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Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon
Wisconsin gas prices jumped 24 cents overnight to $4.34 per gallon, raising costs for drivers and small businesses across the state.

Milwaukee residents push city to end Flock contract
Since the investigations into officers’ misuse of the system, MPD has changed its policy to limit access to supervisors.

What record Wisconsin diesel prices mean for grocery delivery costs
Record Wisconsin diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and a Milwaukee grocer, adding pressure to weekly delivery fees and budgets.

AAA offers advice as gas prices spike in Wisconsin
AAA reported the price for regular unleaded gas spiked by $0.24 per gallon overnight.

Tom Tiffany’s wish to delist the gray wolves may come true
President Donald Trump is directing the Interior Department to consider removing protections for the wolves.

Stelio Kalkounos, former managing partner of Milwaukee's Five O’Clock Steakhouse, sentenced to 18 years in prison
If you or someone you know if being trafficked call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Quiet tonight before more rain arrives
Heavy rain is possible Friday into Saturday.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest returns in 2026
This year, there are 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Generac signs $8 billion agreement with Amazon to support data centers
As part of the agreement, Wisconsin-based Generac will provide backup power generators for those data centers.

American Girl's next Girl of the Year is from Wisconsin
American Girl was founded in 1986 in Middleton, Wis., just a few miles from Madison, where her story takes place.

Packers look to finish against Jets after Week 1 loss
The Packers head to New Jersey to face the Jets, with players saying finishing games must become more than talk after a Week 1 loss at Minnesota.

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.

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.

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.

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left 'torn' over Macklemore controversy
With Sheeran's next gig this weekend, some ticket holders said they were in two minds about going.

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.

British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead
Police exchanged fire with the suspected kidnappers, who were armed with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol.

New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

Watch: Can humpback whales experience grief?
Rare footage captured by researchers off Australia's Gold Coast suggests humpback whale mothers may experience grief when their calves die.

Badenoch says she is bringing in lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike
A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.

Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden
The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

Sunshine to return to parts of UK with warmer and drier weather on way
High pressure over the UK next week will bring a break from the wet and windy weather so far this month.

Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks
One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online.

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

The Papers: 'Giddy King' and 'war of words' over Earl Spencer book
Most papers feature the latest from the royal feud on the second day of Diana's brother Earl Spencer's book being serialised in the Daily Mail.

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.

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into 'Made in Europe' industry scheme
The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".

See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition
The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.

UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed
Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.

Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.

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.

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

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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

'Just the beginning' - Samba, 17, steals Man City show
Floyd Samba's scintillating debut stole the show at Etihad Stadium but also took the headlines away from another high-profile teenager in Manchester.

From -17 points to dream European start for Bournemouth
Bournemouth started a League Two season on -17 points in 2008, now they have made a dream start in European competition.

England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win
England comfortably chase a below-par target of 146 to thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets and seal the three-match T20 series with a game to spare.

'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.