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District Administrator of Union Grove Union High School charged for alleged child porn possession
According to a criminal complaint, Racine County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous letter about Johnson that led to an investigation.

Democrats poised to take complete control of state government. What comes next?
Questions still remain over how the Democratic party will handle its first legislative trifecta in more than 15 years.

3 finalists named for UW-Madison chancellor position
They will all be interviewed and then partake in separate public forums next week.

Loyalty to President Trump was the downfall for 2 Wisconsin Republicans
In the end, they couldn’t shy away from their voting records.

Drying out and turning colder
Isolated snow showers are possible in far northern Wisconsin.

Bay View street takeover raises questions about Milwaukee police staffing
A street takeover is renewing questions about Milwaukee police staffing after records showed two officers responded before the crowd dispersed.

Fond du Lac teen could face charges after alleged online threats
A tip came in from someone who was concerned after online interactions with the teenager, police said.

Wisconsin DHS says most measles cases are in Amish and Mennonite communities, recommends early vaccine for some infants
DHS said these communities are close-knit and have low vaccination rates.

Additional remains belonging to Sade Robinson found along Lake Michigan shoreline
A pedestrian found Robinson’s jaw and teeth at Sheridan Park on Friday.

First measles death reported in Wisconsin this year as cases surpass 400
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first death from the measles outbreak.

Packers receiver Christian Watson says he can play through broken rib
Packers receiver Christian Watson says he can play through a broken rib after leaving Lambeau Field by ambulance, as Green Bay heads to New England.

Cudahy High School closed today following social media threat
During the investigation, Cudahy police determined the threat originated from a student in Tucson, Arizona.

Flip your ceiling fan to keep rooms warmer this winter
Now that it's cooling down, it's time to switch the direction of your ceiling fan to optimize warm air.

Vandals break windows, light truck on fire at Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin is cleaning up after vandals damaged its Madison distribution center early Wednesday.

Great weekend to spend time outdoors
Sunshine returns with highs in the 40s and 50s.

Moraine Park Technical College aims to build Wisconsin’s workforce
According to a UW-Madison report, the state averaged 93,099 more monthly job openings than job seekers from Jan. 2021 through Feb. 2025.

Froedtert parking structure to be demolished
The parking structure was damaged in a nine-vehicle fire in September. However, Froedtert said it already planned to demolish the structure.

David Crowley prepares to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor
He is also the state’s first governor from Milwaukee in 135 years.

Packers' Micah Parsons begins practicing as he gets closer to making his 2026 season debut
Parsons’ return to practice means the Packers now have 21 days before they need to activate him from injured reserve.

Packers' Jacobs isn't worrying over whether additional allegations will lead to more punishment
The NFL has said its investigation into Jacobs is ongoing, which means he still could be subject to more discipline from the league.

World News

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.

Watch: Met Police release Brand interview footage
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.

Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms

Henry Nowak’s killer has minimum term increased to 25 years by Court of Appeal
Judges ruled Vickrum Digwa's original term was unduly lenient and refused his bid to have it cut.

California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.

King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says
The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour.

Messages reveal how hoax threat was passed on by air traffic control
BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week.

UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.

Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble
The car was torched after officers answered reports of an injured man in the Provanmill area of Glasgow.

Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.

More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.

Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

Watch: How rapist Brand was never far from controversy
BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.

Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.

Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?
The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.

Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me
Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.

A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal announces international retirement
As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.

Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics
Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.

Watch: Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.

'Flawed' training contributed to officer's death
A coroner rules Second Lt Max George's death on Salisbury Plain was an accident.

Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks at home?
About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

Farage says he is worried Trump will step up Iran war after midterm 'disaster'
Donald Trump "broke a promise" to the American electorate by launching the war, Reform UK leader adds.

Zimmer frame thrown at train attacker, jury hears
One of the stabbing victims says "all hell's broken loose" as people locked themselves in toilets.

Team-mates carry coffin at funeral of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel
Jesus de Miguel's family say "the mark he has left on so many people" is something they will always remember as the footballer's funeral takes place in Spain.

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A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal
As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.

What new Kane deal means for England and the Premier League record
Harry Kane's new deal at Bayern Munich may end his Premier League career but offers fresh hope he can lead England to glory, writes Phil McNulty.