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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.

Alaina Kunes 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.”

Gas prices dip below $4 across Wisconsin, AAA says
Wisconsin gas prices dropped to $3.87 a gallon, giving drivers some relief before holiday travel while costs remain higher than last year.

Over 550 measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year
More than half of the cases have been detected in children.

Military Connection honors veterans through artifacts and burial uniforms
A South Milwaukee military museum preserves artifacts and provides uniforms for burials and cremations across the country.

The sun sets on the quiet and warm weather
Colder, breezy, and at times rainy weather takes us through the rest of the week.

Analysis: Packers' recent surge hasn't helped them make up ground on their NFC North rivals
The Packers are in last place in their division despite having won twice as many games as they’ve lost

Milwaukee wastewater management audit faults Veolia and MMSD oversight
An audit found Veolia and MMSD fell short on staffing, maintenance and oversight.

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.

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.

World News

Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct.

'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.

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

Police told Russell Brand to leave Jemima Goldsmith's house in 2014
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.

Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

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.

Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.

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.

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

Sales of traditional toys rise as public debate around screen time grows
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

Scotland declared a housing emergency - but why is shortage getting worse?
Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

'If I tell you to run, run': BBC joins a Ukrainian drone unit as it protects a front-line city
Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of its pre-war population remaining.

The Papers: 'David Walliams accused' and 'Named & shamed'
Sexual misconduct allegations against actor David Walliams, which he denies, dominate Wednesday's front pages.

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.

Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up
The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others.

Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.

Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.

Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds
Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.

Students passing university assessments in minutes using AI, regulator warns
The Office for Students says students can frequently use AI "in ways that cannot be reliably detected".

US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.

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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.

Bethell out of Australia trip and doubt for SA
Jacob Bethell is ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia and is a huge doubt for the Test tour of South Africa following the recurrence of a knee injury.

Does Pickford finally face serious competition for his England place?
Does England's long-time first-choice goalkeeper Jordan Pickford finally face serious competition for his place, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Khawaja refuses to name Aussie ball tamperers
The publisher of Usman Khawaja's autobiography denies his promotional tour has been cancelled but says there have been "adjustments" to the schedule.

Tearful Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands
Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.

Vonn has ninth operation after Olympic crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn has her ninth operation after her crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.