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Morgan Geyser’s attorney files petition for conditional release
It comes after her release was revoked last year amid her escape from a group home.

Wisconsin pediatrician shares importance of vaccines ahead of school year
Since 2013, Wisconsin DHS data shows that the number of two-year olds who have received one or more doses of the MMR vaccine has steadily declined.

New Berlin mayor apologizes, does not resign at city council meeting
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is under fire over some anti-Islamic messages he posted on his personal Facebook page.

'We did not raid the encampment': Madison officials defend response to Williamson Street protests
City leaders say they had to step in after streets became blocked and safety concerns arose.

Weekend filled with off and on showers
Off and on scattered showers will be possible all weekend.

Storms clear out, sunshine returns
Storms early Wednesday, turning quiet rest of workweek.

Milwaukee teachers rebuild classrooms with donations after Lincoln Avenue School fire
The donation included bins filled with hundreds of dollars worth of supplies for 34 teachers.

Over 900,000 people attended the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, lowest total for a full 11-day fair since 2021
Officials also announced next year’s Wisconsin State Fair dates, which will be Aug. 5-15.

How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
High fuel and fertilizer costs are a result of the Iran war.

Wisconsin DHS updates count to 42 confirmed measles cases, 17 probable
There are now 42 confirmed cases and 17 probable ones tied to an outbreak that started in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Elon Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wisconsin, state prosecutor says
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission in July referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office for possible charges.

Packers offensive coordinator highlights depth across key offensive positions
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praised Tucker Kraft’s ACL recovery and said Green Bay’s offense has competition across key spots.

Packers reveal new NFL Rivalries uniforms, will debut Oct. 11 vs. Bears
The uniforms will make their debut on Sunday, Oct. 11 when the Packers take on the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur to face off against Cardinals' Mike LaFleur at joint practice
Wednesday’s practice will mark the first time the LaFleur brothers have coached against each other since Mike was hired as the Cardinals’ coach.

Wisconsin company deconstructs useable building materials to give them a new life
It's keeping more materials out of the landfill and putting it into new home and furniture projects.

Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers prepare for trade war fallout
President Trump leveled new threats against Canada Monday.

Iowa County health officials working to prevent spread of measles
Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows 35 measles cases in Iowa County reported as of August 21.

USDA, HHS secretaries announce plan to make school meals more nutritious
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are encouraging states to source food locally.

Janesville students start year in new schools after Washington Elementary flooding
Washington Elementary students in Janesville started the year at Adams and Madison after flooding closed their school last year.

Wisconsin high school football player dies from injuries sustained during game
Adam Massman's exact cause of death has not been released.

World News

Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Murder arrests after fire kills two including child near Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire.

Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.

Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

Stourbridge fires that razed 19 homes were accidental, say investigators
Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.

US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.

Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return
The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.

Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.

Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

How Dolly Parton became a fashion icon
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.

Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton as an 'angel by my side'
Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80.

From 'dirt poor' to philanthropic superstar - the life of Dolly Parton
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.

We saw signs of domestic abuse, but we didn't know how to protect Stacy
Stacy Hunter was killed by her estranged husband weeks after he was released on bail - her family wish the authorities had intervened further.

What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.

Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour
The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identity.

Fundraiser for A66 crash police officers tops £1m
Cleveland Police Federation says it will split the money between the two officers' families.

King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.

Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.

Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday
Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death".

Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.

Olympic champion Liu announces break from competition
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK
What will Prince Harry and Meghan’s new life in the Cotswolds look like?

Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary
Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world

Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.

Liverpool turn attention to Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids
Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.

Root shows off-field leadership - now for on-field
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.