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Jacob Misiorowski wins 2026 National League Cy Young Award
Jacob Misiorowski of the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers has won the National League Cy Young Award.

Milwaukee rededicates restored Southeastern Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Milwaukee rededicated the restored Southeastern Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, preserving a lakefront tribute to local veterans and families.

Lockdown lifted at Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee campus
A bomb threat at Children's Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus prompted a multi-hour lockdown Wednesday afternoon, Wauwatosa Police Department confirmed.

Taylor County reports first case of mumps
Mumps can spread through direct contact or via air droplets.

Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear case challenging Act 10
Justices decided 5-1 on Wednesday to take up a lawsuit filed by several unions.

It's essentially Veterans Day for VetsNet in Wisconsin all year long
Organization works with hundreds of groups to get veterans the assistance they need.

LaFleur expects to face newly traded Kirk Cousins in Packers-Vikings matchup
LaFleur was Cousins’ quarterbacks coach in Washington, so he said he knows what Cousins can bring to an offense.

Cloudy overnight with showers for some on Thursday
Some snow showers are possible in northern Wisconsin.

Election officials push for Monday absentee ballot processing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin clerks want lawmakers to update absentee ballot processing and mailing deadlines after a mostly smooth midterm election.

Supporting local businesses when you shop for the holidays
Once Upon a Holiday Market will bring more than 160 Midwest businesses together this weekend.

Three Republicans leaving Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Congressmen Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and Tom Tiffany are wrapping up duties before the end of this Congress.

What to know about this year’s Wisconsin gun deer season
The nine-day hunting seasons runs from Nov. 21-29.

Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year
It’s the third year in a row he’s received the honor, making him the first in either league to do so.

Madison launches Community Resilience Hubs for emergency support
Madison’s new Community Resilience Hubs will offer shelter, meals and supplies during emergencies, starting at two trusted neighborhood centers.

Here today, gone tomorrow: Why coffee, specialty drink trucks are suddenly all the rage in Wisconsin
Entrepreneurs are ditching walls for wheels as customers crave a unique experience that centers on human connection.

Downtown Appleton retailers prepare for holidays as national forecasts point to higher spending
About 56% of consumers indicate the economy will affect their holiday spending, per the National Retail Federation.

Cold air and dry weather settle in this weekend
Temperatures will gradually rise throughout the weekend.

Mandela Barnes files defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel
The lawsuit stems from a couple of articles the news outlet published over the summer, leading up to the election.

Woman issues apology for 'inappropriate' actions captured on doorbell video at University of Mississippi
A doorbell video of two women making ape noises and gestures outside of an apartment of Black students has gone viral.

Wisconsin marks Native American Heritage Month
11 federally-recognized Native American nations call Wisconsin home.

World News

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Ukraine's power supply close to critical as Russian strikes bring darkness and cold
For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.

Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.

Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?
Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be quiet.

Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says
The strike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive damage, a spokesperson says.

Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected
Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown.

Survivor pulled from rubble of deadly building collapse in New York
Two people are dead and several others injured as rescuers scour the debris in Brooklyn.

Democrat Scott Colom seals historic win in Mississippi Senate race
Colom is the first black person from the southern state elected to the US Senate in over 140 years.

Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others
Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.

'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen
Words most often heard in the therapist's chair have made their way into day-to-day conversation - here's a parents' guide to understanding it.

How much art does your council own and is it locked away or on display?
More than 500,000 pieces of art are owned by 225 councils, the BBC finds, but most of it is storage.

Trying Tourette's device was the best day of my life
Katie is one of many that say a device developed by researchers in Nottingham helped calm her symptoms.

The Papers: 'TV industry must tackle abuse' and Cameron tells PM 'Don't rejoin the EU'
Many papers report on the ongoing fallout following the publication of allegations against entertainer David Walliams.

Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers
The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.

British soldier charged with rape of woman serving in Cyprus
L/Cpl Nicholas Horne, serving in the Highlanders, was arrested and charged in October.

Watch: Moment historic ship sinks off the coast of Florida
The SS United States, an historic ocean liner which has been out of commission for decades, will become the world's largest artificial underwater reef.

Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive
The 17-year-old's mum has joked that he is "grounded for life" and "never leaving the house again".

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Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Man Utd into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

England's Blues brothers - how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham
Boyhood Birmingham City fans Jude and Jobe Bellingham could become the first brothers to play for England for 19 years.

Andreeva wins 11 games in a row to thrash Sabalenka at WTA Finals
Mirra Andreeva wins 11 games in a row to thrash world number two Aryna Sabalenka and reach the last four at the WTA Finals.

Robertson set to make history but his hero Dalglish will always be King
Ties bind Scotland captain Andy Robertson and the man whose caps record he's about to equal, Kenny Dalglish, in more ways than one, writes Tom English.

Kane's top 10 England moments - which was your favourite?
BBC Sport looks at 10 of Harry Kane's most iconic England moments as he prepares to break his country's caps record.

Littler expected 'pub players' on Netflix show
Luke Littler says he thought he would be facing pub players on his recent Netflix show, which was billed as giving "amateurs a chance at life-changing money".

Japan want 'the sky to fall in' at Twickenham - Jones
Eddie Jones says Japan are drawing inspiration from Italy as they chase their own landmark win over England on Saturday.