Local Wisconsin News

Rickie Weeks moves into new role in Brewers organization after 2 seasons as associate manager
Rickie Weeks is leaving his position as Milwaukee Brewers associate manager after two seasons to move into a new role.

Packers to face off with Eagles in rematch of playoff game from last season
The Packers’ playoff loss to the Eagles last season offered a stark reminder of how far they must go to catch up with the NFL’s top teams.

Luke Fickell will remain Wisconsin's coach 'beyond this season,' AD Chris McIntosh says
The Badgers face the possibility of their worst finish in decades.

Air traffic cuts could impact Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
While Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is not on the list, it will likely still be impacted by delays and cancellations.

School districts work to keep kids fed during SNAP uncertainty
The message being shared is simple: There’s no shame in needing, or asking for, help.

'The water just kept coming': Homeowner speaks on denied insurance claim after August floods
Stephanie Emons predicts repairs will cost at least $100,000.

Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
The vote followed weeks of debate over his management record and whether anyone deserved such unprecedented pay.

New proposals look to increase revenue for municipalities
State Democrats said they're trying to provide more revenue sources for local governments.

Wisconsin DHS applies for $1B via Rural Health Transformation Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will make a decision on funding by Dec. 31, 2025.

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service warn customers about utility scams
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are urging people to be aware of utility scams after customers lost thousands to scammers.

Wisconsin pharmacist says fewer people getting COVID vaccine
Vaccinations against COVID-19 appear to be down early.

Fall weather holds on for now
The weather stays warm enough for rain overnight, then a preview of winter hits this weekend.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said that Kneeland died from a "self-inflicted gunshot wound."

Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. due to solar storms
Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states. Here's where you may be able to see them.

Trump taps DEI critic to lead workplace civil rights agency
Andrea Lucas was first nominated to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2020.

Pilot program allows some Division III athletes to compete for schools they no longer attend
An NCAA program gives DIII athletes a chance to continue competing for their original school if their new school doesn’t sponsor varsity athletics.

Immigrant who a judge allegedly helped avoid arrest gets time served, and will soon be deported
Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, 31, has spent nearly seven months in jail since he was arrested outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Milwaukee County Board approves $150K in emergency food assistance
The Department of Health and Human Services will partner with local organizations that can best distribute food to impacted households.

DA, Darrell Brooks’ former attorney must turn over all case files to him
Darrell Brooks was convicted of killing six people and injuring 62 others, after he drove through the Waukesha Christmas Parade on Nov. 21, 2021.

Suspect dies after fleeing traffic stop, crashing vehicle
According to the Wisconsin DOJ, the NPD officer who made the traffic stop has been placed on administrative leave, per policy.

World News

Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.

McDonald's to introduce sexual harassment training after BBC uncovered abuse of staff
The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.

'Our job is only killing' - how Sudan's brutal militia carried out a massacre
BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.

After weeks of tension, plots and sabotage, Celebrity Traitors has come to a nail-biting end
On Thursday night, we finally found out who has emerged victorious in The Celebrity Traitors.

The battle over Gaza's future: Why no one can agree on the rebuild
From AI-powered super cities to designs that capture the 'soul and spirit' of the region, plans have already been draw up - but political obstacles remain.

Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.

Perimenopause at 38? I felt robbed, says Emma Barnett
The BBC presenter says on her new podcast she hopes there can be a "normalisation" of the topic.

ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV's Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.

How a 'swimming cap' could transform care for brain-injured babies
Researchers are trialling a new technique to monitor brain function in newborns.

Typhoon barrels towards Cambodia after killing at least 193 in Philippines and Vietnam
One of the year's deadliest storms has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through Vietnam.

Anti-black racism 'baked' into Met, review finds
The independent review surveyed 40 years of evidence of how racism has affected black communities and black Met Police staff.

Harry jokes he was 'under duress' when he wore LA Dodgers cap during game against Canadian team
Critics had said he disrespected the commonwealth and the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball.

A 20-minute date with a Tinder predator destroyed my life for years
Nadia said the abuse started after she ended their date early because of "red flags".

The Papers: 'Income tax will go up' and 'Chill Bill'
Chancellor informs budget watchdog of planned tax rises and the return of a grinning prisoner leads the papers

Democrats celebrate election wins. Regaining power will be harder
A year after a painful election defeat, the Democratic Party stands at a fork in the road.

I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.

Radical and riveting: Is Rosalía's Lux the year's best album?
In an audacious move, the Barcelona-born star has recorded a symphonic album in 14 languages.

Weekly quiz: Which supermodel turned her husband to stone for Halloween?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Viktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favour
Trump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil.

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until November 2026
The most anticipated video game of all time receives a second official delay from makers Rockstar Games.

Our son died in a care home - it hasn't been reinspected for years
BBC finds a fifth of care homes rated "inadequate" were not reinspected within a year or more.

Andrew asked by Democrats in US Congress to appear for questioning over Epstein links
The panel, which does not have the power to subpoena Andrew, made the request as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

PM 'angry and frustrated' at mistaken prisoner releases
Algerian sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif is still at large but fraudster Billy Smith hands himself back in.

British grandmother flies home after 12 years on Indonesian death row
Lindsay Sandiford, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2013, was freed on humanitarian grounds.

Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform
The Liberal Democrat leader backs replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation.

Hundreds of protesters at Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match
At least 11 people are arrested as demonstrations take place outside Villa Park.

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What's The Point Of COP?
The UN’s annual climate conference kicks off in Brazil.

The Democrats are back…will it last?
Republicans suffered losses in key elections on Tuesday night.

The Vasa galleon: The ship that sank in the Baltic Sea
Divers and historians make new discoveries about a remarkably well-preserved 17th-century galleon

New Rangers dawn as far away as ever in European Groundhog Day
Rangers' resurrection under new regime still feels a pipe dream after latest European defeat, writes BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen.

Players have to question Chelsea rotation - Rooney
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says Chelsea's senior players should question Enzo Maresca's team selections.