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Your ultimate Wisconsin trick-or-treating guide
We rounded up trick-or-treat information for more than a dozen of Wisconsin's largest cities.

UW-Eau Claire’s marching band to perform in 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
It’ll be the ninth ensemble from Wisconsin to participate in the parade in its over 101 years of operation.

Milwaukee officials urge leaf bagging ahead of fall collections
The push comes as DPW aims to limit flooding and clogged catch basins this year.

MPD officer shoots, injures suspect who was running from police with rifle
Officers were responding to a shots-fired call in the area.

Wisconsin seeks to build on its momentum after dramatic comeback at Penn State
Wisconsin’s 24-20 triumph moved the Badgers on the verge of the Top 25 and raised their potential ceiling.

Wisconsin advocates warn AI scams are targeting seniors
Scammers are using the technology to impersonate trusted people and pressure victims into sending money.

Dennis Krause Blog: Padres will come to Milwaukee
The Padres won two straight games over the Cubs to advance out of the wild card round.

New Monroe High School building expands labs, arts and athletic spaces for students
It comes after voters approved an $88 million referendum in 2022 to fund it.

Great forecast for the first weekend of October
Most of the weekend will be quiet with seasonable conditions.

Don't forget the umbrella Thursday
Rain gradually clears out heading into Thursday evening.

Town of Mukwonago residents weigh in on proposed 28-acre solar farm
Meanwhile, the developer cites bringing in local aid payments and pollinator habitat.

Measles cases climb to over 200 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

9 vehicles involved in fire inside Froedtert parking structure
An 88-year-old man drove through a construction area, causing his car to become engulfed in flames, according to the Wauwatosa Police Department.

Wisconsin students barred from performance, again
Superintendent blocks students from performing "Flashdance."

Packers add 3 veteran offensive linemen
One of the additions is Kevin Zeitler, a Wisconsin native who attended Wisconsin Lutheran High School and the University of Wisconsin.

U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on foreign policy grounds, judge rules
Salah Sarsour was detained in Milwaukee in March by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

9 people taken to hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning
The Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a homeowner in the Town of Osceola at around 2:05 a.m. with reports that multiple people had symptoms.

LGBTQ+ option on 988 lifeline reinstated
The “press 3” option allows LGBTQ+ youth to speak to someone who is trained for their specific needs during a mental health crisis.

Poll: While national conditions are ‘dreadful’ for GOP, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates are neck-and-neck
Democrat David Crowley is only leading Republican Tom Tiffany by three points in the race for Wisconsin governor.

World leaders discuss global trade policies in Milwaukee
The talks are taking place as President Trump continues to enforce tariffs on several of the countries attending the Milwaukee meetings.

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US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections
Killer Christa Pike's lawyer says she is being given "life-saving measures" in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital.

What happened in failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?
The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.

Too early to say if Iran involved in Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack, Israeli PM says
A pilot who stabbed another pilot on an Israel-bound plane is being investigated in Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu says.

Flydubai passenger describes hugging his children as plane nosedived during attack
Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).

Body of baby girl found in Wales may have been in the water for weeks, police say
The body of the baby found along the north Wales shoreline was a girl, a post-mortem has revealed.

Moment Esther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he saved
One of her most memorable career moments came during one particular episode in 1988 - the footage of which has gone viral several times over in recent years.

Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.

Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.

Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison
The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.

Naomi Campbell wins appeal over charity ban
A tribunal rules that the model was unaware of misconduct at her charity Fashion for Relief.

Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

What role would you play in the Traitors castle? Take our quiz to find out
Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive

'Overcrowded' and 'set up to fail': Freed prisoners react to early release scheme
Offenders speak to the BBC as the first wave of early releases see hundreds of prisoners freed.

'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.

'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation
The BBC asked students in Washington about the allegations from a woman who says she was raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.

Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.

UK on track for one of the warmest years on record after warm September
September was the fourth warmest year on record in the UK according to the Met Office and whilst overall rainfall was average there were large regional variations.

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.

Northern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get restrictions put on new licences
Northern Ireland becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people.

Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty
Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.

Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's how you can bring that down
Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Vape tax comes into effect - but prices won't rise yet
Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Ranking the best British football exports this century
From David Beckham and Gareth Bale to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who are the best British exports this century?

Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.

Why penalty for Williamson handball was correct call
Arsenal defender Leah Williamson was at the heart of a bizarre incident in their Women's Champions League draw with Paris FC.

England call up Crane and rest Archer for Pakistan series
Leg-spinner Mason Crane has the chance to play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan.

Russell says his 'confidence is back and growing'
George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.