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Make those outdoor plans this holiday weekend
Expect to see a mix of sun and clouds with seasonable temperatures.

3 things to watch in this year’s Packers season
The Packers open the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 13, in Minnesota against the Vikings.

Students return to school across Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with educators and lawmakers about important issues in education they're tackling this year.

In Focus: How being a teacher shapes State Rep. Angelina Cruz’s legislative priorities
As students and teachers head back to the classroom, we explore what issues are on the mind of one lawmaker heading into the new school year. 

In Focus: Waukesha School District superintendent shares hopes for new school year
He also shares the impact of a recent school consolidation within the district. 

In Focus: Growth of dual-enrollment programs at Wisconsin Technical College System
Layla Merrifield, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System, discussed how it is contributing to increasing enrollment around the system.

AAA: Labor Day gas prices reach record levels this year
AAA says Wisconsin gas prices are averaging around $3.82 per gallon this Labor Day weekend, but travelers say their plans are still moving forward.

380 SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses to vote on union in Dane County
Nurses will vote on union representation at 10 Dane County clinics, citing staffing, burnout and patient care.

Animal rights activists criticize Gov. Evers for Ridglan Farms inaction
Dozens of protestors filled the State Capitol on Friday requesting a face-to-face meeting to air their grievances with the governor.

More Wisconsin communities get rid of Flock as data-sharing concerns surface
It comes after many said they discovered Flock was releasing data in bulk in response to FOIA requests in other states.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance gets moved up to Thursday
The Packers open their season three days later, Sept. 13, at Minnesota.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 142 confirmed measles cases in latest outbreak
There was a big jump this week in the numbers.

AriensCo sells majority of company to Japan-based manufacturer
According to AriensCo, the family will still have a significant stake in the company and will still lead from Brillion.

New academy to explore housing growth, barriers in Milwaukee
A new program is bringing different people together to learn how to better advocate for housing growth in the Milwaukee area.

Jordan Love prepares for Packers’ regular-season opener in Minnesota
Building relationships with the new offensive players and getting them up to speed has been a big focus for him.

K9 Tesla Foundation welcomes new therapy dog, Lucia, to continue mission of supporting first responders
The foundation's goal is to support therapy dog programs for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and dispatch agencies across the country.

A warm and muggy holiday weekend ahead
Staying warm and muggy with low chances for rain.

Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination checks amid measles cases
Wisconsin health officials urge families to check measles vaccinations as cases rise, including an outbreak in southwestern counties.

'Everybody out here is struggling': Wisconsin dairy farmers say things have gotten worse
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin in June and made a promise to farmers: “You’re going to be better than you were four months ago.”

Family of Corey Ruiz continues to demand accountability from Madison leaders
Ruiz's family is calling for action more than one month after Corey was killed by a Madison police officer.

World News

German far-right set for big win in eastern state, projections show
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.

Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
Talks finished without an announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles
The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.

140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.

Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.

Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks often fall disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'
The pop star talks about new music, stage fright, conspiracy theories and awkward auditions.

Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered
Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare
The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

Two killed as car hits group of cyclists
Three people have been arrested in connection to the incident near Gravesend.

Apologies after Diana fountain shut all summer by technical fault
The Diana Memorial Fountain remains closed following a sequence of technical faults.

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.

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How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to seperate the party from the past.

An insider's account of Trump's White House
Jonathan Swan gained unprecedented access to Trump’s inner circle.

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea
Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium.

Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.

Man Utd cannot ignore more dropped points despite positives
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick remains optimistic despite his side dropping another two points at Everton.

Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.

Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.