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Kenosha Rep's 'Annie' continues to break the format while centering community
"Annie" will be at the Ralph J. Houghton Performance Center in Kenosha, Wis. from Nov. 19-22, 2026.

Brewers to host 'Rally for October' watch party Sept. 22, postseason tickets go on sale next week
The "Rally for October" will take place at the UW Credit Union Plaza with gates opening at 4 p.m.

Greenfield mayor asks for removal of police chief after city investigation
The city's investigation revealed what it called “concerning findings” and patterns of behavior that warranted the filing.

Packers are producing big plays. Now they need to start delivering big point totals
Green Bay had seven pass completions of at least 20 yards Sunday, but still lost to the Vikings after scoring only one touchdown.

Christian Yelich's 2-run double rallies NL Central champion Brewers to 5-4 win over Pirates
Yelich grounded his double down the left-field line off Carmen Mlodzinski to erase a 4-3 deficit.

Madison Area Technical College expands paramedic training to Reedsburg and Watertown
The expansion aims to address EMS staffing challenges in rural areas.

Supreme Court hears cases arguing congressional maps are gerrymandered
Both lawsuits were dismissed at the circuit court level earlier this year, but the Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals in each case.

Heavy rainfall returning for the start of your weekend
Storms likely Saturday with scattered showers for some Sunday.

Starting Thursday rainy, ending it quiet
Showers gradually clear out Thursday morning.

Revised ATC power line plan draws mixed response in Ozaukee County
The revised proposal, announced Monday, eliminates construction of a new east-west line through Saukville and Trenton.

UW-Platteville allegations highlight hazing dangers, risk on larger scale
UW-Platteville suspended its men’s cross country season amid hazing allegations; support has been offered to students.

City attorney questions Madison police monitor’s compliance with procedures
A Madison legal memo raises questions about the interim police monitor’s compliance with city procedures, testing public trust in local oversight.

Packers offensive line looks to respond after Love takes 15 hits vs. Jets
The Packers are working to improve protection and communication after Jordan Love was hit 15 times in a Week 1 loss at Minnesota.

American Family Field store sees rush for Brewers playoff gear
Brewers fans packed the American Family Field team store for NL Central gear as Milwaukee chases franchise records and playoff positioning.

3 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin
One confirmed case is in Marathon County; the other two new cases are in Vernon County.

Study finds fecal contamination at 64% of sampled Wisconsin water sites
An Environment America study found unsafe fecal contamination at many Wisconsin water sites, with Milwaukee-area rivers among the areas of concern.

Could AI really bring about the end to humanity?
UW-Madison professor breaks down risks tied to AI regulations.

Marquette poll director says latest survey shows 'trouble' for Republicans in November elections
Charles Franklin, the director of the Marquette Law School Poll, found voters have low opinions of the war with Iran and inflation.

Metallica to play at Camp Randall next summer
The venue announced it will host Metallica for its M72 World Tour on June 12, 2027.

Your guide to haunted houses across Wisconsin
Here's where you can get your fright on this spooky season.

World News

Remains found after wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019
A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found in London almost seven years after she went missing.

Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah Woods
Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people.

King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.

Watch: Is Canada about to join the EU?
Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.

UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen
BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.

Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death
The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.

Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

'I can get more time': Breast cancer patient finds out she can get life extending drug
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS.

FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.

Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

What could EU associate member status mean for Canada?
Mark Carney says he is seeking a "unique" relationship with the bloc, but currently there is no such thing as an associate member.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.

What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger
A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.

Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.

GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott are on CD and vinyl editions of the album, but some fans have pointed out the "irony" of this following a controversial decision for a digital-only release of the game.

Portsmouth RNLI station remains temporarily closed after anti-migrant protests
The RNLI says it hopes to have the lifeboat station operational again as soon as possible.

Watch: Seized luxury goods up for auction in Singapore after $2.2bn money laundering case
The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for sale.

Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

Zelensky appoints new chief prosecutor after predecessor's corruption scandal
Former chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko after searches of his offices by Ukrainian anti-corruption officials.

Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

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Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
It's the only thing you can trust. A friendship forged in motherhood is broken by a loss

The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.

River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.

Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.