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Milwaukee police officer charged with sexual assault, disorderly conduct
Enk, who has more than seven years of service with Milwaukee police, has been been suspended since Sept. 21.

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft struggling with drops as he comes back from torn ACL
Kraft said this summer he believed he was playing as well as any tight end in the NFL before tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last season.

Wisconsin county betting big on community gardens
The garden initiative has grown for decades.

Mukwonago police investigate antisemitic graffiti
Authorities believe it could be related to a similar incident that happened at the same spot in early September.

'It's the ultimate team sport': Green Bay Packers defense gets ready to take on Chicago Bears
The Green Bay Packers renew their rivalry with the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field. By necessity, the Packers defense will have a different look.

Milwaukee Public Schools adds naloxone kits across district
Milwaukee Public Schools added overdose resource kits to every building, placing naloxone and fentanyl test strips on campuses.

Fox Crossing Fire Department rebuilds after EF-3 tornado
More than two months after July’s EF-3 tornado, Menasha and Fox Crossing face weeks, months and years of repairs.

Wisconsin voters will consider 'equality amendment' on Election Day
The constitutional amendment is one of three that will be on ballots across the state in November.

Caledonia votes to end Flock camera contract
Caledonia will end its Flock camera contract, joining other Racine County agencies that have raised concerns about data use and transparency.

Mainly clear and quiet overnight
Low temperatures will drop into the 40s for most.

Wisconsin hotel was ranked some of the best in the world
Plus, Milwaukee was named one of the best big cities to visit in the U.S.

President Trump approves nearly $18 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
The president made the announcement on Truth Social, saying that he was approving $17.9 million for damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes.

Watch for reptiles and amphibians on Wisconsin roads this fall
The DNR wants to put the brakes on species decline.

Milwaukee police plan to renew Flock contract
Multiple MPD officers were found to have been misusing the technology.

Measles cases climb to 258 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

Wautoma football player Dominick Rooney discharged from hospital
Wautoma football player Dominick Rooney is headed home from the hospital as the community rallies around his recovery after a traumatic brain injury.

La Crosse police arrest 16-year-old suspect in shooting death of 15-year-old
Two other people were arrested for allegedly harboring or aiding a felon on Tuesday.

Don't miss these November election deadlines
Wisconsin’s general election is almost here; you can head to the polls on Nov. 3.

Milwaukee screen printer brings live T-shirt experience to Brewers fans
Brewers fans will pack American Family Field for a sold-out watch party, with free live-printed T-shirts available in limited quantities.

Oconomowoc schools seek $12.2 million operating referendum
Oconomowoc schools are asking voters for $12.2 million over five years as leaders warn of a growing budget deficit and limited cuts.

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Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.

Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital
The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.

We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.

Man charged with 13 attempted murders including British child after Alps attack
Abdalmasih Hanoun, accused of carrying out an attack at a French park in 2023, is set to face trial.

Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on your new banknotes
The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures.

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?
Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.

How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers
Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam
Craig Morris was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Northampton Crown Court.

Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.

Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says
In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".

Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62
The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness.

BBC's Nicky Campbell tells court teacher who attacked him 'completely lost it'
The presenter is giving evidence to a court examining accusations against two former Edinburgh Academy teachers who are unfit to stand trial.

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Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict
Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal
How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.