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It's the start of meteorological fall? Yah, right.
Very warm and humid conditions to start September.

Menasha residents seek aid as tornado cleanup continues
A $1 million grant will help Fox Cities residents pay for basic needs as recovery continues from an EF3 tornado that damaged thousands of local homes.

Wisconsin elections officials expect Milwaukee audit logs by Friday
The investigation focused on duplicate absentee ballots sent ahead of the April 7 spring election and the Aug. 11 partisan primary.

FBI data shows violent crime falling nationally and in Wisconsin
New FBI data shows violent crime is declining nationally and in Wisconsin, as Milwaukee leaders point to collaboration and prevention efforts.

New Green Bay superintendent focuses on attendance as school year begins
Green Bay district targets 27.3% chronic absenteeism rate.

‘Slap in the face’: Wisconsin dairy farmers brace for impact with imported beef
One Wisconsin dairy farmer says he could lose $7500-10,000 a month.

Tornado forces hundreds of Wisconsin kids to start new school year in a different school
Menasha's Gegan Elementary will stay closed all year following storm damage.

What is a Potential Tropical Cyclone?
Potential Tropical Cyclone forecasts go out earlier to give people more time to prepare.

Dolly Parton’s Monroe memory still hangs on the wall 21 years later
Her visit remains one of Monroe Health Services’ most unforgettable moments — a little Dolly sparkle still hanging around.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges
The move prevents him from practicing or attending games.

Army Reserve enlistments surge in Milwaukee as recruiting numbers reach new heights
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Want to work at a top Midwest resort? Grand Geneva is hiring
Employees say the resort offers career advancement and opportunities to grow.

'I've had one nightmare because I was in it': Fox Valley tornado recovery continues one month later
Some areas of Menasha remain frozen in the moments following the storm.

Ezequiel Durán leads the way as Rangers snap 4-game skid by beating Brewers 7-4
Milwaukee’s Gary Sánchez hit his 200th career homer.

Dolphins find their new backup QB by acquiring Kyle McCord from Packers
They acquired him in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.

In Focus: Stop Insider Trading Act
We explore the Stop Insider Trading Act, which has cleared the US House of Representatives but still needs to clear a vote in the Senate.

In Focus: Professor discusses impact Stop Insider Trading Act legislation could have
While support for a stock trading ban is high, some say that the bill does not go far enough.

In Focus: The Badger Project discusses tracked stock trading by Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Peter Cameron is Managing Editor with The Badger Project, an independent news nonprofit in Wisconsin.

In Focus: Rep. Bryan Steil discusses importance of Stop Insider Trading Act
The legislation would ban members of congress and their families from purchasing new stocks.

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23
He joins a star-studded fraternity that includes Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Eddie Mathews, Mickey Mantle and more.

World News

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.

Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says
Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.

Man in court charged with murder after deaths of woman and girl in Teesside fire
A seven-year-old girl and her aunt died in the fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, on 26 August.

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.

It's taken me a long time to process Olympics breaking experience, says Raygun
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics.

Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US
One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.

Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain
After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?

I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.

Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

We survived the Aberfan disaster as schoolchildren, but were told to never talk about it again
In one of Britain's worst disasters, 116 children were killed on the morning of 21 October 1966.

US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget
The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998

Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.

New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.

Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

Swinney to cut number of mainland health boards from 11 to two
Existing boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.

Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Film adaptation of the hit stage musical, starring Ben Platt
High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother - but will the truth come out?

Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis
Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood Bellis from Southampton.

Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.

What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.

GB's Fery returns to Grand Slam stage - what lies ahead?
Shock Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery returns to the Grand Slam stage when he faces Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open.