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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.

City of Madison announces grant funding for police body cameras
The $350,000 grant from the Madison Community Foundation will help cover the startup costs for police body-worn cameras.

World News

Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches
The club, which denies all wrongdoing, is accused of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

Watch: What could the potential sanctions for Man City be?
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the potential sanctions for Manchester City will be 'significant' after the sources told BBC Sport that the club has been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.

Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official said discussions were taking place through mediators.

I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed
Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.

Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump's plans as "foolhardy".

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.

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

Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.

British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
The identity of the 28-year-old man, who fell down a vertical gully to his death, is yet to be confirmed.

Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears
Noah's mother tells parents to "hold their children a little tighter and cherish every moment".

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 financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.

How 'largest phone smuggling network' was uncovered
Police say up to 40,000 phones were smuggled - the equivalent of around 40% of devices stolen in London.

Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.

'Heartbreaking': The man set to lose his home due to the UK's £5bn theme park
Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.

'I was living out my dream career in football – tumours mean I need to leave'
After years of dismissing health issues, Dan Robathan is now unable to return to the pitch.

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.

Watch: Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France
The BBC's Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French.

Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.

Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.

PM says bailed sex offender case must be reviewed
Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.

Some BBC channels and radio stations may well have to close, director general says
The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.

Jeffrey Donaldson victim describes 'profound impact' of child sex abuse
The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 counts of child sex abuse, including one of rape, in June.

Discovery of 97 million files related to SAS inquiry 'regrettable', MoD says
It comes after the inquiry's chair called the disclosure - three years into the investigation - "troubling".

Ed Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to storm warning
The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.

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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

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.

Rodri believes in Man City's 'innocence'
Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will trust them unless they are proved otherwise.