Local Wisconsin News

Republican lawmakers approve FoodShare audit, Dems opposed
The Legislative Audit Committee ordered the first full-scale audit of FoodShare since 2012.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 92 confirmed measles cases
There are now 92 confirmed cases up from 42 cases reported earlier in the week.

Quiet night ahead before showers and storms arrive
A few thunderstorms are possible this weekend.

Preseason or regular season, it’s all football for Packers fans at Lambeau Field
The Packers round out the preseason with a game against the Arizona Cardinals Friday night.

Tony Romo facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month
Romo was arrested July 23 in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

‘Numerous’ human skulls, serial killer memorabilia found at Wisconsin property
Officials were carrying out a search warrant that was related to a stalking investigation when it made the discovery.

Wisconsin DNR requests Enbridge halt work on Line 5 reroute due to leak
The leak occurred on Tuesday, when a parked, unoccupied semi-truck rolled into an open excavation site for the Line 5 project, hitting the pipeline.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs charged in domestic abuse case
It comes as the Packers are just about to start their regular season.

Jackson Chourio and Jacob Misiorowski lead the Brewers to an 8-2 victory over the Mets
Jackson Chourio went 4 for 5 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs to help Jacob Misiorowski.

School Resource Officers are coming back at MPS
A total of 32 resource officers will be at 12 schools, including North Division High School and Riverside University High School. 

Dodgeland welcomes Hustisford students amid district’s dissolution
As the state weighs whether to dissolve the Hustisford School District, students are preparing to transfer to the Dodgeland School District.

Have the umbrella handy this weekend
We'll see a better chance for rain late Saturday into early Sunday.

UW-Platteville prepares for measles risk as Wisconsin outbreak grows
The latest state health data shows 61 cases tied to the outbreak, including 35 in Iowa County and 21 in Lafayette County.

State Democrats trying to revive back-to-school sales tax holiday plan
The bill was introduced in the state legislature last September but never received a public hearing.

Wisconsin congressman violates 'spirit' of state law regulating AI in campaigns
Congressman Derrick Van Orden has posted AI-generated videos of his opponent Rebecca Cooke online.

Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal
Smith caught 38 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns last season in 17 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Packers to face roster cuts after final preseason game against Cardinals
After the Packers take on the Cardinals Friday night, they'll have a quick turnaround to trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday night.

Celestial delight: Full moon and a lunar eclipse Aug. 27 - 28
The full sturgeon moon will peak along with a lunar eclipse.

Brewers overcome Dustin May's early injury to rout the Mets 8-1
May left in the first inning with a bruised right scapula.

Madison police monitor sues chief over records from deadly Corey Ruiz shooting
A judge will consider Aeiramique Glass' request to enforce the subpoena and order MPD to produce the requested records.

World News

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
A 41-year-old man died at the Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.

'It's destroying our town': Residents tell of concern after violent incidents near Middlesbrough
Residents near Middlesbrough have told the BBC of their concern after a spate of violent incidents in their area.

Norway's 'grandfather': King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne
Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.

BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.

Wife of man who died after turbulence sues Singapore Airlines
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.

Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.

Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Four vehicles run by a charity were set alight in Golders Green, north-west London, causing explosions in March.

Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40
Heaton's solo album tops the chart, while Parton's 1980 US hit reaches the UK top 40 at last.

Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.

This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped
Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.

Videos show people survive floodwaters on balcony in Nepal
BBC Verify has located several videos from disaster-struck areas of the Trishuli river after deadly floods swept through.

Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.

Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul - can it shake its under-18 image?
BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic.

Norway's King Haakon begins reign after turbulent year
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.

Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?
Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.

What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

More British athletes convicted in connection with Baptiste case
BBC Sport reveals that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the case which led to Leon Baptiste's imprisonment.

Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.

Disorder at balloon release for man who died in A66 car crash 'put lives at risk', MP says
Police now say they are not currently linking a deadly crash on the A66 to a fatal house fire.

'Terrorist connection' included in charges over vandalism at Trump's Scottish golf resort
Seven people accused of causing damage at Trump's resort could receive longer sentences if convicted.

Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.

World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.

Hundreds of migrants enter UK after 10-day lull
Nearly 500 people crossed the Channel in seven boats on Thursday - the first since 17 August.

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Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
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