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Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus brings Hispanic Heritage Month to the State Capitol
The announcement came on Monday, Sept. 15, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month.

FEMA explains which Wisconsinites could get flood assistance
The deadline to apply for assistance is Nov. 12.

Wisconsin associate principal falsely accused of making derogatory comment about Charlie Kirk
Cynthia “Cindy” Rehberg was not the one who made the post.

Schiff releases report alleging Trump administration is misusing taxpayer funds for 'propaganda'
A new report from Sen. Schiff is accusing the Trump administration of misusing taxpayer dollars to display political banners in the nation’s capital.

Inmate dies at Milwaukee County Jail
The death of the 34-year-old inmate is now under investigation.

Amber Alert canceled for missing 6-year-old Wisconsin girl after found safe
Ruby R. Lehman is a white, 6-year-old girl with brown hair and green eyes. She is 4 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds.

Central High School Musical Theater Program celebrates 10th anniversary season
The program will include 34 participating high schools this season; that's more than double the number of schools that participated when it launched.

Hales Corners school reopens after major flood damage
School is back in session at a building badly damaged by recent flooding.

Rail Safety Week focuses on the dangers, legalities of walking on train tracks
Almost 40 people have died in rail trespassing cases in Wisconsin since 2020.

Summer warmth this week
High temperatures will stay in the 70s and 80s.

Brown County's first same-sex couple speaks out amid threat to U.S. Supreme Court LGBTQ+ rights case
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to overturn its decade-old decision in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case.

Analysis: Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it
Critics argued in the offseason that it’s a dangerous play, but there wasn’t enough injury data to ban it for safety concerns.

Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. is questionable to play vs. Maryland, his former team
Danny O’Neil has filled in as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback since Edwards’ injury.

Democratic Sen. Kelda Roys launches campaign for Wisconsin governor
She’s now the third Democrat to enter the race after Gov. Tony Evers said he would not seek a third term.

2 killed while out test-driving a car in Madison
The test car struck another car attempting to make a left-hand turn into a business parking lot.

Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago
Searchers have been looking for the ship since the 1970s, lending to the F.J. King's reputation as a ghost ship.

World's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine
Nicknamed "Clover," the sunflower was recently confirmed by Guinness World Records as the tallest ever recorded.

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate
Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic cultures.

Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25, Notre Dame is the first ranked 0-2 team since 1988
Texas A&M was promoted six spots after it overcame a scary injury to safety Bryce Anderson.

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

World News

Why Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of planning have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three
The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression".

DC-style crackdown on crime coming to Memphis, Tennessee, Trump says
Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-let city despite opposition from its mayor.

PM says he would never have appointed Mandelson had he known full Epstein links
The PM says a due diligence process was gone through before Lord Mandelson was appointed US ambassador.

Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up
BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

Hillsborough Law will include duty of candour
The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters.

Eden Project architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw dies
The architect is remembered as having "endless curiosity about how things are made".

Teenager arrested after 15-year-old dies in Manchester stabbing
Police had reports of a "disturbance" on Monday and found a teenager with stab wounds.

Ready for an autumn declutter? Four ways to get started
As summer draws to a close, we explore BBC Woman's Hour's expert strategies to help us declutter.

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby's death
The couple were found guilty in July after a lengthy retrial at the Old Bailey.

Starmer aide resigns after explicit texts about Abbott surface
Downing Street said the messages about the veteran MP were "appalling and unacceptable".

Eurovision has never been about politics, says BBC boss Tim Davie
The director general says the corporation is "aware of the concerns" around Israel's participation.

Hillsborough Law - what is it and how did we get here?
Following the news that an agreement has been reached on the long-awaited Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, the BBC's Judith Moritz looks at its history.

'Crisis for PM grows' and Owen Cooper wins Emmy at 15
The papers say there is increasing pressure on the Keir Starmer following his third "political crisis" in 10 days.

Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says
The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.

Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.

'I'm just a mixed-race kid from Kirkby', says Stephen Graham after Emmys win
Stephen Graham is emotional as he accepts an Emmy award for his role in the hit series Adolescence.

Shot dead for protesting against corruption in Nepal
Many young people were among more than 70 people killed in anti-corruption protests in Nepal.

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Musk's language while addressing rally was abhorrent, says home secretary
Shabana Mahmood says the tech billionaire "doesn't get to mess with British democracy" after Musk calls for dissolution of Parliament.

UK jets to defend Polish skies after Russian drone incursion
Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Poland's territory earlier this month

Man 'stole Banksy for collection of love hearts'
Girl with Balloon, valued at £270,000, was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London.

Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe
The Zapad-2025 military drills come just days after Poland accused Moscow of violating its air space with a drone incursion.

Eight charged over Unite the Kingdom rally disorder
The Metropolitan Police also issued an appeal to trace 11 more people they want to speak to.

Cheating scandal rocks world stone skimming championships
Several competitors on the Scottish island of Easdale used stones that were ground down to be perfectly circular.

Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief
Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson's DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon.

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The Aristocrat, the Convict and the Missing Baby
An aristocrat and her convict partner go on the run with their newborn, ending in tragedy.

Are The Conservatives 'Over'?
Tory MP and shadow minister Danny Kruger defects to Reform.

Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport experts make predictions
BBC Sport experts predict their Champions League winners, which English team will get the furthest, a surprise package and which player excites them the most.

'From another planet' - Duplantis seals 14th world record & third world title
Armand Duplantis clinches his 14th world record as the Swedish superstar continues his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title.

'A heart as big as his smile' - Hatton's family pay tribute
Ricky Hatton's family pay tribute to the former world champion, who was found dead at the age of 46 at his home in Manchester on Sunday.