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Geyser’s attorney writes letter asking that she be moved to mental health facility
Geyser is being held at the Waukesha County Jail after escaping her group home on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Missing 4-year-old Milwaukee boy found safe
A Missing Child Alert had been issued for 4-year-old Nevin Powell on Wednesday morning. That has now been canceled.

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Report highlights AI toy safety concerns ahead of holidays 
The report showed that not only did many of the toys collect data on kids, but that the toys could also be used to give potentially dangerous advice. 

Micah Parsons making history in first season with Packers as his sack totals climb
Parsons has pressured quarterbacks at a rate to rival any player in the NFL.

Data center protesters gather outside Powering Progress summit
Protests were held in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Port Washington, Janesville and Menomonie.

Temperatures continue to drop
Most places will pick up less than an inch of new snow.

'None of this is salvageable': How to replace important documents destroyed in the August floods
Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has a dedicated page on its website for this purpose.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

Deer harvest, hunters decline slightly in 2025 gun deer season
Deer harvested fell 0.8% statewide, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Wisconsin Congressman defends second boat strike in Caribbean
Rep. Derrick Van Orden sits on the House Armed Services Committee, and the top lawmakers on that Committee vowed to take bipartisan action.

Winter weather keeps repair shops busy and tow trucks even busier
Riverside Automotive said its winter preparations began in September.

‘We're not going to be able to solve gun violence by ourselves’: Focused Interruption awarded $100k grant for prevention efforts
The Everytown Community Safety Fund has invested in more than a dozen community violence intervention programs in cities across the country.

Wisconsin charities cautiously optimistic during Giving Tuesday
Charities statewide rely on what's become a big donation day.

Wisconsin school safety tip line sees 30% increase in use during 2024-25 school year
In the 2024-25 school year, the tip line got over 6,946 tips, with bullying being the most commonly reported.

Northeast Wisconsin nonprofits struggle with rising demand while facing funding reductions, survey shows
It showed that more than 70% saw a rise in demand for their services this year.

Teen charged in kidnapping case that prompted Amber Alert in July
The teen faces four charges, including one count of kidnapping and one count of taking hostages.

Hugh Jackman to serve up special flavor of custard at Kopp’s
He'll be at the Greenfield location of the custard joint on Dec. 2, ahead of the Milwaukee premiere of "Song Sung Blue," in which he stars.

1 woman dead, child injured in Raymond house fire
Raymond Fire & Rescue Department said it was sent out to the fire near 2085 108th Street at 2:52 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1.

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World News

Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most "harrowing and complex" cases.

Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.

Supermarket loyalty discounts allowed on baby formula milk
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

Spotify Wrapped is out: Bad Bunny is world's top artist, who's yours?
The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.

UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says
Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.

King Charles welcomes German president on first state visit in 27 years
Germany's president has received a ceremonial welcome from the King and will get a state banquet in Windsor Castle.

Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking
All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.

People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

I was forced into a marriage, then I was beaten by my husband and enslaved by my in-laws
"Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people.

Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of social media abuse in football
More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds.

The village that turns fishing baskets into a colourful Christmas tree
For 10 years Ullapool has marked the countdown to Christmas with an unusual festive display.

Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill
Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.

Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is a boy, 8, who has been taken to hospital with a "non-serious" head injury.

Misha Glenny to replace Bragg as In Our Time host
Bragg stepped down in September after more than 27 years at the helm of the BBC Radio 4 show.

Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze
Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.

Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger
It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public.

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The Jury’s (Kind Of) Out
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast?
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

A draw with a winner? The routes to northern glory at 2027 World Cup
Has the 2027 World Cup draw handed an advantage to northern hemisphere sides chasing glory?

'England must not slam into sixth gear and hope for the best'
England cannot mathematically lose the Ashes in Brisbane, but a 2-0 deficit would mean the urn is as good as gone - this is the biggest Test of the Bazball era, says Stephan Shemilt.

Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick
Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces.

One start and 96 minutes - what has happened to Elliott?
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has made just one Premier League start since moving on loan to Aston Villa in the summer - so what has gone wrong?

Robertson sees off Wu to make UK Championship quarters
Neil Robertson cruises to a 6-1 win over Wu Yize and reaches the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.

Salford Red Devils wound up by High Court over debts
Troubled former Super League club Salford Red Devils are wound up by the High Court.

Wilson close to 'mental breakdown' during defeat
A tearful Kyren Wilson says he is "very lost" following his defeat by Elliot Slessor in the last 32 of the UK Championship in York.