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Measles cases climb to 243 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

Group Health Cooperative opens Pathways to Recovery program
The new program aims to expand substance use treatment to reach more people in need.

Packers' offensive line shuffle continues with Banks and Monk getting ruled out for Buccaneers game
Friday’s update follows the Packers’ additions of veteran guards Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton — all former first-round draft picks.

Milwaukee brothers use youth sports to support local church
Three Milwaukee brothers use youth sports to raise money, collect food and recruit volunteers for nonprofits.

Wisconsin food bank closing down as need spikes
Kenosha Food Bank announced its closure Friday.

Madison police investigate shooting of 16-year-old
Police said the boy’s mother has been gone for a month and no one has been checking on him.

Rally for the Valley supports Fox Cities tornado recovery in Menasha
The event includes performances by bands Soul Asylum and Fountains of Wayne, along with comedian Charlie Berens.

Impact of U.S./Canada trade war on Wisconsin's dairy farmers
Leaders from Wisconsin's agriculture community said they hope for a more balanced trade agreement with Canada.

La Crosse Police seeking 16-year-old suspect in shooting death of 15-year-old
15-year-old Rashied Schuelke was shot and killed on Thursday night.

Brewers prepare for playoff series against Padres at American Family Field
The Brewers open a best-of-five division series at American Family Field against a Padres team that surged into the playoffs.

Chilly temperatures will lead to some frost concerns tonight
Lows will dip into the 30s and 40s.

'The Wiz' eases on down the road to Madison
"The Wiz" runs at the Overture Center for the Arts from Oct. 6 to 11.

Preble High School employee under investigation by police for alleged inappropriate conduct
Police are now investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.

CBS announces Tony Romo's permanent exit following arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
Romo had been on leave since his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.

Pete Crow-Armstrong wins Baseball Digest player of the year. Jacob Misiorowski voted top pitcher
Misiorowski went 16-5 while leading the majors with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts to propel Milwaukee to the best record in the big leagues.

Packers receivers forced to adjust without Jayden Reed
Skyy Moore is among some of the Packers receivers that will have to take on larger role at Tampa.

Mequon doctor sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison for unlawful prescribing
He was charged in June with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substance outside of a professional practice and without medical purpose.

Vendors reflect on first months of Madison Public Market
Madison Public Market vendors said community support helped them adapt after a delayed grand opening, with a celebration set for Nov. 19.

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

Winnebago County emergency managers reflect on response to the July 27 EF-3 Fox Cities tornado
In Winnebago County, emergency management professionals said years of planning helped guide the early response and recovery efforts after the storm.

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Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?
Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.

Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
About 735 schools have faced disruption as violent protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.

King's Caribbean tour will not shy away from 'darkest days of our past'
In recent years, the King has expressed his "personal sorrow" at the UK's role in slavery.

Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.

Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.

Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest
The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.

I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's
Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

School protests send shivers down French government's spine
A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.

What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

How to see the Orionid meteor shower this weekend
Friday sees the start of the Orionid meteor shower as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. It peaks later in October.

'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.

Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels
Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded.

Royal Navy's new attack submarine arrives at Faslane
HMS Agamemnon is the sixth vessel in the Astute class and will undergo sea trials after arriving on the Clyde.

Man jailed for piloting small boat carrying 26 others
Jemal Abdela was sentenced after pleading guilty to endangering 26 others, including six children.

'Cult' priest guilty of rape and assault of women
The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women.

Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site
Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring.

Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after rushing off This Morning while on air
The host says she is "fine" but getting checked after leaving midway through Friday's This Morning.

Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

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Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?
BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking.

Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection
Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for his life.

Who has 'no ceiling' as Northern Ireland shine in Nations League?
After an impressive 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the Nations League, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was impressed with his young side.

Bath gain revenge on Exeter to win 11-try thriller
After losing to Exeter at home in the Prem semi-final last season, Bath beat the Chiefs 40-34 in another thriller.

Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.

Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?
Only five clubs have lifted the trophy in a Super League Grand Final - Warrington and Wakefield now have the chance to add their name to that list.