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Study shows link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut health
Researchers found that people with higher levels of imidazole propionate were more likely to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease. 

DPI board hears public input on Hustisford School District dissolution plan
After voters rejected five referendums over the past five years, Hustisford School District says it lacks the funds to keep operating.

Madison Common Council votes to fire independent police monitor
It comes following a memo issued by the city attorney about possible violations by Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass.

You'll be fine making outdoor weekend plans
More clouds fill in, but we should stay quiet.

Staying sunny and mild for your Wednesday
Afternoon highs remain in the 60s and low 70s.

Wisconsin farmers watch margins as harvest season approaches an end
Farmers face soft milk prices and higher fuel costs as the 2026 harvest ramps up, tightening margins on local farms.

Milwaukee Brewers fans cash in 'Timeless Tickets' for World Series
Milwaukee Brewers fans who bought $1,000 Timeless Tickets in 2015 are using them for Game 1 as the team addresses seating concerns.

Wisconsin voters cast early ballots ahead of Nov. 3 general election
The fall election includes key races for Wisconsin governor, U.S. House of Representatives, the state Legislature and state Assembly.

Wisconsin Historical Society preserves Brewers history ahead of World Series
The Wisconsin Historical Society is preserving Brewers jerseys, a Molitor glove and Racing Sausages costumes, as fans revisit team history.

Outlook for Winter 2026 - 2027
An El Niño season typically brings drier conditions to the Northwest and upper Midwest, but it looks wet across the southern tier.

Derrick Van Orden, Rebecca Cooke face off in candidate forum
It's the first, and likely only, time the candidates in the race for the 3rd congressional district will meet before Election Day.

Madison named as one of ‘The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027’ by National Geographic
The city was named among 25 other destinations around the world as a must-visit next year.

Measles cases climb to 289 in Wisconsin so far this year
DHS confirmed one case of measles in Richland County on Oct. 20 and said it's linked to the ongoing outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin.

'Do not expect your traditional musical': 'Jersey Boys' U.S. tour returns to Milwaukee
"Jersey Boys" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Oct. 20 to 25.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy's former college players say his MLB success hasn't surprised them
Murphy won 1,000 games during a college coaching career that included stops at Maryville, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Notre Dame and Arizona State.

UW Health's East Madison Hospital unveils $140 million expansion
UW Health said this addition comes as the hospital sees increased demand for healthcare.

2 suspects in custody for possible connection to dead body found in water in Two Rivers
Police said the death is under investigation and involves “several locations of interest” across the state.

Case of avian influenza identified in Barron County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the commercial poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Gov. Evers, PSC give out $11.5 million for clean energy projects
A total of 36 projects will get this latest grant funding.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

World News

Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.

Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.

Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.

'I was only 8 but I realised my friend was dead' - Aberfan survivor recalls moment of disaster
Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.

Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued
The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.

Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.

Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error
Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.

Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

Will it bring down your energy bills?
BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.

How the project will work and the difference it will make
Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.

Why Jackdaw decision ignites row over climate and costs
How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs

The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.

Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?
BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.

I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

Trump's deportation drive is reshaping the town where he claimed migrants were eating pets
The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.

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Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.

Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.

Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' to protect old account
The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.

Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".

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'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day
Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.