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Body camera footage shows police encounter with Morgan Geyser at Illinois truck stop
Watch part of the encounter Geyser — and the person she was with — had with police after she escaped from a group home in Wisconsin.

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.

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.

Travel headaches for many during the busy Thanksgiving travel week
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

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.

Will La Niña bring more lake-effect snow this year?
Above-average lake temperatures and a La Niña pattern will likely mean more snow.

Hundreds of staff troubled by UWGB Chancellor Mike Alexander's leaked proposal
The proposal features plans to “restructure” the university's teaching and faculty load.

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.

Everyday Hero: Retired superintendent pilots senior community joyrides
Dean Gorrell, the former Verona Area School District superintendent, helped the Verona Senior Center fundraise and pilot a $15,000 trishaw bike.

Last mild day before a shift to winter
Expect pockets of rain and drizzle with low clouds and fog.

Packers' dominant defense getting ready for tougher tests
Micah Parsons says Green Bay’s defense still has room for improvement.

Nursing programs lose 'professional degree' status under new federal loan rules
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development estimates that by 2040, Wisconsin will need 19,000 nurses.

'Slender Man' defendant Morgan Geyser in custody in Cook County after escape from group home
Police say Geyser cut off her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet and left a group home Saturday night. She could now face charges.

World News

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.

Justice secretary wants to scrap jury trials except for most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.

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.

Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife of 50 years, Joan, dies aged 80
Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".

Man arrested over fly-tipped mountain of waste
A 39-year-old man is arrested after the huge pile of rubbish was found in Oxfordshire.

Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi.

Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

Historian criticises BBC for removing Trump line from Radio 4 lecture
Rutger Bregman says he is "genuinely dismayed" after a line about the US president was edited out.

Ronaldo clear for World Cup opener despite red card
Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

'I didn't start it, Miss': Starmer sorry for leading pupils in 6-7 dance banned by school
The prime minister performed a version of the viral dance with primary school children, before being told it was not allowed.

Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
Zeynab Javadli's ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with Dubai police, accusing her of kidnapping their three daughters.

English mayors will get new powers to levy tourist taxes
Mayors will be given the power to charge tourists a tax for staying overnight in their towns and cities.

Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people
The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

'Premium' cars like BMW and Mercedes cut from Motability scheme
Motability says it will provide vehicles that meet disabled peoples' needs and are safe and affordable.

How much are minimum wages set to rise?
Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?
The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.

How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

The school with almost 100% attendance - and how they did it
Attendance rates remain significantly lower than in 2019, but one school is bucking the trend.

Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?
Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.

'Don't wait for permission' - Bafta Breakthrough star Ellis Howard's advice to young artists
The What it Feels Like For a Girl star says his career changed when he posted Instagram videos.

Are we going to have a white Christmas this year?
Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.

Watch: Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.

Man jailed for murdering teen yards from his home
Eddie Kinuthia, 19, died after being stabbed multiple times near his home in Bristol.

Prince William reveals 'love' of cold water swimming
The Prince of Wales told fellow cold water swimmers that the hobby helps him "feel great afterwards".

Boy, 15, arrested as teen critical after shooting
A 15-year-old is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after Monday's shooting.

Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big
Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.

High Court refuses garden radar scan for McKay remains
Judge accuses McKay family of "egregious conduct" after a homeowner cited "borderline harassment".

Israel receives coffin that Hamas says contains Gaza hostage's body
The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to Israel's forensic medicine institute for identification.

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Another Trump Ukraine Peace Plan
Trump hints at 'big progress' in Ukraine talks.

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

Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw
The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.