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Pulaski residents speak out against proposed water rate increase during public hearing
Pulaski residents are responding to a proposed water rate increase of more than 130%, with public comments open to the PSC until Sept. 30.

Synthetic oil shortage drives up prices at local car repair shops
A check under the hood — specifically, an oil change — could cost you more. Local car repair shops said it depends on what type of oil drivers choose.

Child surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Racine
The Racine Fire Department said this is the second safe surrender at the Fire Station 4 baby box, which launched Dec. 10, 2024.

Top industry issues at World Dairy Expo
The official event, trade show and educational offerings begin Tuesday.

Alleged druggings, sexual assaults reported at UW-Madison
There have been at least two reports of alleged sexual assaults and druggings at UW-Madison, the university shared in an email sent to students.

Rainy weather slowly moves in
Showers start up by Tuesday night.

SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses vote to unionize
This comes just a few months after nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital voted for union representation.

Bucks stress 'competing' at Media Day after Giannis Antetokounmpo's departure
Taylor Jenkins says that people shouldn’t assume the Bucks aren’t still very interested in winning.

Many Wisconsin hunting, trapping seasons open in October
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminded hunters and trappers to check dates, licenses and stamps before they take part in the season.

'See Tracks, Think Train' campaign underway in Wisconsin
A national rail safety campaign in De Pere urges people to stay alert near tracks after Wisconsin recorded 37 collisions as of August.

Four people survive after small plane crashes into cornfield in East Troy
Town police and fire crews said it happened less than a few miles south of the East Troy Airport around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Dane County officials report no major mistakes in AI call rollout
Dane County’s AI assistant has handled more than 24,000 non-emergency calls, helping dispatchers focus on 911 calls during its first month.

Wisconsin health experts encourage flu vaccines
Dr. Kristin Bencik, a pediatrician with Children’s Wisconsin, said she has noticed an increase in vaccine hesitancy.

Now Hiring: Wisconsin equipment dealer seeks technicians, mechanics and welders
Yes Equipment and Services is hiring in Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee and Madison, offering openings for technicians, mechanics and welders.

Sargento trains Wisconsin truck drivers through apprenticeship program
The goal is to build the company’s driver pipeline, as retirements affect staffing and demand remains high in the trucking industry.

5 men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
The Metropolitan Police, leading the investigation, said the men were initially arrested under the Explosives Act.

Wisconsin man with metastatic breast cancer shares message at 'More Than Pink Walk'
Thousands gathered at Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park for the Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink Walk to raise money for research and treatments.

Brewers fans look ahead to October baseball as team wraps up regular season
Brewers fans at American Family Field look toward postseason baseball as Milwaukee secures the No. 1 seed, a bye and historic momentum.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski ready for the playoffs after completing his history-making regular season
His performance Sunday helped the Brewers close the regular season with a franchise-best 103-59 record.

Misiorowski continues Cy Young Award push and Turang gets 100th RBI as Brewers beat Cardinals 6-4
Jacob Misiorowski allowed two hits in 5 1/3 shutout innings to cap his brilliant season.

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OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' family say it's 'very painful' not being able to visit him
It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.

'We don't know where he is,' relatives of Sir Ranulph Fiennes tell BBC
Speaking to BBC Newsnight, his former sister-in-law told the BBC that she did not know where he was, and nobody had been able to see him.

Temperatures to hit 26C in burst of late September warmth
Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.

Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped.

Met Police officer charged after BBC Charing Cross investigation
The police watchdog began an investigation into alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station in London as a result of a BBC Panorama investigation.

Watch: 'Ship buster' missiles sink old US warship in live fire training off Scotland
The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides.

Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel
The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.

Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Parading, policing and power sharing collide amid Drumcree dispute
Divisions that had been dormant over Drumcree have flowed angrily again between Stormont parties.

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

From Amazon retreats to clinical research: The rise of psychedelic therapy
Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression?

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says
The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain.

Lives 'will be lost' unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says
Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales.

Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.

Police arrest 17 in dawn raids on suspected organised crime group
Searches continue at a number of properties and there is expected to be an ongoing police presence.

Drumcree stalemate continues as protesters remain overnight
Talks to resolve the issue took place on Monday as members of the Orange Order waited to begin their permitted parade.

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign'
Uefa's suggestions that Fifa president Gianni Infantino "violated any law or ethical principle are categorically without merit" says world football's governing body.

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

'Period of deception' - Pochettino on Man City verdict
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says it is "impossible to turn back time" after Manchester City being found guilty of financial breaches.

Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.

Inside Liverpool's increasing global investment in youth
Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent. BBC Sport takes a closer look.

Does Horner have a chance of Ferrari job? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

How Manzambi became one of Europe's best young talents
Aston Villa's summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport looks at his rise.