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Case of avian influenza identified in Barron County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the commercial poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Gov. Evers, PSC give out $11.5 million for clean energy projects
A total of 36 projects will get this latest grant funding.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Madison named as one of ‘The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027’ by National Geographic
The city was named among 25 other destinations around the world as a must-visit next year.

Associate principal at Bonduel Middle/High School arrested for alleged sexual misconduct
The sheriff’s office said it received an anonymous tip on Oct. 16 through the Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin program about the incident.

Rufus King International High School teacher charged with sexual assault for inappropriately touching 3 students
“The behavior reported to us is absolutely unacceptable, and we will take all appropriate action,” Doreen Badillo, principal, said in the letter.

Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
Both teams are seeking their first title, with the Brewers last reaching the Series in 1982 and the Rays in 2020.

Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster
The move came ahead of Monday's NBA roster deadline.

Sauk Prairie eyes spring 2027 referendum for middle school repairs
In April, voters rejected a $68 million capital referendum and a $3 million operational referendum in Sauk Prairie.

Everyday Hero: 'Señora Betty' brings Spanish to Milwaukee kids, one story at a time
A Milwaukee woman brings free Spanish-language story time to local businesses, markets and museums, helping more kids hear and use Spanish.

Sunny and mild stretch of weather ahead
Afternoon highs will be in the 60s and low 70s.

Return of Josh Jacobs should help Packers boost a rushing attack that has slumped all season
But how much the three-time Pro Bowl running back will contribute right away remains uncertain.

We Energies targets Fox Valley with new 750-megawatt gas plant proposal
We Energies’ proposed 750-megawatt gas plant in Wrightstown faces pushback as supporters cite energy demand and critics point to emissions.

Milwaukee election officials prepare for Nov. 3 general election after past voting issues
Early in-person voting begins across Wisconsin as Milwaukee officials outline staffing, safeguards and contingency plans for the Nov. 3 election.

Brewers v. Dodgers averaged more than 7.5 million viewers during NLCS
It was the highest league championship series ratings since 2015.

Supporters call for charges to be dropped against 47 animal activists who raided Ridglan Farms earlier this year
Forty-seven animal rights activists tied to a beagle rescue earlier this year appeared in Dane County court.

Aurora NICU patients get into the spirit for first Halloween
They're even partaking in a costume contest.

National Labor Relations Board certifies union at Rogers Behavioral Health
Last week, NLRB filed a complaint against Rogers, claiming the organization illegally fired six workers at its West Allis treatment center.

2 suspects in custody for possible connection to dead body found in water in Two Rivers
Police said the death is under investigation and involves “several locations of interest” across the state.

Time to party like it's 1982: A look back at the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series run
That fall, the team fell to the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3. This year, the Brew Crew is looking for its first World Series win.

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Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.

Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins (pictured) near their Bristol home.

Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.

Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.

We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said
Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.

No 'protective ring' and visiting rules too strict - key points from Covid report on care homes
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

Race, illness, injury, repeat - the devastating syndrome threatening athletic careers
British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.

Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed
The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.

US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.

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Royals roll out red carpet for visiting Sultan
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

Three children injured after school bus roof ripped off in crash
Three children receive hospital treatment after a bus on its way to Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed crashes.

Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

Christina Applegate says she was wrongfully diagnosed with MS
She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".

Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits
The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

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How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.

Ronaldo let Manchester United down - Ten Hag
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.

We were not underprepared for World Cup, says England's O'Neill
England's Brad O'Neill has dismissed the suggestion they were underprepared for their Rugby League World Cup campaign as they bid to start salvaging it with an unchanged team against France.

Race, illness, injury, repeat - REDs and why men are suffering in silence
British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.