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Lawyers say Packers' Josh Jacobs has 'tangible evidence' disputing allegations from other women
Police on Friday released records from their investigation that included the accounts of three other women who shared similar allegations.

Brewers fans line up overnight to meet Christian Yelich in Greendale
Brewers fans lined up overnight in Greendale to meet Christian Yelich as World Series celebrations continue after record crowds and merchandise sales.

Wisconsin farmer: Rural voters ‘pretty dissatisfied’ with options on ballot
Dylan Bruce is voting for Democrat Rebecca Cooke over Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden.

Coach Matt LaFleur says Packers anticipate keeping Josh Jacobs on their roster
“We’re going to allow the NFL to do its process, but I would anticipate him being a member of us moving forward,” LaFleur said Monday.

What to watch for during Election Day in Wisconsin
Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

How to reuse your pumpkins after Halloween
There are many ways to reuse your pumpkins after Halloween.

Active weather returns to Wisconsin
Multiple rounds of rain are likely through Thursday.

Eau Claire State Senate race could determine control of the chamber
Democrat Jeff Smith is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Republican Michele Skinner.

Taking the temperature of Wisconsin farmers before the election
For farmers that typically lean conservative it's been a challenging year economically; will that motivate them to get to the polls?

Could weather have an impact on the 2026 elections?
Rain can be a factor in who turns out to vote.

Two races to watch in battle for State Senate control
Democrats are hoping to flip two open seats in their bid to run the State Senate in 2027.

Appleton Police investigating multiple deaths on south side
When officers responded to a complaint on Oct. 30, they found that multiple people had been shot, and they worked to secure the scene.

David Crowley’s record from Wisconsin Assembly to Milwaukee County executive
Though Crowley touts Act 12 among his biggest accomplishments, the sales tax increase has been criticized as much as it has been celebrated.

Where to get your 2026 We Energies Cookie Book
The annual recipe book will be available this year starting on Monday, Nov. 2.

A look at Congressman Tom Tiffany’s record on Capitol Hill as he seeks promotion
Tiffany is the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin.

Now Hiring: Kikkoman growth brings more job opportunities to southern Wisconsin
Kikkoman’s $560 million Jefferson investment builds on 50 years in Walworth County and could create more long-term jobs in southern Wisconsin.

'Slept on the sidewalk': Brewers fans go all out to meet William Contreras
Brewers fans lined up in Brookfield to meet World Series MVP William Contreras, as championship celebrations continued.

Brewers chaplain connects World Series win to faith during Mass
At St. Matthias in Milwaukee, Brewers Chaplain, Father Jerry Herda, and parishioners linked the team’s first World Series title to faith and prayer.

Here's where Wisconsinites in need can get a free Thanksgiving meal
This Thanksgiving, many Wisconsinites are prioritizing helping others by providing community meals or free Thanksgiving food baskets.

In Focus: Key races to follow in the Nov. 3 election in Wisconsin
Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi helps break it down.

World News

Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.

US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.

Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.

PM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin
The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.

Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.

Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals
An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy.

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers
The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.

'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means?
The slang term, which relates to outshining or upstaging someone, is one of 10 words celebrated.

King's former horse wins prestigious Melbourne Cup
Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".

Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.

A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever
The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes
The ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state.

A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache
Governments in Singapore and Malaysia are split between anxious citizens and an irascible neighbour.

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes
Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".

'We grew up around this historic Delhi mosque - now we have been forced out'
Authorities have razed hundreds of houses in a neighbourhood in central Delhi, saying they were built on government land.

What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final moments
A private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.

The Papers: Mahmood's 'Duty of care' or 'climbdown' and 'The new cold war'
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's revision of settlement plans for migrant care workers features prominently in Tuesday's papers.

Bollywood film star Ranbir Kapoor on AI, movies and fatherhood
The film star plays the leading role in a major new adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.

Wage protests force hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories to close
These factories, which manufacture for brands like H&M and Uniqlo, rely on millions of lowly paid workers.

Apple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.

Dry and chilly start to November after wet but sunny October
Provisional Met Office figures just released show the UK had a warmer, wetter and sunnier October than average but quieter weather has now arrived.

Two boys arrested after Halloween party stabbings
Two teenage boys, both from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court
A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.

Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

Prosecutors hint at retrial for Lindsay Clancy on murder charges
Judge William Sullivan said if the case is headed to a retrial, that could happen as soon as March 2027.

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