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Milwaukee Common Council overrides mayor's veto of additional funding for fire department
The Milwaukee Fire Department will now receive $10 million in total funding.

Travel headaches for many during the busy Thanksgiving travel week
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day game
The Packers played in Detroit on Thanksgiving every year from 1951 until 1963. This is the eighth time since 2000 they’ve done it.

Traffic calming measures planned for Brady Steet in Milwaukee over next year
The first phase is being rolled out in December, with all traffic lights being converted to all-red flashing mode for a four-way stop model.

Will La Niña bring more lake-effect snow this year?
Above-average lake temperatures and a La Niña pattern will likely mean more snow.

Hundreds of staff troubled by UWGB Chancellor Mike Alexander's leaked proposal
The proposal features plans to “restructure” the university's teaching and faculty load.

2 killed in plane crash in Green County
Police said they received a 911 call around 5:14 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, for reports of the crash at a gravel quarry in the Town of Sylvester.

Everyday Hero: Retired superintendent pilots senior community joyrides
Dean Gorrell, the former Verona Area School District superintendent, helped the Verona Senior Center fundraise and pilot a $15,000 trishaw bike.

Last mild day before a shift to winter
Expect pockets of rain and drizzle with low clouds and fog.

Packers' dominant defense getting ready for tougher tests
Micah Parsons says Green Bay’s defense still has room for improvement.

Nursing programs lose 'professional degree' status under new federal loan rules
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development estimates that by 2040, Wisconsin will need 19,000 nurses.

'Slender Man' defendant Morgan Geyser in custody in Cook County after escape from group home
Police say Geyser cut off her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet and left a group home Saturday night. She could now face charges.

Neighbors react to learning about Morgan Geyser's group home nearby
Many people who live along that street, didn’t even know a group home existed there.

Winter weather threatens Thanksgiving travel
Rain, snow, and gusty wind may create travel headaches and disrupt holiday plans.

24-year-old Lomira man found dead in hunting accident
Authorities said they found Michael Kottke dead near a tree stand “from an apparent gun shot wound” after receiving a 911 call Saturday.

What $21 billion sale of Exact Sciences means for Wisconsin
The medical testing company started in Madison in 1995.

After Thanksgiving, Democrats’ fight to extend ACA enhanced premium subsidies will continue
The Senate is expected to vote on a measure to do that in December, but there's no guarantee there will be movement in the House.

Mother of 6-year-old at center of Amber Alert case pleads not guilty
An Amber Alert was issued for Ruby Lehmann in September. She was found in the woods with a registered sex offender, who she and her mother lived with.

‘I don't consider myself to be a hero’: Assembly honors Wisconsin woman who ensures neighbors have enough to eat
If you have ever walked into WayForward Resources, formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry, in the last 19 years, chances are you have met Janet Bybee.

Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford shares how the city educates residents on government, homeownership
Since being sworn in five years ago, Woodford has helped elevate a program called the Resident Leadership Academy.

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'Premium' cars like BMW and Mercedes cut from Motability scheme
Motability says it will provide vehicles that meet disabled peoples' needs and are safe and affordable.

Jury trials could be scrapped in England and Wales except for most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.

Man arrested over fly-tipped mountain of waste
A 39-year-old man is arrested after the huge pile of rubbish was found in Oxfordshire.

Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi.

Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

'I didn't start it, Miss': Starmer sorry for leading pupils in 6-7 dance banned by school
The prime minister performed a version of the viral dance with primary school children, before being told it was not allowed.

Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone
Comedy writer Graham Linehan "deliberately whacked" a teenage trans woman's phone out of her hand, a court heard.

How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

Same-sex marriage must be respected throughout EU, top court tells Poland
The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish authorities refused to recognise their marriage.

Watch: Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.

We earn £60,000 and want a bigger house - stamp duty should be scrapped
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people
The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

How the government's sugar tax will work
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?
The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.

Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?
Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.

The school with almost 100% attendance - and how they did it
Attendance rates remain significantly lower than in 2019, but one school is bucking the trend.

'Don't wait for permission' - Bafta Breakthrough star Ellis Howard's advice to young artists
The What it Feels Like For a Girl star says his career changed when he posted Instagram videos.

Are we going to have a white Christmas this year?
Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.

Our dog's bark saved my husband's life after his cardiac arrest
A four-year-old golden retriever from County Fermanagh is being honoured as a "CPR hero" in London.

Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big
Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.

Man jailed for murdering teen yards from his home
Eddie Kinuthia, 19, died after being stabbed "multiple times" near his home in Bristol.

High Court refuses garden radar scan for McKay remains
Judge accuses McKay family of "egregious conduct" after a homeowner cited "borderline harassment".

Four new arrests made following Louvre jewellery heist
Two men and two women from Paris are the latest to be questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.

Red Cross receives coffin said to contain Gaza hostage's body
The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to Israel's forensic medicine institute for identification.

Better than the John Lewis ad? Schoolboys melt hearts with Last Christmas doorbell video
The boys from Denny said they left the message on the doorbell "to get you in the Christmas spirit".

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Another Trump Ukraine Peace Plan
Trump hints at 'big progress' in Ukraine talks.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine?
The US president has urged Zelensky to accept a controversial ceasefire deal

Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw
The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

Ronaldo clear for World Cup opener despite red card
Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Have Premier League's most expensive signings been successful?
Which of the Premier League's most expensive signings can be considered a success, or a failure, relative to their achievements?