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UW Health at Meriter trains AI to help guide NICU breathing procedures
Researchers are taking video from those procedures, cutting it into thousands of frames and using the images to teach AI to recognize anatomy.

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

A tale of two forecasts
Northwestern Wisconsin turns quiet, southeastern Wisconsin still sees some rain.

Milwaukee VA trains staff as veteran suicide prevention efforts expand
The Milwaukee VA is training staff and expanding crisis care as more Wisconsin veterans call 988 and use free emergency mental health services.

Brewers remaining cautious with Joey Ortiz as they prepare for NL Division Series
Ortiz hurt his right knee while trying to make a play on a foul ball Thursday in Philadelphia.

Harlem Globetrotters announce 5 tour stops in Wisconsin
The lineup includes the team's traditional New Year's Eve show in Milwaukee, dating back to the 1960s.

Dairy farmers discuss labor shortages, milk prices at World Dairy Expo
The 59th annual World Dairy Expo is underway at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., bringing dairy farmers and industry companies together.

Brewers prepare for playoff opener at American Family Field
The Brewers play Saturday against the winner of the Cubs-Padres series.

De Pere, Milwaukee advance 1-year data center moratoriums
Both measures still need final approval from their respective common councils.

Plymouth voters to decide on $600,000 police referendum
The referendum would add officers, squad cars and equipment to the department.

Measles cases climb to over 200 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

3-car collision sends multiple people to the hospital, including 2 Milwaukee police officers
The lights at the intersection of N. 35 and W. Center Streets were not working at the time.

Milwaukee County supervisors consider ban on Flock cameras
The technology can capture a vehicle’s license plate, along with its make, model and color.

Officials recover $17,000 in unpaid wages from McDonald’s franchisee for 23 minors
DWD and DOJ said Iron Arch had multiple child labor law violations.

Milwaukee Brewers' top 12 regular season moments in 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers had a record-breaking 2026 season. Here are the top 12 regular-season moments before the playoffs, from walk-offs to 100 wins.

Packers add veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton to help out their struggling offensive line
Packers coach Matt LaFleur was asked if Tomlinson and Becton could help Green Bay's offensive line immediately.

Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave
Democrats see his race as one that could break their way if the blue wave they’re working toward turns into a tsunami.

Still no debate set in Wisconsin’s most closely watched congressional race
Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Democrat Rebecca Cooke are debating about debates.

Everyday Hero: Wisconsin Hero Outdoors supports veterans, first responders through recreation
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors connects veterans and first responders with fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities that build camaraderie.

Data center pushback creates political path for Caledonia resident
A Caledonia data center proposal pushed Prescott Balch into local politics, as Wisconsin voters show growing opposition to similar projects.

World News

What we know about the Dubai-Israel plane diversion
The Saudi Arabian airport where the plane was diverted to said the captain and first officer were injured.

Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

Watch: Detail about new call to police changes RAF Fairford timeline
One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself, the BBC understands. BBC's UK correspondent Daniel Sandford explains the timeline of events.

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
One of the men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

Police seek charges against 20 firms and 54 people over Grenfell Tower fire
The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'
Debbie Duncan went to Tenerife to trace her son Jay's final steps before his death in 2024.

'Rock, paper, scissors' decides London Marathon dates
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.

Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.

Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIY
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

The transfers that helped Man City dominate while breaking financial rules
BBC Sport analyses Manchester City's dominance of English football during the period in which they were breaching financial rules.

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.

Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

Gold beetles to Darwin's finds - the 70 million museum artefacts going online
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.

Residents fear new rules could mean dangerous cladding is left on blocks of flats
The government says it hopes the changes will speed up the process of removing cladding.

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bank of England governor
AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.

Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.

Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Guardiola backing Man City after guilty verdicts
Former manager Pep Guardiola says he will "always" be behind Manchester City after they were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

£1.2bn on transfers with £830m inflated in sponsorships - Man City's 'asterisk era'
BBC Sport analyses Manchester City's dominance of English football during the period in which they were breaching financial rules.

Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt
Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.

The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row
You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.

'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.

The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.