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Henderson, Yelich lead Brewers past Cubs for series sweep
Jackson Chourio and William Contreras also homered for majors-leading Milwaukee (91-56).

Madison council rejects Willy Street business relief proposal
The proposal was tied to businesses still dealing with the aftermath of the Ruiz shooting.

Yellowjacket activity spikes in Wisconsin
Peak yellowjacket season could still last for weeks.

Wisconsin congressman speaks at GOP midterm convention
Rep. Derrick Van Orden is running for re-election in the state’s most competitive district.

Oshkosh farmer raises concerns over proposed 1,500 acre solar project
Alliant Energy’s proposed Oshkosh Solar project would span 1,500 acres in Winnebago County, drawing concern from farmers and residents.

WEC completes Green Bay, Milwaukee primary investigations
While Green Bay was ordered to follow strict guidelines for the November election, no action was taken against the City of Milwaukee.

Clearing out overnight with slightly cooler Thursday ahead
Some patchy fog will be possible in spots overnight.

23-year-old suspect shot and killed by police, officer injured in chase
MPD had been attempting to pull over a car matching the description of one that was wanted in the City of Glendale for a “shots fired incident.”

Archery, crossbow deer hunting seasons begin Saturday
The seasons run through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, and in some areas, until Jan. 31, 2027.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio continuing to perform his best in clutch moments
Chourio hit a tying, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning of Milwaukee's 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Lara's single in 10th gives Brewers 4-3 win over Cubs after Chourio's tying homer in 9th
Milwaukee extended its NL Central lead to nine games over Chicago by coming from behind to defeat the Cubs for a second straight day.

Amish buggy crash kills 1 woman, injures 5 others
A Volkswagen crashed into an Amish buggy in Tomah, after the driver reportedly had a "sneezing fit."

Wisconsin agencies suspend Flock cameras amid data concerns
Sheboygan, Winnebago County, Fond du Lac County and Racine County are among several that have ended Flock Safety contracts.

Wisconsin small towns, cities work to keep their communities vibrant and attractive
From infrastructure upgrades to new development, Wisconsin’s small- and medium-sized communities are bolstering downtowns.

Mild September weekend with possible rain
A few off and on showers may be possible this weekend.

Micah Parsons' early season absence will test the Packers' pass-rush abilities
In the year since the Green Bay Packers acquired Micah Parsons, they’ve lost each of the four games the All-Pro edge rusher has missed.

Control of State Senate up for grabs this November
Control of the Wisconsin Senate will hinge on key November races as Democrats seek two seats and Republicans push for a 2027 trifecta.

Drought conditions vary widely for Wisconsin farmers before harvest
Wisconsin farmers are seeing uneven crop conditions as drought persists in parts of the state and harvest approaches.

Wisconsin Republicans head to Texas for GOP Midterm Convention
Two Wisconsin Congressmen in competitive races made different decisions – one will attend, the other won’t.

Cudahy-based used auto parts business must pay $48M for misleading consumers
A jury found that the company made misrepresentations about the mileage of auto parts in 9.3 million sales quotes.

World News

Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.

Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.

England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The government is expected to detail how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.

Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.

'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.

Group entered hotel where Pakistani cricketers mistaken for migrants were staying
Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.

Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
Rescuers are searching for survivors after the vessel travelling from the mainland to a popular tourist destination caught fire.

Primark finally set to launch home deliveries as UK sales struggle
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed
Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.

Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

'It started as a joke, a fantasy' - F1 heads to football-obsessed Madrid
After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.

How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.

American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.

August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.

UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.

Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.

Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.

Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide
The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.

BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

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Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?
And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

Why Dolly Parton meant so much to so many around the world
Dolly Parton's death sparked an huge outpouring of love - why did she mean so much?

A vivid account of WHAM!'s legendary 1985 tour in China
Making pop history. Priceless footage tells the true story of a real 80s culture shock

Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.

Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.