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Winter weather to impact the busy Thanksgiving travel day
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

Opening gun deer weekend shows 3.9% increase in deer harvest
Hunters registered 90,671 deer this year for opening weekend.

Geyser one step closer to returning to Waukesha after waiving extradition hearing
Waukesha County's DA Office said it will work with the Sheriff’s Department to bring Geyser back to Waukesha County. It did not give a timeline.

Body camera footage shows police encounter with Morgan Geyser at Illinois truck stop
Geyser was one of the two girls convicted in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.

Milwaukee Common Council approves police union contract
The vote was in favor of ratifying the contract 10-1.

Wisconsin Technology Council holds panel on energy impacts of data centers
Questions continue to be raised about how much energy the data center facilities will use.

2 killed in plane crash in Green County
Police said they received a 911 call around 5:14 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, for reports of the crash at a gravel quarry in the Town of Sylvester.

Some travelers take to Wisconsin roads early for Thanksgiving
About 1.6 million Wisconsinites are expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving.

Micah Parsons, Packers get ready for Thanksgiving Day matchup in Detroit
Parsons is a veteran of Thanksgiving Day games from his time with the Cowboys.

Winter weather threatens Thanksgiving travel
Snow and strong winds may create travel headaches and disrupt holiday plans.

Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels must decide congressional redistricting cases
Two lawsuits argue the battleground state’s congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans.

Rain turns to snow overnight
Winter comes crashing in overnight with snow taking over.

Milwaukee Common Council approves fire-safety disclosure requirement
Landlords of multi-family buildings are required to give tenants standardized information about fire alarms, sprinkler systems and inspection dates.

Turkey clean-up: Tips for navigating the Thanksgiving disposal
While reusing leftover scraps can go a long way, some Thanksgiving items have to be disposed of in a specific way, such as fryer oil

Construction, weather and traffic: When should you travel for Thanksgiving?
From a winter storm to the best and worst times for traffic, here's what you should know before heading out the door.

Milwaukee Common Council overrides mayor's veto of additional funding for fire department
The Milwaukee Fire Department will now receive $10 million in total funding.

Bakeries, small businesses navigate holiday season while dealing with inflation
The holiday season is essential for many small businesses, but many are still struggling with inflation.

Men Healing Men event brings awareness to domestic violence
The event included demonstrations of what domestic violence looks like, resources and guidance on what to do if you find yourself in a situation.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day game
The Packers played in Detroit on Thanksgiving every year from 1951 until 1963. This is the eighth time since 2000 they’ve done it.

Traffic calming measures planned for Brady Steet in Milwaukee over next year
The first phase is being rolled out in December, with all traffic lights being converted to all-red flashing mode for a four-way stop model.

World News

Trump defends envoy after leak appears to show him coaching Russia
The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like "standard" negotiations.

Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill
The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban
They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.

Tax rises, benefits and minimum wage. What could be in today's Budget?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

Chris Mason: Reeves will be hoping the Budget buys her some time
Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.

'I'm on £22,000 and want free bus travel for all students'
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping
Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.

Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.

Runaway driver caught by DNA on car airbag
Witnesses heard Jamie Challis leaving the scene of the crash in Newport saying “I gotta go”.

Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.

Researchers trek through dense jungle to find flower not seen for 13 years
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.

Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.

Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.

'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'
How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.

When does winter start?
Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.

Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80
Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".

Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.

Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria.

Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft
The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said.

Couple have last dance at Blackpool ballroom before move to care home
Ron and Marilyn Hill hit the dancefloor one final time after their granddaughter's plea on TikTok.

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The Budget: What To Watch Out For
More details emerge ahead of the budget about tax rises and increases to minimum wage.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine?
The US president has urged Zelensky to accept a controversial ceasefire deal

'Start believing the hype' - how 'effortless' Estevao outshone Yamal
Estevao Willian outshone fellow wonderkid Lamine Yamal with a wondergoal on Tuesday - so is it "time to start believing the hype"?

South Africa hammer India by 408 runs to complete historic clean sweep
South Africa hand India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday.

'It would be the biggest middle finger' - Chilwell eyes World Cup
Ben Chilwell is keen to show he can go from the Chelsea 'bomb squad' to England's World Cup squad thanks to his move to Strasbourg.

WSL sorry after influencer drops ball and makes lewd jokes during draw
GK Barry makes a series of lewd jokes and accidentally drops a ball back in the bag during the draw for the Women's League Cup quarter-finals and semi-finals.

'Maybe it was too much' - Guardiola rues home defeat after 10 changes
Pep Guardiola celebrated taking charge of Manchester City for the 100th time in the Champions League on Tuesday night, but it was Bayer Leverkusen and their fans that were left dancing at full-time.

Hull KR start Super League title defence at newcomers York
Treble winners Hull KR will start the defence of their Super League title with a visit to newly promoted York Knights.

'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'
How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.