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Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who coached the most games in NBA history, dies at 88
Wilkens was enshrined in the Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach.

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula
So far, there are 13 suspected or confirmed infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula in 10 states.

Lake effect snow creates slick spots Monday morning
New rounds of snow overnight makes for a slippery morning commute.

'Predator: Badlands' tops box office with $80 million worldwide
On the heels of the worst box office weekend of 2025, “Predator: Badlands” faced little competition from new titles.

Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner who ran league in era of riches and expansion, dies at 84
Tagliabue, who had developed Parkinson’s disease, was commissioner from 1989, when he succeeded Pete Rozelle, to 2006.

'Education doesn't just happen in the classroom': Racine school district removes mobility barriers
The Racine Unified School District purchased three all-terrain wheelchairs to enhance accessibility for outdoor learning.

In Focus: Operation Green Light aims to raise awareness of challenges veterans face
Mike Ruga, Grant County’s assistant veterans service officer, talks about why the county is taking part.

In Focus: Rep. Tucker shares how the legislature can help the state’s veterans
State Rep. Duke Tucker, R-Grantsville, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss veterans services in his district and more.

In Focus: VFW supports veterans around the state
Ty Letto is the state commander for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Support for veterans in Wisconsin
As we approach Veterans Day, Ryan Burk talks with community leaders about various programs around the state that support veterans.

Menasha looks ahead 10 years with comprehensive plan
Menasha is the process of forming a nonprofit downtown organization.

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored
The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in Manhattan
The official Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Dec. 3.

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
The new stadium will be built on the site of the RFK Stadium, where the team played for more than three decades.

Self-driving tractor reflects decades of tech advancements on farms
Equipment manufacturers are working to produce products to help farmers with labor and efficiencies.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s renovated space aims to fuel future theater lovers, productions
The $80.1 million project began in May last year. 

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices and calls for investigation
Trump said he was taking the action to help ranchers, who were recently angered by his suggestion that the U.S. would buy Argentine beef.

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave to have bigger role after Tucker Kraft's injury
The Packers selected Musgrave in the second round before taking Kraft in the third round of the 2023 draft.

Uncertainty remains after FoodShare benefits restored for some in Wisconsin
On Thursday, a federal court directed the Trump Administration to stop withholding SNAP payments to states.

How high-voltage power lines needed to power data centers could impact some Wisconsin farmers
Michael Greif, with Midwest Environmental Advocates, said some farmers might not have a choice when it comes to the impact to their land.

World News

Katie Razzall: A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBC
There may be more to this than meets the eye, says the BBC's culture and media editor.

US Senate passes deal aimed at ending longest ever government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress.

Jailed hacking kingpin tells how his gang stole millions
One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.

'Killed because they are Alawites': Fear among Syria's minorities after the fall of Assad
Many among Syria's minorities see little future in the country amid revenge attacks and sectarian killings.

Trump and many leaders are skipping COP30 - so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.

Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan
The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan.

Hospital failings continued after death of woman in mental health unit, leaked documents show
Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documents show.

Woman stabbed in Birmingham attack dies
A man due in court on Monday will have his charges upgraded to murder, police say.

Surgeons from Scotland and US achieve world-first stroke surgery using robot
A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.

Sex schedules and curiosity: How I keep my relationship alive
How bringing fresh conversation and perspectives into a relationship can help keep it alive.

Guinness maker appoints former Tesco boss to stem falling sales
It is hoped the former Tesco boss can reignite sales at the biggest drinks-maker in the world, Diageo.

Why has Tim Davie resigned and what was the Trump documentary edit?
The BBC has come under fire over a Panorama documentary that was accused of misleadingly editing a speech by Donald Trump.

Davie and Turness resignation statements in full
Deborah Turness says "mistakes have been made" but "allegations that BBC News is institutionally biased are wrong".

Tim Davie: A 20-year BBC career that finally ran out of road
How the commercial man from Pepsi tried to drive change during challenging times at the BBC.

Harshita was murdered a year ago - so why has her killer not been caught, family ask
Police have charged Harshita Brella's husband with murder - but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

'It can't go on' - Liverpool's tactics helped Man City's brilliant Doku run riot
Jeremy Doku was in superb form to help Manchester City beat Liverpool on Sunday, but MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how the way the Reds set up made it easier for the Belgium winger to shine.

'Chaos has gone' - quiet streets on Texas border after Trump crackdown
Parts of El Paso that were once teeming with migrants now lay largely silent as border crossings hit a 50-year low.

Tutoring a baby to make him an 'English gentleman' - Is it worth the money?
The advert seeks "an extraordinary tutor" required "to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman."

How one of Britain's largest birds of prey was saved from the brink
A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.

Surgery plunged me into menopause - it was like falling off a hormonal cliff edge
Surgical menopause is the immediate onset of menopause caused by the removal of both ovaries.

Typhoon moves away from Philippines after killing two
Fung-wong, which hit the Philippines as a super typhoon and later weakened, is expected to move to Taiwan.

Watch 'icicle kick' light up blizzard-hit Canadian final
Atletico Ottawa win the North Star Cup with an "icicle kick" lighting up the Canadian match played that was repeatedly stopped to clear snow from the pitch.

Israel receives body of soldier killed in 2014 in Gaza
The Israeli military confirmed the soldier's body had been returned from Gaza after 11 years on Sunday.

Amazon tree-felling blamed for polluting UK rivers
Campaigners warn of a "hidden link" between tree-felling in the Amazon rainforest and UK pollution.

Homelessness higher than official figures, research shows
Official data for England underestimates the scale of the problem, according to research for charity Crisis says.

China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.

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'Champion's weekend from flawless Norris but Verstappen shines brightest'
Lando Norris is in total control of the F1 drivers' title after winning in Sao Paulo on a day when Max Verstappen produced the drive of 2025.

'It can't go on' - how Liverpool's tactics helped brilliant Doku run riot
Jeremy Doku was in superb form to help Manchester City beat Liverpool on Sunday, but MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how the way the Reds set up made it easier for the Belgium winger to shine.

The final frontier: Why has Root never made a century down under?
Joe Root's lack of a century in Australia is well known but what are the reasons behind it and how could he put it right during the Ashes?

'Man City make ominous statement in brutal lesson for Liverpool'
Manchester City deliver an ominous statement of intent by outclassing Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th match as a manager, says Phil McNulty.

Hoardings, showers & pink dressing rooms - the 'creative' ways clubs get an edge
After Sunderland moved advertising hoardings to stifle Arsenal's long throws, BBC Sport looks at some other creative ways teams have tried to gain an advantage.