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‘Stay out of it:’ Evers responds to DHS investigation into voter fraud in Wisconsin
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said the agency’s investigators are rooting out election fraud wherever it can be found.

Lincoln Avenue School students start year at Pulaski after fire
Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the school community remained together after the fire and during the move.

Milwaukee leaders add oversight rules for Flock camera use
Milwaukee city and county leaders are adding oversight to Flock camera use as other Wisconsin communities reconsider contracts with the company.

Packers prepare for Vikings while Josh Jacobs remains unable to practice
Josh Jacobs remains unable to practice as the Packers prepare for Minnesota, while Green Bay adds depth at running back, tight end and quarterback.

Rebecca Cooke rejects first offer to debate Derrick Van Orden
Cooke and Van Orden are in a rematch to represent Wisconsin’s third congressional district.  

Unsettled weather continues overnight
Some thunderstorms may be strong to severe.

Madison students return to class as MMSD begins new school year
The start was marked by some changes, including a new cellphone policy and a five-year strategic plan.

State budget committee releases $10M to clean up PFAS
The funds are part of a payment made by Tyco earlier this summer in its settlement for causing contamination in Marinette, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin reaches out to its past as it attempts to recapture its identity as a winning program
How well the Badgers respond could determine whether Fickell’s tenure lasts beyond this season.

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology
Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin.

Everyday Hero: McFarland teen promotes unity through anti-hate student group
Mannat Bolla uses her experience with prejudice to help peers through the nonprofit We Are Many United Against Hate.

Menasha residents seek aid as tornado cleanup continues
A $1 million grant will help Fox Cities residents pay for basic needs as recovery continues from an EF3 tornado that damaged thousands of local homes.

Wisconsin elections officials expect Milwaukee audit logs by Friday
The investigation focused on duplicate absentee ballots sent ahead of the April 7 spring election and the Aug. 11 partisan primary.

FBI data shows violent crime falling nationally and in Wisconsin
New FBI data shows violent crime is declining nationally and in Wisconsin, as Milwaukee leaders point to collaboration and prevention efforts.

New Green Bay superintendent focuses on attendance as school year begins
Green Bay district targets 27.3% chronic absenteeism rate.

‘Slap in the face’: Wisconsin dairy farmers brace for impact with imported beef
One Wisconsin dairy farmer says he could lose $7500-10,000 a month.

Tornado forces hundreds of Wisconsin kids to start new school year in a different school
Menasha's Gegan Elementary will stay closed all year following storm damage.

What is a Potential Tropical Cyclone?
Potential Tropical Cyclone forecasts go out earlier to give people more time to prepare.

Dolly Parton’s Monroe memory still hangs on the wall 21 years later
Her visit remains one of Monroe Health Services’ most unforgettable moments — a little Dolly sparkle still hanging around.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges
The move prevents him from practicing or attending games.

World News

Iran retaliates after US strikes kill four at wedding party, state media reports
Iranian news agencies said retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US targets had begun.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.

Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.

UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.

Ariana Grande completes tour and steps back from public life
The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order
The US president made the order to change the lake's name after trade talks with Canada collapsed.

US aircraft carrier to dock near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The ship is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.

Baby girl who died at Sheffield house was stabbed, police say
A baby girl who was pronounced dead at a property in Sheffield was stabbed, police confirm.

Fernandez joins Man City for joint-British record £125m
Manchester City pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again'
The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career.

Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.

Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack
The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.

Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

The Papers: 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever'
Burnham's first parliamentary day as PM and the UK records "hottest summer ever" - what is leading Wednesday's papers.

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM
The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.

Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialists says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.

Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC
Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions
The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.

Pistol in lake gives hope for case of British family killed in French Alps
Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.

Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.

Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

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Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Film adaptation of the hit stage musical, starring Ben Platt
High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother - but will the truth come out?

Fernandez joins Man City for joint-British record £125m
Manchester City pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Premier League breaks transfer record for second straight summer
Premier League clubs break their all-time summer transfer record after spending reaches £3.198bn.