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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.

Associate principal at Bonduel Middle/High School arrested for alleged sexual misconduct
The sheriff’s office said it received an anonymous tip on Oct. 16 through the Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin program about the incident.

World News

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

US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

'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.

Websites taken down across Europe 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.

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.

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.

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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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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.

Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.

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".

Student who murdered university housemate jailed for life
Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.

Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.

Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim
Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.

Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on
The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.

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Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy
Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.

F1 races to return to standard distance in 2028
Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.

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".

Why has Lord's dug up its pitch and what comes next?
After years of comment, Lord's has dug up one of its pitches for the first time in more than 25 years. Why the drastic action and what next?

Kildunne drops to bench as England ring changes
Star full-back Ellie Kildunne is dropped to the bench as England shake up selection in response to a first defeat in four years.

Allen reveals mental health clinic stay before return
Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and reveals he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.