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Wisconsin county betting big on community gardens
The garden initiative has grown for decades.

'It's the ultimate team sport': Green Bay Packers defense gets ready to take on Chicago Bears
The Green Bay Packers renew their rivalry with the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field. By necessity, the Packers defense will have a different look.

Milwaukee Public Schools adds naloxone kits across district
Milwaukee Public Schools added overdose resource kits to every building, placing naloxone and fentanyl test strips on campuses.

Fox Crossing Fire Department rebuilds after EF-3 tornado
More than two months after July’s EF-3 tornado, Menasha and Fox Crossing face weeks, months and years of repairs.

Wisconsin voters will consider 'equality amendment' on Election Day
The constitutional amendment is one of three that will be on ballots across the state in November.

Caledonia votes to end Flock camera contract
Caledonia will end its Flock camera contract, joining other Racine County agencies that have raised concerns about data use and transparency.

Mainly clear and quiet overnight
Low temperatures will drop into the 40s for most.

Wisconsin hotel was ranked some of the best in the world
Plus, Milwaukee was named one of the best big cities to visit in the U.S.

President Trump approves nearly $18 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
The president made the announcement on Truth Social, saying that he was approving $17.9 million for damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes.

Watch for reptiles and amphibians on Wisconsin roads this fall
The DNR wants to put the brakes on species decline.

Milwaukee police plan to renew Flock contract
Multiple MPD officers were found to have been misusing the technology.

Measles cases climb to 258 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

Wautoma football player Dominick Rooney discharged from hospital
Wautoma football player Dominick Rooney is headed home from the hospital as the community rallies around his recovery after a traumatic brain injury.

La Crosse police arrest 16-year-old suspect in shooting death of 15-year-old
Two other people were arrested for allegedly harboring or aiding a felon on Tuesday.

Don't miss these November election deadlines
Wisconsin’s general election is almost here; you can head to the polls on Nov. 3.

Milwaukee screen printer brings live T-shirt experience to Brewers fans
Brewers fans will pack American Family Field for a sold-out watch party, with free live-printed T-shirts available in limited quantities.

Oconomowoc schools seek $12.2 million operating referendum
Oconomowoc schools are asking voters for $12.2 million over five years as leaders warn of a growing budget deficit and limited cuts.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

Case of avian influenza identified in Racine County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the backyard poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Families reunite as Wisconsin soldiers return from overseas deployment
More than 150 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers returned to Appleton after nearly a year overseas, reuniting with families.

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Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.

Man charged with 13 attempted murders including British child after Alps attack
Abdalmasih Hanoun, accused of carrying out an attack at a French park in 2023, is set to face trial.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.

Family tribute to 'kind and loving' GP found dead at home
Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday.

Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.

Watch: Stop firing stun grenades at student protests, French police told
France has halted the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old boys hand was blown off during student protests.

Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam
Craig Morris was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Northampton Crown Court.

Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital
The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.

How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media
Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.

Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers
Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

Southampton manager to stay in role after being given suspended ban over Spygate scandal
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

Eleven arrested as pro-Palestinian marches held in London
Five people were arrested for inciting racial hatred at a protest outside the office of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Met says.

Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62
The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness.

BBC's Nicky Campbell tells court teacher who attacked him 'completely lost it'
The presenter is giving evidence to a court examining accusations against two former Edinburgh Academy teachers who are unfit to stand trial.

Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says
In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".

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Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict
Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris St-Germain next week - the club's first home match since they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal
How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.