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Everyday Hero: Madison volunteer marks 30 years with Meals on Wheels
She's spent three decades delivering meals and making weekly visits to neighbors who rely on the service.

Warm and rainy Election Day
Off and on rain showers through Thursday.

Lawyers say Packers' Josh Jacobs has 'tangible evidence' disputing allegations from other women
Police on Friday released records from their investigation that included the accounts of three other women who shared similar allegations.

Brewers fans line up overnight to meet Christian Yelich in Greendale
Brewers fans lined up overnight in Greendale to meet Christian Yelich as World Series celebrations continue after record crowds and merchandise sales.

Wisconsin farmer: Rural voters ‘pretty dissatisfied’ with options on ballot
Dylan Bruce is voting for Democrat Rebecca Cooke over Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden.

Coach Matt LaFleur says Packers anticipate keeping Josh Jacobs on their roster
“We’re going to allow the NFL to do its process, but I would anticipate him being a member of us moving forward,” LaFleur said Monday.

What to watch for during Election Day in Wisconsin
Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

How we report election results
Learn how we get our data and about our process.

How to reuse your pumpkins after Halloween
There are many ways to reuse your pumpkins after Halloween.

Eau Claire State Senate race could determine control of the chamber
Democrat Jeff Smith is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Republican Michele Skinner.

Taking the temperature of Wisconsin farmers before the election
For farmers that typically lean conservative it's been a challenging year economically; will that motivate them to get to the polls?

Could weather have an impact on the 2026 elections?
Rain can be a factor in who turns out to vote.

Two races to watch in battle for State Senate control
Democrats are hoping to flip two open seats in their bid to run the State Senate in 2027.

Appleton Police investigating multiple deaths on south side
When officers responded to a complaint on Oct. 30, they found that multiple people had been shot, and they worked to secure the scene.

David Crowley’s record from Wisconsin Assembly to Milwaukee County executive
Though Crowley touts Act 12 among his biggest accomplishments, the sales tax increase has been criticized as much as it has been celebrated.

Where to get your 2026 We Energies Cookie Book
The annual recipe book will be available this year starting on Monday, Nov. 2.

A look at Congressman Tom Tiffany’s record on Capitol Hill as he seeks promotion
Tiffany is the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin.

Now Hiring: Kikkoman growth brings more job opportunities to southern Wisconsin
Kikkoman’s $560 million Jefferson investment builds on 50 years in Walworth County and could create more long-term jobs in southern Wisconsin.

'Slept on the sidewalk': Brewers fans go all out to meet William Contreras
Brewers fans lined up in Brookfield to meet World Series MVP William Contreras, as championship celebrations continued.

Brewers chaplain connects World Series win to faith during Mass
At St. Matthias in Milwaukee, Brewers Chaplain, Father Jerry Herda, and parishioners linked the team’s first World Series title to faith and prayer.

World News

How the US midterm results could unfold - as millions of Americans head to the polls
The BBC's North America correspondent considers three different scenarios, and what they would mean for the country.

Spanish footballer dies after collision with goalkeeper during match
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.

MI5 will not face contempt of court charges despite admitting its evidence was a lie
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum welcomed the court's decision and says its judgment "underlines MI5's serious failures in this case".

Mahmood refuses to put cost on care worker settlement climbdown
The home secretary says the full cost of dropping plans to extend the wait for settlement will be laid out in future.

Watch: Why is 'Mogging' the word of the year?
The slang word has become popular among members of Generations Z and Alpha - both online and in everyday conversation.

Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Tuesday that it had charged George Madgwick with 35 offences.

UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers
Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.

Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.

'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.

A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

When will we know the results?
Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks

A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

The elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.

Which stars have made the leap into US politics? Try our quiz
It's been a dramatic campaign - but how much have you picked up along the way? Take our quiz.

James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.

Scientists detect signals from the zeptoverse - the smallest scale of nature ever explored
Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

I was told I was too young to have cancer, it had spread by the time I was diagnosed
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.

Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals
An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy.

What are the planned changes to immigration rules?
The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK.

The people saving hundreds of pounds by dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

Third teen arrested after Halloween party stabbings
Five teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were found with stab wounds at the party on Saturday night.

Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims
Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their two children - Emma, four, and Charlie, two - died after the plane nosedived.

UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.

Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams
The closure comes following a "regular review of rides and attractions", Alton Towers says.

Girl who rescued injured boy from bonfire acted 'on instinct'
Tianna Patterson, 17, witness the boy being attacked before he fell unconscious into the bonfire in Strabane.

Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.

US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

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Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.

West Ham approach Parker after sacking boss Nuno
West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are said to be in talks with Scott Parker as his replacement.