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CBS announces Tony Romo's permanent exit following arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
Romo had been on leave since his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.

Packers receivers forced to adjust without Jayden Reed
Skyy Moore is among some of the Packers receivers that will have to take on larger role at Tampa.

Mequon doctor sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison for unlawful prescribing
He was charged in June with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substance outside of a professional practice and without medical purpose.

15-year-old shot and killed in La Crosse
Police said officers were called to the scene at 7th and Hood streets on Thursday night for a shooting.

Vendors reflect on first months of Madison Public Market
Madison Public Market vendors said community support helped them adapt after a delayed grand opening, with a celebration set for Nov. 19.

Great forecast for the first weekend of October
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

Sunny and cooler for the end of your workweek
High temperatures back below average in the low 60s.

Winnebago County emergency managers reflect on response to the July 27 EF-3 Fox Cities tornado
In Winnebago County, emergency management professionals said years of planning helped guide the early response and recovery efforts after the storm.

Battle of the Bays features winless Buccaneers and struggling Packers
The Packers were booed at Lambeau Field following an embarrassing loss to Atlanta in their home opener last Thursday.

DPI data: Milwaukee Public Schools shows academic growth, but remains below state average
Milwaukee Public Schools saw improvements across core subjects, with leaders crediting a new literacy strategy for the gains.

U.S. trade leaders talk G20 meetings, negotiations with Canada
U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer gave an update Thursday on what the G20 ministers have been working on this week in Milwaukee.

Dane County’s $946.8 million 2027 budget proposal funds housing, conservation, roads
Highlights included $10 million for the Dane County Conservation Fund and $20 million for the Affordable Housing Development Fund.

3 things to watch in Packers at Buccaneers
It’ll be a chance to rinse out the bitter taste of the drubbing they took in the home opener to the Atlanta Falcons.

LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline reinstated
The “press 3” option allows LGBTQ+ youth to speak to someone who is trained for their specific needs during a mental health crisis.

Driver charged in construction worker death on Madison's East Side
The 65-year-old construction worker was hit by a car around 1:10 p.m. on Sept. 24 near Pflaum and Alder Roads.

The launch-angle revolution changed baseball. Are the Brewers a sign it's changing back?
“I think they have a real shot ... You can build around Chourio, Turang and Contreras. And the other guys, they know how to play the game."

3 billionaires give Republican Tom Tiffany a big cash boost in the Wisconsin governor's race
Tiffany has raised more than $26 million during the past two months, with $24 million-plus coming from just three people.

Your ultimate Wisconsin trick-or-treating guide
We rounded up trick-or-treat information for more than a dozen of Wisconsin's largest cities.

UW-Eau Claire’s marching band to perform in 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
It’ll be the ninth ensemble from Wisconsin to participate in the parade in its over 101 years of operation.

Milwaukee officials urge leaf bagging ahead of fall collections
The push comes as DPW aims to limit flooding and clogged catch basins this year.

World News

Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?
Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.

Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.

Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.

I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's
Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death
Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis say the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh.

Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after leaving TV's This Morning
The host says she is "fine" but getting checked after leaving midway through Friday's This Morning.

Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal ruled that jurors were misdirected on Julie Ann McIlwaine's loss of control defence to the killing of James Joseph Crossley.

London Fire Brigade named in Met's evidence file on Grenfell fire
The brigade is among 20 organisations the police have compiled evidence against since 2017.

What's really going on with the lymphatic drainage beauty trend videos?
Fans of these massages claim they "depuff" and "define" their stomach - but what's actually happening to their bodies?

School protests send shivers down French government's spine
A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.

What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

How to see the Orionid meteor shower this weekend
Friday sees the start of the Orionid meteor shower as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. It peaks later in October.

'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.

Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels
Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded.

Families remember teens who died in river
Luke Etheridge was kind and caring and Zara Shaw "had a zest for life", their families say.

First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal with Scotland
Rhun ap Iorwerth demands the UK government devolve policing, justice and welfare powers to Cardiff Bay.

Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Polanski
The Green leader tells his autumn conference that a vote for his party can force changes from Andy Burnham.

K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys
Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.

British paratrooper killed by explosion in Ukraine, coroner rules
L/Cpl George Hooley is the first UK service member to die in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us
The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.

Son of ex-Chelsea player died in 40C desert hike
Cassius Newton's wife urged him not to go on the hike, a coroner tells an inquest into his death.

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Man City confirm appeal against guilty verdict
The club's statement says the ruling contains "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe".

What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad?
BBC Sport looks at how Manchester City's guilty verdict will affect their existing players' futures and the club's dealings in the transfer market.

Tuchel would never rule out players not in top flight
England boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.

How Gordon became one of England's main men
Anthony Gordon has been England's in-form player since the World Cup knockout stage - is the Barcelona forward now undroppable?

Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.

Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?
Only five clubs have lifted the trophy in a Super League Grand Final - Warrington and Wakefield now have the chance to add their name to that list.