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ICE detains Wisconsin State Patrol trooper
Trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe lives in Onalaska, Wis. He’s from South Africa.

'Mrs. Doubtfire' brings a Wisconsin actor home in a dream-come-true role
"Mrs. Doubtfire" will have two performances at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 7.

District Administrator of Union Grove Union High School charged for alleged child porn possession
According to a criminal complaint, Racine County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous letter about Johnson that led to an investigation.

First measles death reported in Wisconsin this year as cases surpass 400
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first death from the measles outbreak.

Milwaukee-area health providers urge MMR vaccinations after Wisconsin infant measles death
As of Thursday, Nov. 5, there have been 395 more measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year compared with the same time in 2025.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Patriots game
The Packers haven't played in New England since 2018.

New Fisher House breaks ground in Middleton for Madison VA veterans
It will offer free stays for Madison VA veterans’ families, expanding support during treatment starting in 2027.

Great weekend to spend time outdoors
Sunshine returns with highs in the 40s and 50s.

Grab the coat Friday
Feeling cooler Friday with highs only in the 40s.

Jordan Love, Drake Maye represent new era in Packers-Patriots matchup
The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots don’t play each other that often.

Vandals break windows, light truck on fire at Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin is cleaning up after vandals damaged its Madison distribution center early Wednesday.

Milwaukee Public Schools to rebid Lincoln Avenue School demolition
MPS is tearing down the historic Lincoln Avenue School after a fire left it beyond repair.

Milwaukee County Board approves 2027 budget after $4.56 million error
Milwaukee County supervisors approved the 2027 budget after a $4.56 million error, calling for a report on how to prevent another mistake.

Democrats poised to take complete control of state government. What comes next?
Questions still remain over how the Democratic party will handle its first legislative trifecta in more than 15 years.

3 finalists named for UW-Madison chancellor position
They will all be interviewed and then partake in separate public forums next week.

Loyalty to President Trump was the downfall for 2 Wisconsin Republicans
In the end, they couldn’t shy away from their voting records.

Bay View street takeover raises questions about Milwaukee police staffing
A street takeover is renewing questions about Milwaukee police staffing after records showed two officers responded before the crowd dispersed.

Fond du Lac teen could face charges after alleged online threats
A tip came in from someone who was concerned after online interactions with the teenager, police said.

Wisconsin DHS says most measles cases are in Amish and Mennonite communities, recommends early vaccine for some infants
DHS said these communities are close-knit and have low vaccination rates.

Additional remains belonging to Sade Robinson found along Lake Michigan shoreline
A pedestrian found Robinson’s jaw and teeth at Sheridan Park on Friday.

World News

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

Trump replaces White House chief of staff days after Republicans suffer midterm defeats
Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, will move into the role on Monday.

New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.

Harry and five others seek to challenge Mail publisher privacy ruling
The Duke of Sussex and other public figures lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.

Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns
Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested.

Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.

Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval
The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.

AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.

Huntingdon train attack victim thought 'this is what it feels like to die', court told
Scott Bletcher says he found police and told them 'am I glad to see you, I've been stabbed".

Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up
It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.

How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK's weather
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.

Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.

Why the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff
Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.

Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM
The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.

Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up
The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.

Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed
Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.

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Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.

Is Palmer's England career over under Tuchel?
Cole Palmer faces a fight to save his England career after he was excluded from Thomas Tuchel's latest squad, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up
It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.

Player-coach rift report will only galvanise England - George
England hooker Jamie George says the squad are "really upset" by a newspaper article claiming the end of their summer tour was marked by player unrest over Steve Borthwick's leadership.