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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.

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

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.

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.

World News

Chris Mason: Reeves will be hoping the Budget buys her some time
Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.

Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

Justice secretary wants to scrap jury trials 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.

Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.

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.

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".

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.

Ukraine says 'understanding' reached with US on peace plan, as Trump says his envoy will meet Putin
President Trump says the original peace plan has been "fine-tuned", and that he will send his envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow.

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.

Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia.

Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
Zeynab Javadli's ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with Dubai police, accusing her of kidnapping their three daughters.

Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban
In September, Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro announced the ban "on behalf" of the Canadian government.

North Sea drilling restrictions to be relaxed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.

'I'm on £22,000 and want free bus travel for all students'
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 much are minimum wages set to rise?
Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in Scotland
Porcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive herself and other sex workers into poverty.

The Papers: 'Rachel Reeves' Budget Ledger' and 'Jury trials scrapped'
Budget day is here and the newspapers focus on the chancellor's highly-anticipated statement.

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.

The looming election Trump can't afford to lose
In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.

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.

What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner
The soon-to-be high-school graduate's body was found in her cabin while she was on vacation in the Caribbean with her extended family.

What comes next in the James Comey and Letitia James cases?
The government could appeal or attempt to retry the cases after a judge threw out the indictments

English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85
He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand.

Historian criticises BBC for removing Trump line from Radio 4 lecture
Rutger Bregman says he is "genuinely dismayed" after a line about the US president was edited out.

CPS to train staff to spot 'hidden crimes' when investigating domestic abuse
The CPS says data shows a "growing relationship" between domestic abuse and crimes including rape and stalking.

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.

Thai woman's cremation stopped as knocking on coffin heard, temple staff say
The general manager of a Buddhist temple was startled to see her "opening her eyes" as the coffin opened, AP news agency says.

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

Prince William reveals 'love' of cold water swimming
The Prince of Wales told fellow cold water swimmers that the hobby helps him "feel great afterwards".

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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.