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Wisconsin DHS confirms 15 measles cases, six probable ones in the state
The cases are in Iowa and Lafayette counties and were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.

What Wisconsin’s primary results mean for November
Many people are now wondering how the results will shape races up and down the ballot over the next 80 or so days.

'There's always a major issue': State lawmaker requesting more information into Milwaukee election error
Five of nine flash drives supposed to be containing absentee ballot results mistakenly contained audit logs.

Veterans try wake surfing to help their healing process
Wake for Warriors uses wake boarding and surfing to connect with veterans.

Washington County considers countywide EMS service to address staffing, rising costs
Officials hope to have a countywide decision within the next month or two, before communities need to have balanced budgets in December.

Bucks announce 2026-27 regular season schedule
The team opens the regular season at the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Showers end with quiet conditions overnight
A few areas of fog may develop overnight.

FEMA assesses storm damage in Winnebago County
The assessments are a crucial and preliminary step in the process of qualifying for FEMA disaster assistance.

3 things to watch in Packers preseason
The Packers open their preseason Thursday night in Pittsburgh against Mike McCarthy’s Steelers.

Fond du Lac, one of several Wisconsin communities, offering relocation incentives
Wisconsin is making a multi-million-dollar investment to attract people to move to the state.

You'll still need your umbrella at times this weekend
Better chance for rain will be Saturday.

Padres win 4-3 in 11 innings to sweep MLB-leading Brewers
Merrill hit a tying sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and Luis Campusano followed with a two-out single to bring in Sun-Mung Song from second base.

'An unfortunate error': Milwaukee election results delayed after upload mistake
The city’s results were delayed into Wednesday morning after five of nine memory cards contained audit logs instead of the election results.

Wisconsin State Fair food vendors bring unique flavors inspired by the state
At this 11-day event, attendees can find more than 170 different food and drink vendors.

‘There’s not a dime's worth of difference’: Tom Tiffany says he was ready to take on any Democratic challenger in November
Tiffany will face David Crowley, though many Republicans had hoped socialist Francesca Hong would have won on Tuesday night.

David Crowley begins campaign trail as Democratic nominee
David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in a tightly contested primary race.

How Crowley’s win could impact the campaign for Wisconsin’s third congressional district
Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden expected Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

'He's very vocal': Zaire Franklin joins Packers linebackers
Franklin essentially replaces Quay Walker at linebacker and wasted no time becoming a leadership presence for the Packers.

Derecho leaves path of destruction in the Midwest
Severe thunderstorms related to the storm complex produced damaging winds across six states.

Report shows I-94 project could last longer without changes
WisDOT could reduce or eliminate the delay by starting parts of the project earlier than intended.

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Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?

Watch: Video shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge
Multiple fires tore through the West Midlands on Thursday, with firefighters still working to control the blazes.

'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills six people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.

Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.

NHS service admits data breach due to pager use
The medical data of transplant patients from across the UK was sent over an unencrypted pager network.

Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?
Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state trial.

The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis
The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.

Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.

BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her
BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.

Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's Fantasy Premier League assets analysed
Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.

Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

'She was just Gaynor from up the road' - villagers ready for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye
The Total Eclipse of the Heart star went global, but villagers felt they all knew her personally.

Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

New Zealand breaks ranks and withdraws Infantino support
New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

Major oil slick washes up on Iran coast after Hormuz ship strike
Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife.

Teenage swimmer delayed opening A-level results to focus on winning European Championships
Filip Nowacki delays opening his results as to not distract from the final - which he then won.

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

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Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Philomena Cunk examines life and existence
Mockumentary from Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan

In 1940s Australia, a young orphan is brought to a remote orphanage
The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery

European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.

Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.