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Wisconsin pediatrician shares importance of vaccines ahead of school year
Since 2013, Wisconsin DHS data shows that the number of two-year olds who have received one or more doses of the MMR vaccine has steadily declined.

'We did not raid the encampment': Madison officials defend response to Williamson Street protests
City leaders say they had to step in after streets became blocked and safety concerns arose.

Weekend filled with off and on showers
Off and on scattered showers will be possible all weekend.

Storms clear out, sunshine returns
Storms early Wednesday, turning quiet rest of workweek.

Milwaukee teachers rebuild classrooms with donations after Lincoln Avenue School fire
The donation included bins filled with hundreds of dollars worth of supplies for 34 teachers.

Over 900,000 people attended the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, lowest total for a full 11-day fair since 2021
Officials also announced next year’s Wisconsin State Fair dates, which will be Aug. 5-15.

How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 42 confirmed measles cases, 17 probable
There are now 42 confirmed cases and 17 probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Elon Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wisconsin, state prosecutor says
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission in July referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office for possible charges.

Packers offensive coordinator highlights depth across key offensive positions
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praised Tucker Kraft’s ACL recovery and said Green Bay’s offense has competition across key spots.

Packers reveal new NFL Rivalries uniforms, will debut Oct. 11 vs. Bears
The uniforms will make their debut on Sunday, Oct. 11 when the Packers take on the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur to face off against Cardinals' Mike LaFleur at joint practice
Wednesday’s practice will mark the first time the LaFleur brothers have coached against each other since Mike was hired as the Cardinals’ coach.

Wisconsin company deconstructs useable building materials to give them a new life
It's keeping more materials out of the landfill and putting it into new home and furniture projects.

Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers prepare for trade war fallout
President Trump leveled new threats against Canada Monday.

Iowa County health officials working to prevent spread of measles
Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows 35 measles cases in Iowa County reported as of August 21.

USDA, HHS secretaries announce plan to make school meals more nutritious
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are encouraging states to source food locally.

Janesville students start year in new schools after Washington Elementary flooding
Washington Elementary students in Janesville started the year at Adams and Madison after flooding closed their school last year.

Wisconsin high school football player dies from injuries sustained during game
Adam Massman's exact cause of death has not been released.

12 spots you can pick apples across Wisconsin this fall
Here's what you need to know about each one.

Now Hiring: Wisconsin Youth Company hiring for school-year jobs
Positions support before- and after-school programs in Dane and Waukesha counties.

World News

Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Murder probe as two people dead in house fire in Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.

Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.

Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

Stourbridge fires that razed 19 homes were accidental, say investigators
Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.

Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday
Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death".

Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.

Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.

Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The singer's wit and wisdom
The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé lead tributes after death of 'bold and brilliant' Dolly Parton
Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who has died at 80.

From 'dirt poor' to philanthropic superstar - the life of Dolly Parton
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.

Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes

How parents can save on costs as the new school year starts
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.

Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.

Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.

King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.

Boy, 15, arrested over stabbing at Brent Council HQ
The victim, believed to be a 17-year-old, was found fatally injured at Brent Council's headquarters.

Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.

Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.

Cosmic radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.

Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.

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Is China Replacing Workers With Robots?
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Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary
Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world

Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.