Local Wisconsin News

2 Eastern black rhinos now call Milwaukee County Zoo home
The zoo is opening a new $22.6 million Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center.

Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages
Shareholders will decide in a proxy vote Thursday whether to grant Musk enough stock to potentially make him history's first trillionaire.

Big changes could be coming to Marketplace health insurance premiums for 2026
It's time for healthcare open enrollment. What changes can you expect this year?

Louvre heist suspect's trial in separate case postponed due to high media profile
The 39-year-old man is suspected of breaking into the Louvre and stealing the $102-million worth Crown Jewels.

Baby, it's cold outside
High temperatures only reach the 30s by Sunday.

Get outside before the cold weather returns
High temperatures reach into the 50s Wednesday.

West Bend working to determine future of former 5R Processors site
The building owned by 5R Processors in West Bend was found full of electronic waste, like crushed glass from television and computer parts.

Lawmakers consider GOP bill to prohibit ballot drop boxes
The State Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that drop boxes could be used during elections.

Ohio State gets top billing in opening College Football Playoff rankings; Indiana, Texas A&M follow
All of the top six came from either the Big Ten or the SEC.

Wisconsin congressman 'demands' Gov. Evers applies for federal funding a day after he did it
Governor Tony Evers’ office said the application for rural hospital funding was submitted on Monday.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Charlie Berens highlight increased need for donors
This holiday season, as part of the Food for the Holidays campaign, donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to an anonymous donor.

State Superintendent Jill Underly introduces new student safety initiatives ahead of informational hearing with lawmakers
The move comes after a report last month from The Cap Times, which uncovered hundreds of investigations by the agency into educator misconduct cases.

Hoskins, Quintana to become free agents after Brewers decline 2026 options
Contreras would be eligible for arbitration if he is tendered a 2026 contract by the Nov. 21 deadline.

'A lot of anxiety': USDA sends states guidance on partial SNAP benefits
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said it cook take weeks to execute payments to SNAP recipients.

Jets trade All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, AP sources say
Gardner, a two-time All-Pro cornerback, goes to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round draft picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.

Milwaukee leaders urge residents to utilize free services to assist with open enrollment
Nathan Houdek said about 70,000 Milwaukee residents are currently without insurance.

Hunters gear up for Wisconsin’s gun deer season
Hunters spend roughly $2.6 billion in Wisconsin throughout the year, data shows.

U.S. government to put millions into North Carolina company to bolster domestic rare earths amid bid to counter China
The deal involves U.S. companies Vulcan Elements and refiner ReElement Technologies, who said they will scale their domestic magnet supply chain.

UW Health updating hospice, palliative care programs in Wisconsin
The change coincides with National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

Wisconsin Humane Society takes in 47 cats, kittens from single home
After that surrender, emergency housing was set up in WHS office spaces.

World News

What we know about two mistakenly released prisoners
Two men were released from HMP Wandsworth in error in the past week, with police hunts under way.

Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.

Joey Barton's X posts devastated me, Jeremy Vine tells court
Jeremy Vine tells a court he found Joey Barton's posts on X about Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko "vicious".

Southport killer 'may have wanted to hurt society', his brother says
The killer's brother and father have been speaking to the public inquiry into the dance class murders.

William follows in mother Diana's footsteps with Rio statue photo
The Prince of Wales posed beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue 34 years after his mother did.

How Kentucky UPS plane crash unfolded and what could have caused it
Aviation analysts say the disaster, which left nine people dead, may have been caused by engine failure

'It was fight or flight': Man drove car at train stabbings suspect after attack
Dave Scott says he used his car to hit the alleged attacker before police made an arrest.

Huge estates in Scotland could be broken up under land reform proposals - here's why
MSPs are set to vote on legislation which could allow the government to intervene in private land sales.

Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high stakes hearing
Donald Trump's use of tariffs in the last nine months was sharply questioned during arguments before the Supreme Court.

Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say.

Criminal network behind UK mini-marts enables migrants to work illegally - BBC investigation
Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.

Democrats hit back and a winning message - four US election night takeaways
It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here's what we learned.

Bonfire Night's Beaver supermoon to be biggest and brightest of 2025
At its fullest on 5 November, Sarah Keith-Lucas and Simon King explain why this full Moon will be the biggest and brightest of the year.

Hundreds of thousands off sick - what needs to change to get more people working?
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.

No away fans, protests and 700 police: Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv explained
There will be a huge police presence when Aston Villa face Maccabi Tel-Aviv, but what's the issue and what might happen?

Prince Harry says 'banter' is what he loves about Britishness
The Duke of Sussex says humour and self-deprecation are what he loves about Britain, in an essay for Remembrance.

Migrant who returned to UK after removal sent back to France
Home Office sources say Wednesday's return flight included the man who returned to the UK last month.

Sheeran praises curriculum changes which mean more kids will study music
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.

Police investigation after prisoner dies at HMP Wakefield
The incident comes less than a month after the death of paedophile singer Ian Watkins at the jail.

France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.

MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.

More than 85 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of the year's strongest typhoons ripped through the Philippines.

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Rachel Reeves soft-launches tax rises
The Chancellor refuses to rule out tax rises in Budget.

Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race
And the Democrats have also won governor races in Virginia and New Jersey

McIlroy reveals 'lovely letter of apology' over Ryder Cup abuse
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica receive an apology from the boss of the PGA of America over the abuse they suffered at the Ryder Cup.

'Australia not a bunch of old-timers - they're an outstanding team'
Australia's squad is older than England's and many are playing in their last Ashes, but they remain an outstanding team, says Stephan Shemilt.

Inside Bellingham's tough start at Dortmund
Jobe Bellingham impressed after first arriving at Borussia Dortmund in the summer, but has since struggled to find his best form.

The unique bond which led Newcastle fans to wear red and white
Newcastle United meet Athletic Club in the Champions League on Wednesday - and Magpies fans still talk about an away day in 1994 they will never forget.

San Siro demolition - can futuristic rebuild help Milan clubs rival English giants?
The two Milan football clubs announce plans to demolish San Siro and build a new stadium - but they can they claw the back the gap with English clubs?

Modified court and one serve each - Sabalenka v Kyrgios divides opinion
Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka will face controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style event.

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