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'Community within the cards': Jacob Misiorowski shops for cards day after Brewers' record-setting 100th win
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was shopping for cards at Brew Town Trading Company on Friday.

Wisconsin senator introduces bill to ban ICE, CPB agents from polling locations
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the legislation sends a message to the president that lawmakers are watching.

Police investigate 'unrecognized' UW-Madison fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi for hazing
Alpha Epsilon Pi is not recognized by UW-Madison. It was terminated in 2015 for violating the student organization code of conduct.

Workgroup developing policies for police body cameras in Madison
The group is expected to develop a draft policy by the end of this year, with approval of a final plan coming in 2027.

Wisconsin farmers push back on transmission line project
The BECI Project would stretch from Crawford to Walworth County with some of the proposed routes cutting across farmland.

28 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin this week
The state has seen 192 cases this year.

Two years since Helene: A meteorological setup that caused catastrophic flooding
The combination of a stalled front and remnants of Helene lead to devastating flooding in the southeast.

Cool and quiet heading into the start of your weekend
Mostly clear overnight, seeing sunshine to start Saturday.

Matt LaFleur joins Todd Bowles and Shane Steichen on the early-season hot seat for NFL coaches
The Packers are off to a 1-2 start following a lackluster performance in a loss to the Falcons in their home opener at Lambeau Field.

Former UW-Waukesha campus could become 650 residences
Waukesha County approved selling the former UW-Waukesha campus for a 650-unit redevelopment expected to add housing and tax revenue.

Packers fans look ahead after home-opener loss to Falcons
Packers fans returned to Lambeau Field for the home opener, taking in the game-day atmosphere despite Green Bay’s 35-14 loss to Atlanta.

Bijan Robinson runs roughshod over the Packers as the Falcons breeze to a 35-14 victory
Jordan Love went 28 of 53 for 312 yards with two touchdowns — one to Christian Watson and another to Matthew Golden — and an interception.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers blown out in home opener
An offensive line that wasn't terrific to begin with has been weakened even more by injuries.

Brewers reach 100 wins for first time, slow Phillies' playoff push with 5-1 victory
Brewers fans crowded the seats behind the dugout and held “100” signs as players left the field.

Milwaukee employee buys first home through workplace grant program
The company said it has helped three employees purchase homes over the past two years, with 14 more employees currently applying for grants.

The weather will be on your side for the first weekend of fall
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

What to know about third-party election mailers in Wisconsin
Why third-party election mailers can include inaccurate or confusing information.

Packers' Javon Hargrave, Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa active for Green Bay's home opener
Hargrave had sat out the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the Jets while going through concussion protocol and dealing with a knee issue.

No immediate security changes planned at Oshkosh North after student brings gun to class
A 16-year-old student was arrested after bringing a handgun with an extended magazine into a classroom.

State Superintendent delivers State of Education address, focuses on stagnant state funding issue
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly said "stagnant funding has very real consequences," such as staffing reductions and school closures.

World News

Clubs seek legal advice after Man City found guilty over financial rule breaches
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a case for financial compensation as a result of City's breaches.

The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City
BBC Sport travelled to Portugal to find out more about Rui Pinto - the computer hacker who sparked the Manchester City investigation.

OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.

Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian proposal, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.

South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

E-motorbikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC finds
Thousands of electric motorbikes are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police sold at least 161.

Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged', police say
Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.

Your child has left home. Here's why it's time to stop checking up on them
This new stage of parenthood is emotional - but learning how to let go can help.

How the bare nails trend became a class issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

Would you bring an iced coffee to an interview? Gen Z is divided
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says former business secretary
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.

As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.

Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos
All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats, the Hellenic Coastguard said.

White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.

UK ticket holder wins £111m EuroMillions jackpot
It is the third time a UK-based player has scooped the EuroMillions jackpot this year, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.

Two men jailed for 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player
Loik Le Priol, 32, a former soldier who fired the fatal shots, was sentenced to 26 years in jail.

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Virtual queue for disabled at Alton Towers praised
The Merlin pass, to be also in use at Legoland and Thorpe Park, is to be launched at Alton Towers.

Oh what a beauty! How the mangelwurzel is making a comeback
Mangelwurzels are attracting new fans, inspiring a festival and sparking a Somerset craze.

Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove'
The station house in Bleasby, dating back to the 1840s, has been dubbed the "scariest" on Rightmove.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
A relationship between neighbours is changed forever by a tragic accident

The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City
BBC Sport travelled to Portugal to find out more about Rui Pinto - the computer hacker who sparked the Manchester City investigation.

Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.

Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Man City. Here's what it means.

Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?
As England prepare to take on Spain in their opening Nations League match, BBC Sport takes a look at whether they have a problem when faced with teams in the world top 10.

The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums
From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.

The boxer who accidentally became an actor
Euphoria star Javon Walton discusses his boxing roots, acting career and Saturday's fight with UFC great Henry Cejudo.