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Packers seeking answers on offensive line after failing to protect Love in season-opening collapse
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur noted the importance of settling on a starting five soon to build cohesiveness.

Salah Sarsour awaits ruling after final immigration hearing
A judge will decide whether Salah Sarsour, leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, can stay in the U.S. after a final immigration hearing.

Green Bay leaders defend Flock cameras amid community concerns
Green Bay will keep its Flock license plate reader cameras while tightening search, sharing and data retention rules.

States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Wisconsin are among the states involved in the legal challenge.

23-year-old suspect shot and killed by police, officer injured in chase
MPD had been attempting to pull over a car matching the description of one that was wanted in the City of Glendale for a “shots fired incident.”

Oak Creek police investigate catalytic converter thefts from school buses
Catalytic converter thefts sidelined 37 Go Riteway vehicles in Oak Creek, forcing families to find rides before routes resumed Monday.

Brewers nominate Christian Yelich for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award
It's Yelich's second time receiving the honor in the last three years. He also received the nomination in 2023.

‘It’s a double whammy’: Lodi school leaders raise concerns over proposed transmission line
One option for a proposed 190-mile transmission line could cut through the Lodi School Forest, raising concerns.

Milwaukee congresswoman wants to exempt former foster youth from SNAP work requirement
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and policy law that was signed last year eliminated the exemption.

Wet weather continues into Tuesday
Pockets of heavy rain may be possible at times.

Kenosha County District Attorney’s law license suspended
A memo said Solis’ license was suspended for “willfully failing to cooperate with one or more OLR investigations into alleged misconduct.”

Wisconsin fire departments see funding boost through 2% fire dues program
DSPS is distributing more than $38 million to over 800 fire departments across the state.

Milwaukee bar draws Packers fans for kickoff against Vikings
Packers fans packed Kelly’s Bleachers in Milwaukee for the season opener, bringing optimism, food specials and hopes for a strong year.

Pumpkin season begins at Lindner's Pumpkin Farm in New Berlin
Lindner's Pumpkin Farm in New Berlin opened pumpkin season with 6,000 pumpkins, fall activities and expectations for a stronger crop.

'A life-changing moment': St. Vincent de Paul staff use naloxone to save overdose victim
As Milwaukee County overdose deaths decline, first responders are crediting naloxone training.

Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray
Jordan Love, who had been brilliant against a relentlessly blitzing defense, melted down along with the rest of the team by losing a fumble on a sack

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers 2026 season starts like 2025 season ended
All during the offseason and training camp, the Packers vowed to finish better.

GOP congressman from Wisconsin tearfully recounts surviving emergency plane landing in lake
The pilot “said we are going down,” Tiffany, a Republican, told reporters at a downtown Wausau firehouse.

Eugenio Suárez hits a 3-run homer to lift Reds past Brewers 4-3 and avoid a winless road trip
Reds pitchers contained the Brewers, who scored 33 runs in the first two games of the three-game series.

Trump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' request
Families have asked Trump to declassify and release relevant records.

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Lucy Letby public inquiry findings set to be published
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been investigating how concerns about killer nurse Letby were handled - and whether any babies might have lived if action was taken earlier.

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.

Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
It is currently unknown where the drone came from, officials said.

Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.

US has deployed a space weapon, air force secretary says
It is the first time the US has acknowledged having a weapon in space, which it says is necessary to defend the country against enemy action.

Man admits drugging and raping wife over 20 years
A husband, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent.

Harry and Meghan to have security review and children change school
The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed.

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.

UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?

Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.

Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Watch: Why Harry and Meghan's security in the UK to be reviewed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.

Could AI pose a threat to humanity, and can it be regulated?
The BBC's AI correspondent Marc Cieslak explains what artificial intelligence is and whether it could cause a threat to humanity.

The Papers: Reform donors 'could face enhanced checks' and 'Sydney Sweeney blasted'
Several papers feature actor Sydney Sweeney, who has been criticised by female athletes for posing nude for a sports betting company advert.

Oasis confirm second leg of reunion tour after weeks of social media teasers
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.

Balaclava ban comes into force in Nottingham city centre
Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this action, its council leader said.

Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000
Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie who designed for Cher and Dolly Parton dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

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'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect' - Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' past five league matches. Is he ready for an England recall?

Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.

'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt leads response to Sweeney advert
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.