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Sports and fitness is hot in Milwaukee this week
Looking for fun, entertaining sports and fitness events to check out in Milwaukee this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Here's how a new Sheboygan nonprofit aims to make child care more accessible for local families
A Million Dreamz is seeking to fill the gaps in child care in Sheboygan County, especially for parents who work second or third shift.

Marquette 65, Purdue 55: Golden Eagles storm back in the second half
Marquette shook off a brutal first half to erase an 18-point deficit. Koby McEwen had a game-high 23 points, 18 in the second half.

Bucks assign Giannis' brother to Wisconsin Herd
The Milwaukee Bucks have assigned Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, to the G League. The Bucks announced Wednesday that Atnteokounmpo and Dragan Bender have been assigned to the Wisconsin Herd. Antetokounmpo, who signed a two-year, minimum contract with Milwaukee during the offseason, has appeared in one game for the Bucks this season, while Bender has yet to see any action for Milwaukee....

Report: No contract extension talks yet between Brewers, Christian Yelich
Ken Rosenthal’s latest says the Brewers haven’t approached Yelich yet about a contract extension, and brings up the idea of trading him before free agency

Wisconsin 83, McNeese State 63: Some highlights can be found in an ugly victory
The Badgers hit some open three-pointers and survived without Kobe King and with Nate Reuvers limited, but that won't be enough vs. Big Ten opponents.

Two lanes of I-43 northbound reopen at Daphne Road
Two left lanes of Interstate 43 northbound at Daphne Road have reopened after a crash. No other information has been given. READ MORE:Two lanes of I-43 northbound reopen at Daphne Road CHECK OUT WISN:Get the top Milwaukee news weather and sports. With the day’s biggest stories and ones you may have missed, our Wisconsin news team has you covered.

Young sisters get chance to test Milwaukee County tornado siren
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management hosted two honorary emergency coordinators, Wednesday, for safety training and the opportunity to administer the county’s monthly tornado siren test. Sisters Summer Hart, 10, and Sadie Hart, 8, met staff members at the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday for a tour, review of tornado safety ...

New Walker's Point New American spot Ash opens its doors
A new New American spot has made its debut in the neighborhood. Read on for more details.

Ancient cup given to 1st marathon victor returned to Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An ancient Greek cup awarded as a prize to the marathon winner in the first modern Olympics of 1896 has been returned to Athens from a German university. Greece’s Culture Ministry said Wednesday that the 6th century B.C. pottery vessel was considered lost for decades until research in 2014 by archaeologist Giorgos Kavvadias identified it in the University of Muenster’s collections. 

N. Korea warns of retaliation against U.S-S. Korea military drills
<p>North Korea threatened on Wednesday to retaliate if the United States goes ahead with scheduled military drills with South Korea, ramping up pressure on Washington to change course as a year-end North Korean deadline for U.S. flexibility approaches.&nbsp;</p>

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Analysis: Roger Stone’s defense? MAGA, God and Donald Trump
<p>Given the chance to tell his side of the story, Stone chose not to take the witness stand. Given the opportunity to call witnesses, his attorneys opted instead to simply play portions of the congressional testimony in question.</p>

Chris Wallace: Impeachment witness Taylor 'very damaging' to Trump
Fox News anchor Chris Wallace argued that William Taylor's testimony in front of the House Intelligence Committee was very damaging to President Trump.

Erdogan says he returned Trump’s threatening letter on Syria invasion


School threw out hot lunches of students with over $15 debt
"We deeply regret our actions today and the embarrassment that it caused," the school district said in a statement.

The News In Cartoons
<p>News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.</p>

19 Brilliant Ways To Supplement Social Security That Many Don’t Know


Country music's biggest scandals
From Jason Aldean's cheating drama and Wynonna Judd's husband's arrest to the Dixie Chicks' vent about George W. Bush, relive country's biggest scandals.

Demi Lovato goes Instagram official with new boyfriend
This is the singer's first social media-official romance since her July 2018 overdose.

Celebs who started out as child actors
Leonardo DiCaprio, who will be celebrating his 45th birthday on Nov.

Stefani reveals new nickname for her and Shelton
The singer said she is 'really excited' about the couple's new combined moniker.

Pete Davidson, Kaia Gerber seen on yet another date
The comedian and the model are together in NYC again as reports claim Kaia is 'super into him' and 'giddy' about their hangouts.

Kelly Dodd is engaged to boyfriend Rick Leventhal
Kelly Dodd Is Engaged to Boyfriend Rick Levanthal

Teresa Giudice details reuniting with Joe in Italy
‘Lots of Tears!’ Teresa Giudice Details Reuniting With Husband Joe in Italy

38 men who should have been People's Sexiest Man Alive
John Legend was revealed as People's Sexiest Man Alive this year, but here are 38 other undeniably sexy men we think deserved the title.

Ranking the 11 most disappointing NFL teams of 2019


Playoff selection committee can’t make a case for 'Bama
Given how the selection committee evaluates contenders, Alabama isn't a playoff team.

Where will the Kaepernick story go from here?


An anatomy of Harbaugh's cursed holiday catalog cover
Michigan's annual holiday catalog is back, now with 10,000% more Jim Harbaugh.

Local Wisconsin News

Madison council passes 2020 budget with money for independent police auditor
Madison Common Council has approved the budget for 2020, including funding for an independent police auditor.

At the start of the meeting Thursday, the money for the position was i...

Adams County man sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for possessing firearms as felon
An Adams County man has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison Wednesday for being a felon in possession of firearms.

According to a news release from the Wisconsin Departme...

Artist to dismantle spire saved from St. Raphael Cathedral fire in attempt to preserve its history
One hundred fifty years of history was destroyed when a fire burned down the St. Raphael Cathedral 14 years ago.

The spire was the only thing that was saved. For the past seven year...

Snow this evening ending around midnight
Areas of light snow could make roads slippery in spots this evening.

Areas of light snow and flurries will move through southern Wisconsin this evening. While the snow should rema...

Three new police officers, no ambulance: Police, fire departments react to city budget decisions
Decisions made by Madison's common council Tuesday night will have implications for the city's public safety departments next year.

While the police department is appreciative

Plover man sentenced to seven years in federal prison for meth distribution
A 36-year-old Plover man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Wednesday for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to a news release.

Corey Scheere...

Man sentenced to 84 months for possessing heroin with intent to distribute
A Chicago man was sentenced Wednesday to 84 months in federal prison for possessing 100 grams or more of heroin with intent to distribute.

Fred McGee, 46, pleaded guilty to the cha...

Edgewood College soccer, lacrosse teams moving to new venue
Edgewood College will have its first dedicated home venue for its soccer and lacrosse teams next fall.

According to a news release from the school, Edgewood's teams will practice and...

Olbrich Botanical Gardens preparing to show off new learning center, greenhouses
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is preparing to show off its new learning center and greenhouses.

The $12 million project will allow the gardens to have a dedicated education space for th...

Homeless man who died near downtown Janesville was war veteran, his family says
A homeless man who died overnight Sunday near downtown ...

Man sentenced for escaping from custody after northern Illinois bank robbery
A Georgia man was sentenced Wednesday to two years in federal prison for escaping from custody.

Larry Dollar, 48, of Duluth, Georgia, pleaded guilty to the offense Aug. 22.

Ac...

Dodge County Sheriff's Office warns people about recent scam
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a recent scam in which someone makes phone calls claiming to be a ranking official with the office and seeking payments to settle ...

Caretaker told cops a 4-year-old fell out a window
After police found 4-year-old Zya Singleton badly injured, her caretaker told them that the girl had fallen out a second-floor window while playing with a cat.

But doctors examinin...

Raymond Road detoured to single lane after water main break
City officials are detouring traffic on Raymond Road between Westchester Road and Shafer Drive to one lane after a water main broke, according to a news release.

Water will be shut...

DHS announces new graduate medical education grant
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a $1.9 million grant to support eight Graduate Medical Education residents.

According to a news release, the grants will assi...