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Bird flu identified in Rusk County backyard flock
DATCP said birds at the property were depopulated.

Packers look to show growth against Vikings in rematch from season opener
Green Bay started the season with a loss at Minnesota but is hoping to turn it around on their home field.

3 things to watch in Packers v. Vikings
After Sunday’s game, it will be almost a month until the Packers play another home game.

Closed West Allis school could be converted into affordable housing
A closed West Allis elementary school could be converted into a 55-unit affordable apartment building, but some neighbors oppose the redevelopment.

A chilly end to your workweek
Highs remain below average in the upper 30s and low 40s.

Cold air and dry weather settle in this weekend
Temperatures will gradually rise throughout the weekend.

Madison police oversight board faces possible suspension
Madison’s police oversight board faces a possible suspension after appointing its own interim monitor amid a dispute with the common council.

Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent addresses finances, safety and declining enrollment
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius outlined plans for finances, safety and enrollment as the district weighs cuts, closures and student needs.

Changes await Wisconsinites during open enrollment
Free guides are a call away to help people find the best healthcare plan for them.

Union Grove Union High School leader pleads not guilty in alleged child porn possession case
Thomas Johnson was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography.

Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear case challenging Act 10
Justices decided 5-1 on Wednesday to take up a lawsuit filed by several unions.

Wisconsin restaurants offering to-go or dine-in options for Thanksgiving 2026
Several are offering options for those not wanting to fully cook a Thanksgiving meal from scratch.

Community mourns Oconomowoc dentist killed in western Kentucky plane crash
Investigators in Kentucky said Dr. James Alan Michaels experienced some kind of problem after he refueled and had taken off again.

UW-Madison course teaches students responsible AI use
It's helping them weigh ethics, build judgment and prepare for workplaces using AI.

De Pere redevelopment turns empty Shopko site into downtown housing
A former Shopko site in downtown De Pere is now home to 60 apartments, with the goal of adding residents and foot traffic near local businesses.

Jacob Misiorowski wins 2026 National League Cy Young Award
Jacob Misiorowski of the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers has won the National League Cy Young Award.

Milwaukee rededicates restored Southeastern Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Milwaukee rededicated the restored Southeastern Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, preserving a lakefront tribute to local veterans and families.

Lockdown lifted at Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee campus
A bomb threat at Children's Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus prompted a multi-hour lockdown Wednesday afternoon, Wauwatosa Police Department confirmed.

Taylor County reports first case of mumps
Mumps can spread through direct contact or via air droplets.

It's essentially Veterans Day for VetsNet in Wisconsin all year long
Organization works with hundreds of groups to get veterans the assistance they need.

World News

What we know about the global outage
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.

Watch: How a server outage took down Microsoft Teams and Outlook
A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.

Former Hamas bodyguard guilty of UK knife attack
Mohammed Alfatih was granted asylum in the UK in 2015 and British citizenship in 2020.

Firm offers to fake artworks for wealthy migrants seeking UK 'talent' visas - BBC investigation
Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants.

More women make allegations against Russell Brand
The new claims are in the Times and a Netflix documentary, following Brand's recent conviction for rape.

Piddington to bring legal challenge over asylum base plans
Up to 1,256 men could be housed at the site near Piddington in Oxfordshire under the plans.

Russia hit by second car bomb in as many days as peace talks continue
A former adviser to Ukraine's pro-Putin ex-prime minister Mykola Azarov was seriously hurt, Russia says.

Water firm pleads guilty after four killed in blast
Wessex Water admits failing to ensure employee safety over an explosion at its Bristol site.

Doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator
Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests.

'It's been amazing' - Owain Wyn Evans completes four-nation Children in Need ride
Owain Wyn Evans cycled almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff.

Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.

GPs, police and pharmacies among UK services affected by Microsoft outage
Major airports and intelligence services are unaffected while the government is assessing the impact on its services.

'I feel it's a sign of what's to come': Office workers on Microsoft outage
Insurance brokers tell Nicky Campbell how their jobs are completely disrupted by the Microsoft outage.

The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds
Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity

Whatever happened to the $300,000 diamond that went missing in F1 crash?
Whatever happened to the diamond that went missing after the Formula 1 car it was attached to crashed?

The rise of 'housefishing': How AI-enhanced property listings are taking off
Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.

My physical deformity left me feeling invisible - but one surgeon saw me
Charlie Clarke says the physical and emotional effects of pectus excavatum have been "unimaginable".

Ankle injuries are more common than you think - here's how to protect yours
Performance physiotherapist Genevieve Taiwah shares her top tips for looking after your ankles.

Skye Newman gets 'goosebumps' over record-breaking Brixton Academy run
She is the first British female solo singer to play a five-gig residency at the venue.

Weekly quiz: Who's joining Wayne Rooney in the I'm A Celebrity jungle?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Boy died from multiple injuries in Cyprus hotel fall
An Essex coroner describes Jaxon Foster's death as "particularly tragic" as he opens an inquest.

Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.

UN watchdog 'increasingly concerned' over Iran nuclear site
It says it has never been able to inspect a uranium enrichment plant at Isfahan which Iran announced over a year ago.

Rosalía scoops historic third best album award at Latin Grammys
The Spanish singer is recognised for her fourth album Lux which was released last year to rave reviews.

Man charged over multiple sex assaults at university
Sophan Akbash, 29, from Huddersfield, is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court later.

MI5 will need proof to be believed in future, says Leveson after BBC investigation
The BBC exposed how the security service had lied to three courts concerning Agent X.

Blink-182 to make Download debut as 2027 festival headliners
Evanescence and Bring Me The Horizon will also top the bill at the rock and metal festival.

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Surfing speedster Beardman gives a glimpse of Ashes future
Mahli Beardman gives England a glimpse into a possible Ashes future as he decimates their batting in Perth.

Fernandes rejects second Man Utd contract offer
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rejects the club's second contract offer, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season.