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Archery, crossbow deer hunting seasons begin Saturday
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Brewers' Jackson Chourio continuing to perform his best in clutch moments
Chourio hit a tying, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning of Milwaukee's 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Lara's single in 10th gives Brewers 4-3 win over Cubs after Chourio's tying homer in 9th
Milwaukee extended its NL Central lead to nine games over Chicago by coming from behind to defeat the Cubs for a second straight day.

Amish buggy crash kills 1 woman, injures 5 others
A Volkswagen crashed into an Amish buggy in Tomah, after the driver reportedly had a "sneezing fit."

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.”

Wisconsin agencies suspend Flock cameras amid data concerns
Sheboygan, Winnebago County, Fond du Lac County and Racine County are among several that have ended Flock Safety contracts.

Wisconsin small towns, cities work to keep their communities vibrant and attractive
From infrastructure upgrades to new development, Wisconsin’s small- and medium-sized communities are bolstering downtowns.

Mild September weekend with possible rain
A few off and on showers may be possible this weekend.

Dry weather returns later today after early rain
Rain and clouds make way for some afternoon sunshine.

Micah Parsons' early season absence will test the Packers' pass-rush abilities
In the year since the Green Bay Packers acquired Micah Parsons, they’ve lost each of the four games the All-Pro edge rusher has missed.

Control of State Senate up for grabs this November
Control of the Wisconsin Senate will hinge on key November races as Democrats seek two seats and Republicans push for a 2027 trifecta.

Drought conditions vary widely for Wisconsin farmers before harvest
Wisconsin farmers are seeing uneven crop conditions as drought persists in parts of the state and harvest approaches.

Wisconsin Republicans head to Texas for GOP Midterm Convention
Two Wisconsin Congressmen in competitive races made different decisions – one will attend, the other won’t.

Cudahy-based used auto parts business must pay $48M for misleading consumers
A jury found that the company made misrepresentations about the mileage of auto parts in 9.3 million sales quotes.

Sept. 11 events, ceremonies around Wisconsin
People across Wisconsin are finding unique ways to remember and honor the lives we lost.

Your guide to pumpkin patches around Wisconsin
From Green Bay to Milwaukee, here's where to pick the perfect pumpkin.

Door County tourism leaders look ahead to fall after summer season brings optimism
The tourism industry in the region had an estimated economic impact of $685 million in 2025, according to Destination Door County.

Brewers rookie Luis Lara already has a reputation for making spectacular catches at the wall
The latest one came Monday afternoon and helped the Brewers preserve a 4-3 victory over Chicago.

Everyday Hero: Wagner Family Fire Fund expands help into Racine County
The Wagner Family Fire Fund is expanding from Kenosha County into Racine County to provide go-bags for people displaced by house fires.

Brewers rally in 8th and hold off comeback attempt in 9th for 4-3 win over Cubs
The Cubs fell eight games back of the MLB-leading Brewers in the NL Central after losing the opener of this three-game series.

World News

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".

Watch: Europe's royalty pay last respects to King Harald V in Norway
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.

Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.

Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal
Four women have chosen to waive their anonymity and speak publicly to the BBC documentary, Britain's Forgotten Girls, about how they were targeted by criminals when they were children.

Hundreds mourn police officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash
Officers give PC Matthew Blades a guard of honour as people line the streets for his funeral.

Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals.

Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.

Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.

Watch: Sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu house swallows driveway
The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.

'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star impresses on Broadway after celebrity casting row
The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader overcomes criticism of stunt casting for her Chicago debut.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.

Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences
Clarke has been charged with offences including sexual assault. BBC News has asked him for a comment.

Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday

Channel 4 to cut 340 jobs by the end of the year in major shake-up
It comes after the network conducted a review amid a "rapidly changing media landscape".

Divorcing abusive husband cost woman £105k
Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.

Police say Nottingham attacks were 'not preventable'
Police say any mistakes were not missed opportunities to prevent the 2023 Nottingham attacks.

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Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?
And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

Why Dolly Parton meant so much to so many around the world
Dolly Parton's death sparked an huge outpouring of love - why did she mean so much?

A vivid account of WHAM!'s legendary 1985 tour in China
Making pop history. Priceless footage tells the true story of a real 80s culture shock

What next for LIV Golf's star players, and its fight for survival?
Golf's main tours are expecting a lot of interest in rejoining from LIV golfers – but the path back might not be so easy.

'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in innings to forget
The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.

Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin, 11, signs for Red Bull
Robin Raikkonen, the 11-year-old son of former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, signs for Red Bull's driver development programme.

Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club
Spanish second-division side Eldense say Argentina great Lionel Messi has reached a "preliminary agreement" to become the club's majority shareholder.