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Lockdown lifted at Children's Wisconsin Milwaukee campus
A bomb threat at Children's Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus prompted a multi-hour lockdown Wednesday afternoon, Wauwatosa Police Department confirmed.

Taylor County reports first case of mumps
Mumps can spread through direct contact or via air droplets.

Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear case challenging Act 10
Justices decided 5-1 on Wednesday to take up a lawsuit filed by several unions.

It's essentially Veterans Day for VetsNet in Wisconsin all year long
Organization works with hundreds of groups to get veterans the assistance they need.

LaFleur expects to face newly traded Kirk Cousins in Packers-Vikings matchup
LaFleur was Cousins’ quarterbacks coach in Washington, so he said he knows what Cousins can bring to an offense.

Cloudy overnight with showers for some on Thursday
Some snow showers are possible in northern Wisconsin.

Election officials push for Monday absentee ballot processing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin clerks want lawmakers to update absentee ballot processing and mailing deadlines after a mostly smooth midterm election.

Supporting local businesses when you shop for the holidays
Once Upon a Holiday Market will bring more than 160 Midwest businesses together this weekend.

Three Republicans leaving Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Congressmen Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and Tom Tiffany are wrapping up duties before the end of this Congress.

What to know about this year’s Wisconsin gun deer season
The nine-day hunting seasons runs from Nov. 21-29.

Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year
It’s the third year in a row he’s received the honor, making him the first in either league to do so.

Madison launches Community Resilience Hubs for emergency support
Madison’s new Community Resilience Hubs will offer shelter, meals and supplies during emergencies, starting at two trusted neighborhood centers.

Here today, gone tomorrow: Why coffee, specialty drink trucks are suddenly all the rage in Wisconsin
Entrepreneurs are ditching walls for wheels as customers crave a unique experience that centers on human connection.

Cold air and dry weather settle in this weekend
Temperatures will gradually rise throughout the weekend.

Downtown Appleton retailers prepare for holidays as national forecasts point to higher spending
About 56% of consumers indicate the economy will affect their holiday spending, per the National Retail Federation.

Mandela Barnes files defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel
The lawsuit stems from a couple of articles the news outlet published over the summer, leading up to the election.

Woman issues apology for 'inappropriate' actions captured on doorbell video at University of Mississippi
A doorbell video of two women making ape noises and gestures outside of an apartment of Black students has gone viral.

Wisconsin marks Native American Heritage Month
11 federally-recognized Native American nations call Wisconsin home.

Wisconsin Democrats begin transition after winning Capitol trifecta
Wisconsin Democrats began organizing their new Capitol trifecta, selecting leaders as the state prepares for a transition in Madison.

Wisconsin senator pushed, failed to delay leadership vote
Sen. Ron Johnson said Republicans’ electoral defeat was "so significant that it demands change.”

World News

Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry
The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.

'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.

Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.

Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Following a wreath-laying ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at by a US Army sentinel to be quiet.

Thousands of schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public.

Scottish DJ, 32, confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting
The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday.

Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.

Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

British soldier charged with rape of woman serving in Cyprus
Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne serving in The Highlanders was arrested and charged in October.

Police helped remove Russell Brand after 'violent incident' at Jemima Goldsmith's home
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.

Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina
Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.

Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected
Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown.

Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United are a decade in the making
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Man Utd into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

What is the state of our grooming laws?
Some campaigners have been calling for the law to clearly define what grooming means.

Cold weather payments - what they are and who can get them
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?
Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida
Activists unsuccessfully fought for the historic liner to be preserved and turned into a museum, but it will now become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.

Ex-parliamentary aide acquitted for spying tells BBC he was 'fall guy' but also 'naive'
The man, charged with spying for China, said he was "unprofessional" to send "gossiping" texts to a friend.

Jailed Hull undertaker lodges bid to appeal against sentence
Robert Bush was jailed for 20 years after 35 bodies were found at Legacy Funeral Directors in Hull.

Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.

Police believed Huntingdon train attacker had schizophrenia, jury told
Anthony Williams denies trying to kill 10 people on board a train which made an unscheduled stop.

'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms
There is a growing expectation among senior Labour figures that drilling in the oil field will be given the green light.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats
Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.

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Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Man Utd into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.

Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true
From 21-year-old who scored 79 seconds into his debut to being on the brink of breaking his nation's appearance record, BBC Sport looks at Harry Kane's England career.

Assessing the reasons for Man City's decline in form under Maresca
The ongoing international break gives manager Enzo Maresca much-needed time to fix the growing issues in his Man City squad.

'I got a bit angry at myself' - Svitolina keeps WTA Finals hopes alive
Elina Svitolina says she "got a bit angry at myself" to inspire a comeback victory over Karolina Muchova at the WTA Finals and keep her semi-final hopes alive.

Littler expected 'pub players' on Netflix show
Luke Littler says he thought he would be facing pub players on his recent Netflix show, which was billed as giving "amateurs a chance at life-changing money".