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3 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin this week
The state has seen 171 cases this year.

Milwaukee officials seek faster response to record pothole requests
The city has 7,775 pothole requests that have not yet been fulfilled.

Rep. Pocan joins bipartisan bill to end cat and dog testing funding
Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan is pushing a bill to end federal funding for cat and dog experiments after Ridglan Farms’ closure.

Attorneys threaten lawsuit over 911 response to attack on 99-year-old Milwaukee woman
Shirley’s attorney said she is now confined to a wheelchair and dealing with significant pain.

'We're just fortunate': Tom Tiffany recounts emergency plane landing and recovery
Tiffany's plane had to make an emergency landing in Lake Wausau late in the evening on Sept. 12.

Oshkosh North evacuated after handgun found in student’s possession
A handgun was found on a 16-year-old student at Oshkosh North High School, prompting an evacuation and parent reunification at Oshkosh West.

The weather and the season can actually agree
Seasonable temperatures and dry weather extend into the weekend.

OPINION: 'Gimme, gimme, gimme' more of 'Mamma Mia!'
Whether you know the story and songs by heart or are new to the piece, there’s no way to leave the theater without a smile on your face.

This is what dreams are made of: Hilary Duff is coming to Milwaukee
Sing to me, Hilary!

Homelessness rises in rural central Wisconsin counties
Some organizational and community leaders said homelessness is becoming a growing issue in more and more rural and suburban areas.

Renowned jazz ensemble New York Voices to make final Midwest appearance
The group is hanging up its mics after 38 years. As part of its "The Grande Finale" tour, it'll make a stop at Skylight Music Theatre on Oct. 5.

Brewers fans pack American Family Field for 'Rally for October'
Brewers fans packed American Family Field’s plaza for a Rally for October as the team nears the postseason and a possible 100-win season.

Green Bay school leaders outline $158 million funding ask
Green Bay school leaders seek a $158 million referendum, citing inflation, special education costs and declining enrollment as budget pressures grow.

Your guide to corn mazes across Wisconsin
Here's a round up of some of the top corn mazes around the state.

3 things to watch in Packers' home opener
The quick turnaround to a Thursday night game is difficult, but teams love the mini bye that comes with it. The Packers won’t play again until Oct. 4.

The weather will be on your side for the first weekend of fall
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

'I belong here': Salah Sarsour speaks in D.C. ahead of deportation ruling
Sarsour has been in the U.S. since 1998, but DHS argued his green card is illegitimate.

Packers provide injury updates ahead of home opener
LaFleur said it was “way too early to say whether he can play again this season,” after Reed injured his neck Sunday.

Discussions reignite over closing Green Bay Correctional Institution
A Republican state lawmaker said he has a plan ready to introduce that would ultimately lead to the decommissioning of GBCI.

Wisconsin diesel averages at $6.61 as municipalities plan budgets
Ashwaubenon officials are adjusting routes and idling policies as record Wisconsin diesel prices put new pressure on local municipal budgets.

World News

NHS trust to review 4,500 more breast cancer cases after failings
Hospital chiefs in County Durham agree to a review after failings including unnecessary surgeries.

Anti-migrant activist arrested over video of dinghy slashing
Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife.

Watch: Trump greets China's Xi beside plane in rare presidential welcome for foreign leader
The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

What we know after video shows moment of RAF training jet crash
The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.

Tories would stop long-term jobless using benefits to buy alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.

Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban
A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.

Police in Scotland arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking
About 300 officers took part in simultaneous early-morning raids at 47 sites across Scotland.

Burnham describes ban on alcohol in football stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff
The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.

Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling

£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.

They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.

Eating garden weeds to survive in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water
The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.

I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.

The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'
The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror.

Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.

Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.

Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible'
The London production, which has been running for 10 years, will reopen next month as a one-part show.

Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says
In a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew had adequate mental health support during the long deployment.

Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens
Workers tell BBC they are increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells because of overcrowding.

Corrie Mckeague's mum: 'We did all we could to find him'
Nicola Urquhart speaks to the BBC on the 10th anniversary of her 23-year-old son's disappearance.

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England should stop trying to replicate Spain - Gordon
Anthony Gordon says that controlling games is not in the "English DNA" but the Three Lions could still win major tournaments if they stop "trying to replicate Spain".

Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands - this is their story
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe speak to the BBC's Simon Jack at the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit.

Man Utd selling Old Trafford turf cubes for £125
Manchester United is selling pieces of its Old Trafford pitch for £125 each, an initiative announced the same day the club reported its overall debt remains more than £1bn.

Alcaraz on late finishes, missing Sinner and Laver Cup return
Carlos Alcaraz discusses his US Open return, why he "misses" rival Jannik Sinner and his excitement for this year's Laver Cup.

Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with his players to build a proper team.

'Tragic but avoidable' - how serious is heat-death risk in sport?
BBC Sport explores the health impact of extreme heat on athletes, following the death of a Fijian rugby player in Japan in August.