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Town of Mukwonago residents weigh in on proposed 28-acre solar farm
Meanwhile, the developer cites bringing in local aid payments and pollinator habitat.

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.

9 vehicles involved in fire inside Froedtert parking structure
An 88-year-old man drove through a construction area, causing his car to become engulfed in flames, according to the Wauwatosa Police Department.

Wisconsin students barred from performance, again
Superintendent blocks students from performing "Flashdance."

Packers add 3 veteran offensive linemen
One of the additions is Kevin Zeitler, a Wisconsin native who attended Wisconsin Lutheran High School and the University of Wisconsin.

U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on foreign policy grounds, judge rules
Salah Sarsour was detained in Milwaukee in March by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

9 people taken to hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning
The Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a homeowner in the Town of Osceola at around 2:05 a.m. with reports that multiple people had symptoms.

LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline reinstated
The “press 3” option allows LGBTQ+ youth to speak to someone who is trained for their specific needs during a mental health crisis.

Poll: While national conditions are ‘dreadful’ for GOP, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates are neck-and-neck
Democrat David Crowley is only leading Republican Tom Tiffany by three points in the race for Wisconsin governor.

World leaders discuss global trade policies in Milwaukee
The talks are taking place as President Trump continues to enforce tariffs on several of the countries attending the Milwaukee meetings.

What's new and what's changing for 2027 Medicare plans
Medicare plans for 2027 increasing costs and reducing some benefits.

Packers add guard Kevin Zeitler and lose receiver Jayden Reed for the rest of the season
Reed will have season-ending surgery after injuring his neck in the first quarter of the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the Jets on Sept. 20.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces top 16 finalists
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Soggy, gloomy Thursday ahead for most
Widespread rain will make for a soggy Thursday for many.

Aurora NICU babies batting up for Brewers postseason run
These sweet babies are rooting for a pitch-perfect postseason.

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.

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.

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.

World News

US death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections, says lawyer
Her lawyer says Pike is being "provided life-saving measures" after two syringes of pentobarbital.

Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.

AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

Too early to say what motive for Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack was, Israeli PM says
A pilot who stabbed another pilot on an Israel-bound plane is under investigation in Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu says.

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.

China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.

We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.

Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say
The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues.

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.

What we know about stabbing on Israel-bound plane
A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.

'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker
The man says he "pulled the controls" of the plane after it plummeted during the attack.

Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

'Shaken and emotional' travellers arrive at Israeli airport
The BBC's Yogita Limaye is at Ben Gurion Airport as passengers from the Flydubai flight arrive in Israel.

Energy bills are going up - here's what you can do about it
Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

How the new prison release scheme will work - and number of inmates to be freed
Hundreds of eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on 1 October, under the government's early prison release plan.

How That's Life! gave Esther Rantzen a career-defining moment
Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.

Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.

The Papers: 'Israel's 9/11 stopped' and 'That was a great life'
Many of the papers are leading on the passengers who helped prevent a possible plane hijacking of a flight bound for Israel.

Son who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case unlocks clues for other Parkinson's patients
Doctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug.

Cornell case spotlights 'confusing' web of systems for reporting campus assaults
Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.

Japan raises residency fee for foreign nationals by twenty-fold
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.

Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.

Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect
Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.

Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Police said the driver "may have been experiencing a medical emergency" before hitting four people in British Columbia.

Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
The veteran broadcaster's career spanned street interviews, national campaigns and emotional reunions.

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
Iran's foreign minister has responded, saying the PM was "barking up the wrong tree".

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

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