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Wisconsin DHS confirms 15 measles cases, six probable ones in the state
The cases are in Iowa and Lafayette counties and were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.

What Wisconsin’s primary results mean for November
Many people are now wondering how the results will shape races up and down the ballot over the next 80 or so days.

Washington County considers countywide EMS service to address staffing, rising costs
Officials hope to have a countywide decision within the next month or two, before communities need to have balanced budgets in December.

Bucks announce 2026-27 regular season schedule
The team opens the regular season at the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Showers end with quiet conditions overnight
A few areas of fog may develop overnight.

FEMA assesses storm damage in Winnebago County
The assessments are a crucial and preliminary step in the process of qualifying for FEMA disaster assistance.

3 things to watch in Packers preseason
The Packers open their preseason Thursday night in Pittsburgh against Mike McCarthy’s Steelers.

Fond du Lac, one of several Wisconsin communities, offering relocation incentives
Wisconsin is making a multi-million-dollar investment to attract people to move to the state.

You'll still need your umbrella at times this weekend
Better chance for rain will be Saturday.

Padres win 4-3 in 11 innings to sweep MLB-leading Brewers
Merrill hit a tying sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and Luis Campusano followed with a two-out single to bring in Sun-Mung Song from second base.

'An unfortunate error': Milwaukee election results delayed after upload mistake
The city’s results were delayed into Wednesday morning after five of nine memory cards contained audit logs instead of the election results.

Wisconsin State Fair food vendors bring unique flavors inspired by the state
At this 11-day event, attendees can find more than 170 different food and drink vendors.

‘There’s not a dime's worth of difference’: Tom Tiffany says he was ready to take on any Democratic challenger in November
Tiffany will face David Crowley, though many Republicans had hoped socialist Francesca Hong would have won on Tuesday night.

David Crowley begins campaign trail as Democratic nominee
David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in a tightly contested primary race.

How Crowley’s win could impact the campaign for Wisconsin’s third congressional district
Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden expected Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

'He's very vocal': Zaire Franklin joins Packers linebackers
Franklin essentially replaces Quay Walker at linebacker and wasted no time becoming a leadership presence for the Packers.

Derecho leaves path of destruction in the Midwest
Severe thunderstorms related to the storm complex produced damaging winds across six states.

Report shows I-94 project could last longer without changes
WisDOT could reduce or eliminate the delay by starting parts of the project earlier than intended.

'Today begins a new chapter': David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong
Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor.

Voters in Wrightstown don’t want large data center developments
A total of 87% voted “No” to a referendum question asking if the village should authorize or participate in any public improvements related to them.

World News

Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in East Sussex
"It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.

Watch: Aerial footage shows homes engulfed in flames in Stourbridge
Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes.

UK sees hottest day of the year as 38.1C recorded in Kew Gardens
An amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.

Five key takeaways from results day 2026
Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.

Son of 102-year-old says father died after being 'pushed off stage'
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.

'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.

Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses
The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal
Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her
BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance?
The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.

Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?
The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026.

'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results
A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.

The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision

Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.

How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban
Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.

Big Issue says vendors struggling as sales hit by heatwaves
Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK as people retreat from the heat.

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru gave their victims the drug GBL to render them unconscious.

'Living in temporary accommodation has taken a huge toll on my family'
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.

Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on building
The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.

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Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Philomena Cunk examines life and existence
Mockumentary from Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan

In 1940s Australia, a young orphan is brought to a remote orphanage
The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery