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An active weather pattern is about to start
Several waves of rain are likely between Monday and Thursday.

Here's where Wisconsinites in need can get a free Thanksgiving meal
This Thanksgiving, many Wisconsinites are prioritizing helping others by providing community meals or free Thanksgiving food baskets.

In Focus: Key races to follow in the Nov. 3 election in Wisconsin
Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi helps break it down.

In Focus: GOP shares its outlook on Nov. 3 election
Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming joined us.

In Focus: Democrats look ahead to midterm election
WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined us to talk about the party’s outlook for the election.

What you need to know for Election Day
Ryan Burk talks with a Democrat, Republican and our Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi about the upcoming election.

Breast cancer survivor helps Monona patients see screening differently
The Meriter employee is using her own experience to encourage others to get their routine mammograms done.

MPD estimates 750,000 people pack downtown Milwaukee for Brewers parade
Tens of thousands of Brewers fans packed the Summerfest Grounds to celebrate the championship team and hear from players after the parade.

Fans reflect on 1982 as Brewers parade fills downtown Milwaukee
Brewers fans filled downtown Milwaukee for the Parade of Champions, celebrating a World Series title 44 years after the team’s 1982 run.

'Surreal being this close': Brewers fans sacrifice sleep for up-close parade view
For fans like Danny Callahan, getting a prime viewing spot meant waking up early and avoiding traffic.

Bob Uecker mural draws tributes, memories during parade
Brewers fans honored Bob Uecker at Milwaukee’s Parade of Champions, stopping by his downtown mural to remember the voice long-tied to the team.

LIVE POLL: Keep changing the clocks or stop? Vote as time “falls back”
Clocks fall back Sunday, but the time-change debate isn’t going anywhere.

Measles cases climb to nearly 400 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 333 of the 335 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

PHOTOS: Brewers celebrations underway in Milwaukee
Happy "Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day," Wisconsin.

Brewers fans get firsthand experience with players during championship parade
Thousands of fans flooded downtown Milwaukee to celebrate the first-ever World Series championship in Brewers history.

Eau Claire State Senate race could determine control of the chamber
Democrat Jeff Smith is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Republican Michele Skinner.

Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade
Brewers fans were lining the streets of Milwaukee early Friday morning, with thousands expected for the parade.

UW announces its next president
The UW Board of Regents announced on Friday it voted unanimously to make Dr. Tonjanita Johnson its president.

Republican incumbent faces a run for his money in southeast Wisconsin
Democrat Mitchell Berman is trying to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who’s seeking a fifth term.

Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song
He says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent arrest.

World News

Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party
Hampshire Police believes an unknown group gained entry to the party at an address in Chandler's Ford.

'Like a missile coming down' - Nine killed in fiery Florida jet crash
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".

Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cut
The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.

Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat erupts
The move by Haley Stevens, who lost out on the Democratic Senate nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, was called a "despicable betrayal" by one top Democrat.

Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before
Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.

A&E warning system to flag sick children deteriorating quickly
The initiative, in England, will help busy staff identify children who are deteriorating quickly as they wait for emergency care.

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Tributes to 'inspirational' Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34
The former European 1500m champion had bowel cancer and died just three weeks after marrying her partner.

After a 28-year trek around the world, homebound Karl Bushby crosses the Humber Bridge
The British adventurer is due to complete his 31,000-mile challenge in Hull on Monday.

Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after record crypto hack
The exchange froze transactions in the wake of the incident, which impacted $6.3bn worth of digital assets.

Don't get caught out by new Buy Now Pay Later rules
New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.

Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda parade
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were standing in an open-air stadium when the rain came on.

The Papers: 'A family's pain' and 'EU students in return for trade'
The parents of Henry Nowak speaking for the first time about the moment they learnt he had been murdered leads Monday's Daily Mirror.

Nowak family tell of 'unbelievable pain' of seeing footage of dying son handcuffed
His family describe the night police told them of his death, and watching him being handcuffed.

No more washing up: Airbnb's new house rules divide hosts and guests
Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.

A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?
Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.

‘My vote still matters’ - Americans weigh in on the power of their ballot
The BBC asked voters from across the United States what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.

Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas - could Talarico turn the tide?
The state's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched in the US midterms, and is about far more than control of Congress.

University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash
Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends
A rare humanitarian ceasefire allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.

Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers
The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.

Police probe video of officer hitting youth with handcuffs
A video which shows an officer hitting a youth is a "small part of the incident", police say.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say
Five officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.

More than 300 arrests at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy
More than 4,000 people have been arrested for supporting the group since it was proscribed in July 2025.

Cate McHugh wins The Voice UK after being mentored by Sir Tom Jones
Cate McHugh was congratulated by her coach Sir Tom Jones after she was crowned winner on Saturday.

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How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make Formula 1 history
Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.

'We've got big problems' - Hamilton says Ferrari need 'serious talks'
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari need "some serious talks behind closed doors" after fighting between their two drivers in Mexico.

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who became world champion
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he developed to become the F1 champion at the age of 20.