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Police: Madison teen suffers gunshot wound, attends school same day
A 15-year-old told police he was shot near East High School. He said he still went to school, but did not tell anyone he had a gunshot wound.

Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years
Democrat Mitchell Berman hopes to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who was elected in 2018.

Flu season off to fast start in Wisconsin
Data from Wisconsin-based Epic Research shows flu numbers at this point of the year have soared past last year’s numbers.

Milwaukee businesses prepare for Brewers NLCS economic boost
Visit Milwaukee reported each Brewers home playoff game brings more than $5 million in economic impact.

Brewers fans gear up for NLCS with postseason merch
The Dodgers swept the Brewers before winning the World Series last year.

Marissa Bode honored with Wisconsin State Legislature Citation
The movie star is most famously known for her role as Nessarose in the two-part film adaptation of “Wicked.”

St. Mary’s Hospital, Dean Medical Group nurses file expanded charges against SSM
SEIU said the charges against SSM are for “breaking federal law by firing, threatening and violating the rights of nurses.”

LIVE CAMERAS: Watch Hurricane Isaias bring impacts to the Gulf Coast
Erin will bring life-threatening surf and dangerous rip currents to the Atlantic coast.

Wisconsin will host fall Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Northern Wisconsin under largest exceptional drought in state history
As of Oct. 6, 4.47% of the state was in that category, breaking the previous record set in 2023.

Dane County budget proposal includes $3M for body-worn cameras
The capitol investment in body cameras for the Dane County Sheriff's Office is part of County Executive Melissa Agard's 2027 executive budget.

Bass Bay Brewhouse announces groundbreaking months after devastating fire
Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego, Wis., was destroyed in a fire on Dec. 12, 2025.

Gorgeous fall weather keeps going
The weather may feel more like summer in the coming days.

Calling all classic rock fans: Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls announce 2027 Milwuakee tour stop
Pour some sugar on Milwaukee: Def Leppard is coming to Fiserv Forum in 2027.

3 things to watch in Bears vs. Packers game at Lambeau
The Packers host the Bears at Lambeau Field in the NFL’s most-played rivalry, with quarterback play and coaching history in focus Sunday.

President Trump approves nearly $18 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
The president made the announcement on Truth Social, saying that he was approving $17.9 million for damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes.

Brewers celebrate clinching win over Padres with an eye on looming NLCS showdown with Dodgers
Players celebrated their NLDS clincher inside Petco Park amid beer showers, wafting cigar smoke and countless bottles of sparkling wine.

Kettle Moraine School District turns closed Magee Elementary into community center
The former elementary school closed in May and will now transform into a community center.

Brewers fans celebrate NLCS berth at American Family Field
Milwaukee beat San Diego to reach the NLCS, setting up Game 1 at home Sunday against an old rival.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

World News

Polanski defends leadership after Zionism row and by-election loss
The Green Party leader has been criticised for his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.

Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

As freezing winter approaches, Kyiv residents look for shelter elsewhere
A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.

Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC from Ukrainian prison
Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.

Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.

ICE agent shoots man in New York City
The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".

Warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful, court says
A criminal investigation into the former prince continues and police have retained material seized from his homes.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?

Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

'Stark warning' over ADHD and 'Andrew wins legal fight'
A government review of ADHD and austism diagnoses and the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lead Friday's papers.

Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.

Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.

Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details".

Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.

Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.

Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".

Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire
Police say they apprehended two Latvian men at about 02:00 BST while they were inside the perimeter.

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Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' among Man City squad
Enzo Maresca says his players "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding Manchester City over the 115 Premier League charges.

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

Cummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.

Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?
The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?

Infantino given re-election boost as Montagliani seeks final Concacaf term
Gianni Infantino's chances of being re-elected as Fifa president appear to have been given a major boost as Victor Montagliani wants to remain as Concacaf chief.

Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.