair allegations
The billionaire tech executive has left the company following reports of a second extramarital affair.

Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books
Some schools remove the children's author's books from their libraries after allegations against him.

Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others
Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.

Drugs running was like 'a paper round' for exploited son, mum says
More younger children are targeted by gangs as exploitation jumps by 85% in five years, BBC finds.

Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators from Mississippi
The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.

Fourteen dead after truck loses control in 23-vehicle crash in UAE
Authorities say the driver lost control and collided with 23 vehicles including five trucks in the traffic.

Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in Channel
Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta
It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.

Eight killed in Colombian air strike targeting Gulf Clan gang
A suspected gang leader considered a "priority target" was among those killed, the Colombian president says.

Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards
The latest instalment in the franchise, which is marking 30 years, bagged the top prize.

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The mammoth effort to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

How Pochettino came on Man Utd's radar - and what Carrick was told when
How Man Utd identified Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - and what happened in the week Michael Carrick was left waiting.

Palace sack Sage after 16 games with Frank in advanced talks
Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after 16 games in charge and the club bottom of the table.

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?

McIlroy makes strong start in bid to equal Montgomerie's record
Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title with a three under opening round at the DP World Tour Championship.

Owono undecided over future following De Miguel death
FC Andorra manager Carles Manso says goalkeeper Jesus Owono is yet to decide whether he will return to playing action following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.