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Menasha business owner organizes ‘Pay It Forward’ event for tornado-affected families
Giving back is especially important for one Menasha business owner.

Get outdoors Friday before rain returns
Most of Friday will be partly cloudy and seasonable.

You'll still need your umbrella at times this weekend
Better chance for rain will be Saturday.

Wisconsin DHS confirms 15 measles cases, six probable ones in the state
The cases are in Iowa and Lafayette counties and were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.

What Wisconsin’s primary results mean for November
Many people are now wondering how the results will shape races up and down the ballot over the next 80 or so days.

'There's always a major issue': State lawmaker requesting more information into Milwaukee election error
Five of nine flash drives supposed to be containing absentee ballot results mistakenly contained audit logs.

Veterans try wake surfing to help their healing process
Wake for Warriors uses wake boarding and surfing to connect with veterans.

Washington County considers countywide EMS service to address staffing, rising costs
Officials hope to have a countywide decision within the next month or two, before communities need to have balanced budgets in December.

Bucks announce 2026-27 regular season schedule
The team opens the regular season at the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

FEMA assesses storm damage in Winnebago County
The assessments are a crucial and preliminary step in the process of qualifying for FEMA disaster assistance.

Fond du Lac, one of several Wisconsin communities, offering relocation incentives
Wisconsin is making a multi-million-dollar investment to attract people to move to the state.

3 things to watch in Packers preseason
The Packers open their preseason Thursday night in Pittsburgh against Mike McCarthy’s Steelers.

Padres win 4-3 in 11 innings to sweep MLB-leading Brewers
Merrill hit a tying sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and Luis Campusano followed with a two-out single to bring in Sun-Mung Song from second base.

'An unfortunate error': Milwaukee election results delayed after upload mistake
The city’s results were delayed into Wednesday morning after five of nine memory cards contained audit logs instead of the election results.

Wisconsin State Fair food vendors bring unique flavors inspired by the state
At this 11-day event, attendees can find more than 170 different food and drink vendors.

‘There’s not a dime's worth of difference’: Tom Tiffany says he was ready to take on any Democratic challenger in November
Tiffany will face David Crowley, though many Republicans had hoped socialist Francesca Hong would have won on Tuesday night.

David Crowley begins campaign trail as Democratic nominee
David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in a tightly contested primary race.

How Crowley’s win could impact the campaign for Wisconsin’s third congressional district
Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden expected Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

'He's very vocal': Zaire Franklin joins Packers linebackers
Franklin essentially replaces Quay Walker at linebacker and wasted no time becoming a leadership presence for the Packers.

Derecho leaves path of destruction in the Midwest
Severe thunderstorms related to the storm complex produced damaging winds across six states.

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Watch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire
Fire crews have been tackling blazes in the West Midlands after multiple fires tore through the region on Thursday.

Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.

Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?

Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".

'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?
Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.

Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.

You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.

BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her
BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.

Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's Fantasy Premier League assets analysed
Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.

Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.

Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".

Killer who will not say where wife's body is to stay in prison
Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.

The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis
The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.

Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.

Major oil slick washes up on Iran coast after Hormuz ship strike
Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife.

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Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.

Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah
Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.

European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.