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In Focus: What Hispanic Heritage Month means to Rep. Prado
Rep. Pricilla Prado also works with the Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with leaders about how they're helping local Latino communities in the state.

Menasha residents face long road to recovery 2 months after July tornado
Grassroots relief efforts have raised over $5 million in support aid and are seeking another $4 million to continue helping residents.

Nearing the end of this wet and soggy pattern
Rain gradually works out of Wisconsin later today.

‘I didn’t see this coming at all’: After husband’s death, a Wisconsin woman has made it her mission to prevent suicide
As suicide deaths rise in Wisconsin, Deb Sherwood shares how prevention and postvention resources helped her after losing her husband.

'One of the craziest times in our life': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues nearly 2 months later
The Millers said the tornado left their home with broken windows, damaged walls and a ruined roof, along with debris across their backyard.

Construction advances on Madison school referendum projects
Construction on Madison school referendum projects is advancing, as new buildings for four schools take shape ahead of a summer 2027 opening.

New report: Condo construction lags in state's two largest cities
Developers and builders told the Wisconsin Policy Forum that financing and liability hurdles were the two primary reasons stalling new construction.

Wisconsin native hits the Marcus Center stage in national tour of 'Mamma Mia!'
"Mamma Mia!" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Sept. 22 to 27.

What Knowles-Nelson’s expiration means for Door County conservation
With Knowles-Nelson expired, the Door County Land Trust is raising private funds to protect Kayes Creek and create Little Sturgeon Estuary Preserve.

3 things to watch in Packers' game at New York Jets
Historically in the NFL, teams that start 0-2 have only made the playoffs 14% of the time.

Neenah family faces endless search for in-home nurse amid growing Wisconsin RN shortage
Wisconsin is short nearly 3,000 registered nurses, with that expected to grow to nearly 14,000 by 2045.

Madison residents call for greater accountability from city leaders
A community forum Thursday night brought over 150 people under one roof to voice their frustrations with city leadership.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Rain likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon
Wisconsin gas prices jumped 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon, raising costs for drivers and small businesses across the state.

Milwaukee residents push city to end Flock contract
Since the investigations into officers’ misuse of the system, MPD has changed its policy to limit access to supervisors.

What record Wisconsin diesel prices mean for grocery delivery costs
Record Wisconsin diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and a Milwaukee grocer, adding pressure to weekly delivery fees and budgets.

AAA offers advice as gas prices spike in Wisconsin
AAA reported the price for regular unleaded gas spiked by $0.24 per gallon overnight.

Tom Tiffany’s wish to delist the gray wolves may come true
President Donald Trump is directing the Interior Department to consider removing protections for the wolves.

Stelio Kalkounos, former managing partner of Milwaukee's Five O’Clock Steakhouse, sentenced to 18 years in prison
If you or someone you know if being trafficked call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

World News

Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC
Princess Diana's brother describes press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and says he saw his sister cry "tears of despair" over interest in her.

Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King
Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales.

Watch: Emotional Earl Spencer says he misses sister Diana every day
"This is my swan song too. I'm not here to bang on about Diana, this is my final word, celebration of her", Earl Spencer told presenter Laura Kuenssberg.

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

Watch: Earl Spencer says he felt Charles had 'giddy tone' during call after Diana's death
Princess Diana's brother has been interviewed by the BBC ahead of the release of his book on the late Princess of Wales.

Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death.

'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Diana's brother claimed the then-Prince of Wales said she would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death.

Who is Earl Spencer, the man making claims against King Charles?
Buckingham Palace is in a war of words with Earl Spencer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, over a controversial memoir about her life and death.

Princess Diana: My Sister’s Story
In this UK exclusive, Laura Kuenssberg interviews Earl Spencer.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.

Maddy Cusack's family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

Trump says his planned triumphal arch will double as a military complex to store ammunition
Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

Homes evacuated over fears fire at seaside hotel weakened building's structure
Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.

Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found
The remains of mother-of-three Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.

Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

Twin's stillbirth inspires grieving father's children's book
Richard Ganjavi says you never get over the loss of a child but hopes his book will be her legacy.

The Meta glasses revolution - is it okay to film people in public?
Meta glasses, made by the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have made it easier for people to film discreetly in public.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery
Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham.

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