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'I was breathing in, but nothing was happening': Retired deputy shares journey with rare genetic condition
Daniel Hughes retired early after learning a chronic cough was a pre-existing lung disease that was sparked from short telomere syndrome.

Wisconsin retailers optimistic for holiday sales growth
The final weeks of the year are an important time for many Wisconsin Main Street retailers.

Winter weather to impact the busy Thanksgiving travel day
A storm system brings travel troubles as it marches across the country.

Opening gun deer weekend shows 3.9% increase in deer harvest
Hunters registered 90,671 deer this year for opening weekend.

Geyser one step closer to returning to Waukesha after waiving extradition hearing
Waukesha County's DA Office said it will work with the Sheriff’s Department to bring Geyser back to Waukesha County. It did not give a timeline.

Body camera footage shows police encounter with Morgan Geyser at Illinois truck stop
Geyser was one of the two girls convicted in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.

Milwaukee Common Council approves police union contract
The vote was in favor of ratifying the contract 10-1.

Wisconsin Technology Council holds panel on energy impacts of data centers
Questions continue to be raised about how much energy the data center facilities will use.

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.

Some travelers take to Wisconsin roads early for Thanksgiving
About 1.6 million Wisconsinites are expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving.

Micah Parsons, Packers get ready for Thanksgiving Day matchup in Detroit
Parsons is a veteran of Thanksgiving Day games from his time with the Cowboys.

Winter weather threatens Thanksgiving travel
Snow and strong winds may create travel headaches and disrupt holiday plans.

Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels must decide congressional redistricting cases
Two lawsuits argue the battleground state’s congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans.

Rain turns to snow overnight
Winter comes crashing in overnight with snow taking over.

Milwaukee Common Council approves fire-safety disclosure requirement
Landlords of multi-family buildings are required to give tenants standardized information about fire alarms, sprinkler systems and inspection dates.

Turkey clean-up: Tips for navigating the Thanksgiving disposal
While reusing leftover scraps can go a long way, some Thanksgiving items have to be disposed of in a specific way, such as fryer oil

Construction, weather and traffic: When should you travel for Thanksgiving?
From a winter storm to the best and worst times for traffic, here's what you should know before heading out the door.

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.

Bakeries, small businesses navigate holiday season while dealing with inflation
The holiday season is essential for many small businesses, but many are still struggling with inflation.

Men Healing Men event brings awareness to domestic violence
The event included demonstrations of what domestic violence looks like, resources and guidance on what to do if you find yourself in a situation.

World News

What the Budget means for you and your money
The Budget being delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances.

Budget 2025: Key points at a glance
Rachel Reeves is delivering her second Budget since Labour’s return to power – here’s what you need to know.

Henry Zeffman: Early release of Budget detail is totally surreal
The Budget is already out there, thanks to the Office for Budget Responsibility, which has published the details in error.

Paul Doyle pleads guilty to Liverpool parade charges
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.

Trump defends envoy after leak appears to show him coaching Russia
The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like "standard" negotiations.

Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill
The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban
They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.

Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping
Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.

Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.

Runaway driver caught by DNA on car airbag
Witnesses heard Jamie Challis leaving the scene of the crash in Newport saying “I gotta go”.

Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.

Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.

Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.

Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.

'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'
How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.

When does winter start?
Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.

Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80
Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".

Nvidia plays down Google chip threat concerns
The world's most valuable company said it was still "a generation ahead of the industry".

First openly gay Miss England has 'achieved dream'
Grace Richardson says she suffered bullying over her sexuality while at school in Leicestershire.

Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria.

Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft
The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said.

Thief caught on camera stealing giant Christmas decoration
The masked cyclist is shown taking the 8ft tall soldier from outside a bar in the capital.

Couple have last dance at Blackpool ballroom before move to care home
Ron and Marilyn Hill hit the dancefloor one final time after their granddaughter's plea on TikTok.

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The Budget: What To Watch Out For
More details emerge ahead of the budget about tax rises and increases to minimum wage.

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

Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed
The untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s

Inside McLaren's season - the rules, values, incidents & relationships
Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

England World Cup winner Dow retires aged 28
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering.

South Africa hammer India by 408 runs to complete historic clean sweep
South Africa hand India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday.

'It would be the biggest middle finger' - Chilwell eyes World Cup
Ben Chilwell is keen to show he can go from the Chelsea 'bomb squad' to England's World Cup squad thanks to his move to Strasbourg.