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It's the start of meteorological fall? Yah, right.
Very warm and humid conditions to start September.

Menasha residents seek aid as tornado cleanup continues
A $1 million grant will help Fox Cities residents pay for basic needs as recovery continues from an EF3 tornado that damaged thousands of local homes.

Wisconsin elections officials expect Milwaukee audit logs by Friday
The investigation focused on duplicate absentee ballots sent ahead of the April 7 spring election and the Aug. 11 partisan primary.

FBI data shows violent crime falling nationally and in Wisconsin
New FBI data shows violent crime is declining nationally and in Wisconsin, as Milwaukee leaders point to collaboration and prevention efforts.

New Green Bay superintendent focuses on attendance as school year begins
Green Bay district targets 27.3% chronic absenteeism rate.

‘Slap in the face’: Wisconsin dairy farmers brace for impact with imported beef
One Wisconsin dairy farmer says he could lose $7500-10,000 a month.

Tornado forces hundreds of Wisconsin kids to start new school year in a different school
Menasha's Gegan Elementary will stay closed all year following storm damage.

What is a Potential Tropical Cyclone?
Potential Tropical Cyclone forecasts go out earlier to give people more time to prepare.

Dolly Parton’s Monroe memory still hangs on the wall 21 years later
Her visit remains one of Monroe Health Services’ most unforgettable moments — a little Dolly sparkle still hanging around.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges
The move prevents him from practicing or attending games.

Army Reserve enlistments surge in Milwaukee as recruiting numbers reach new heights
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Want to work at a top Midwest resort? Grand Geneva is hiring
Employees say the resort offers career advancement and opportunities to grow.

'I've had one nightmare because I was in it': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues one month later
Some areas of Menasha remain frozen in the moments following the storm.

Ezequiel Durán leads the way as Rangers snap 4-game skid by beating Brewers 7-4
Milwaukee’s Gary Sánchez hit his 200th career homer.

Dolphins find their new backup QB by acquiring Kyle McCord from Packers
They acquired him in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.

In Focus: Stop Insider Trading Act
We explore the Stop Insider Trading Act, which has cleared the US House of Representatives but still needs to clear a vote in the Senate.

In Focus: Professor discusses impact Stop Insider Trading Act legislation could have
While support for a stock trading ban is high, some say that the bill does not go far enough.

In Focus: The Badger Project discusses tracked stock trading by Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Peter Cameron is Managing Editor with The Badger Project, an independent news nonprofit in Wisconsin.

In Focus: Rep. Bryan Steil discusses importance of Stop Insider Trading Act
The legislation would ban members of congress and their families from purchasing new stocks.

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23
He joins a star-studded fraternity that includes Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Eddie Mathews, Mickey Mantle and more.

World News

Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

Nepal death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers race to find workers trapped in mud-filled tunnels
Thousands are still missing as Chinese state media report the official number of fatalities in Tibet at 16.

Man charged with murder of woman and girl after fatal Teesside house fire
A seven-year-old girl and her aunt died in the fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, on 26 August.

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.

New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.

US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.

Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict
BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like when Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of murdering the famous rapper.

Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain
After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?

Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.

How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened
Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.

Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record
Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

Swinney to cut number of health boards in efficiency drive
Scotland's 14 health boards could be merged into two for the mainland, with different arrangements for the islands.

Flock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in US
BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.

Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event
The chief rabbi and Angela Rayner are among speakers at the event, nearly a year on from the attack.

Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo
Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.

South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work
The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
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Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.

Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank?
Arsenal's fans are singing about winning the league again under Mikel Arteta. Monday's 1-0 win at Aston Villa demonstrated the strengths they have developed under their long-serving manager.

What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.

A loss that feels different - Djokovic's future more uncertain than ever
After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?