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Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee volunteers bake cakes for children in foster care
The local chapter of the national nonprofit For Goodness Cakes has made about 200 bakes to help foster children feel seen.

How to cook your Thanksgiving dinner safely
Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires.

Experts say domestic violence incidents on rise in Wisconsin
Police in West Bend implored domestic violence victims to reach out for help after Saturday shooting.

Pure perfection for early November
Tuesday will be sunny & gorgeous with highs in the 60s.

Wisconsin’s newest members of Congress excited, overwhelmed, 'drinking from a fire hose' during freshman orientation
Representatives-elect Rebecca Cooke, Mitchell Berman, and Michael Alfonso were on Capitol Hill Monday to learn the ropes.

How Sister Bay is balancing growth while preserving its character
Village president talks about managing growth in popular tourist spot - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Inmate dies at Barron County Jail
Barron County authorities said the inmate was found unresponsive in his cell on Nov. 8.

Health officials warn of possible public measles exposure at Marathon County emergency department
Officials said Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. people at the emergency department at the Marshfield Medical Center – Weston may have been exposed.

Wisconsin concession speeches show shift away from election denial
Concession speeches from candidates up and down the ballot after the 2026 midterms took a more cordial tone, with fewer election denial claims.

Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announces run for Milwaukee County executive
Nicholson-Bovell will be the acting county executive when Gov.-elect David Crowley resigns from office to take over his new role.

4 people killed in West Bend shooting
When police arrived at the scene, they found four people had been killed, including an adult woman, a boy, a girl and an adult man.

Shawano County adds its first measles case this year, as cases statewide surpass 400
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first death from the measles outbreak last week.

Effort underway to recall Dane County DA Ismael Ozanne
Residents blame Ozanne for not taking action against Ridglan Farms, a former beagle breeding facility in Dane County.

‘I will work with anybody, including my friends on the Democrat side’: Congressman Tony Wied hopeful for collaboration with Democratic-led House
After his 8th District win, Republican Congressman Tony Wied said he's prepared to work across the aisle if it benefits northeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin farmers see varied results in final weeks of harvest
Wisconsin farmers say they're entering the harvest with strong yields in some northeast fields and drought-driven losses in other areas.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers play their best game at New England
At 6-3 and getting Micah Parsons back soon, the arrow is pointed up for the Packers.

Now Hiring: Waukesha County Sheriff's Department recruits deputies amid staffing challenges
Hiring managers are looking for candidates who are qualified and committed to public service.

Jordan Love accounts for 4 touchdowns, Packers force 4 turnovers in 45-27 win over Patriots
Christian Watson caught seven passes for 171 yards and a TD and Matthew Golden finished with 10 catches for 164 yards and a score.

Wisconsin State Patrol trooper detained by ICE has been released
Trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe was at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison on Thursday morning when he was detained.

Brewers fans gather at Milwaukee cathedral for special Mass
A Milwaukee cathedral celebrated the Brewers’ World Series win with a Mass of Thanksgiving, bringing fans and parishioners together.

World News

US military aircraft leave second UK base
The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

Met Police investigate several reports on Russell Brand following his conviction
Det Supt Andy Furphy says the force had received "several reports in during the trial and since the trial".

Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

Watch: Meghan's first public appearance since father arrested
Meghan arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels with her husband, Prince Harry, who delivered a speech about online child safety.

Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government
Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.

Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash
The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

Anthropic to raise $64bn in major stock market listing
The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

Watch: Man smashes Chinese government building with excavator
Police say they have detained a 47-year-old suspect and no one was injured in the incident.

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

'There is no justice' - Epstein survivor on how model agency sent her to abuser's home
A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.

How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

How did Mildenhall become crucial to the US Air Force?
RAF Mildenhall is the main European refuelling tanker base for US forces in Europe.

Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.

'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize
M John Harrison becomes the oldest ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81.

Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered decades of 'dreadful abuse'
A report from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints.

Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
Kyiv, Washington and Moscow have all sent delegations to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.

At least 11 dead after motorway pile-ups in Bulgaria fog
A further 46 people were injured in the pile-ups that occurred in both directions along a section of the Trakia motorway, officials have said.

Israeli forces kill 14-year-old Palestinian boy in West Bank, health ministry says
The Israeli military says its soldiers opened fire at individuals “who intended to hurl stones” at a road used by Israelis.

Hundreds more offenders leaving jail under early release scheme
At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.

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Hill gets first England call-up as Konsa cover
Bournemouth defender James Hill is added to the England squad for Thursday's Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley.

Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.

Australia fans 'can't trust what's real' - Clarke wants ball-tampering investigation reopened
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke says fans of the national side "can't trust what's real" and has called for the investigation into the 2018 Australia ball-tampering scandal to be reopened.

Wenger considers standing against Infantino
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino as a candidate in Fifa's presidential election in March.

How good is Hamilton and how long can he stay in F1? - Q&A
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.