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Shawano County adds its first measles case this year, as cases statewide surpass 400
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first death from the measles outbreak last week.

4 people killed in West Bend shooting
When police arrived at the scene, they found four people had been killed, including an adult woman, a boy, a girl and an adult man.

Effort underway to recall Dane County DA Ismael Ozanne
Residents blame Ozanne for not taking action against Ridglan Farms, a former beagle breeding facility in Dane County.

‘I will work with anybody, including my friends on the Democrat side’: Congressman Tony Wied hopeful for collaboration with Democratic-led House
After his 8th District win, Republican Congressman Tony Wied said he's prepared to work across the aisle if it benefits northeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin farmers see varied results in final weeks of harvest
Wisconsin farmers say they're entering the harvest with strong yields in some northeast fields and drought-driven losses in other areas.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers play their best game at New England
At 6-3 and getting Micah Parsons back soon, the arrow is pointed up for the Packers.

Now Hiring: Waukesha County Sheriff's Department recruits deputies amid staffing challenges
Hiring managers are looking for candidates who are qualified and committed to public service.

Mild pattern brings a warm welcome to the week
Expect passing cloud cover with warmer than normal highs for Monday.

Jordan Love accounts for 4 touchdowns, Packers force 4 turnovers in 45-27 win over Patriots
Christian Watson caught seven passes for 171 yards and a TD and Matthew Golden finished with 10 catches for 164 yards and a score.

Brewers fans gather at Milwaukee cathedral for special Mass
A Milwaukee cathedral celebrated the Brewers’ World Series win with a Mass of Thanksgiving, bringing fans and parishioners together.

Wisconsin State Patrol trooper detained by ICE has been released
Trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe was at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison on Thursday morning when he was detained.

In Focus: Sauk County’s Veteran Service Officer discusses his role in helping vets
We explore how the state comes together to honor those who have served, and what can be done to improve the lives of veterans around the state.

In Focus: Looking at Veterans Day in Wisconsin
We explore how the state comes together to honor those who have served, and what can be done to improve the lives of veterans around the state.

In Focus: Newly elected state senate member shares how his own military service will shape his legislative priorities
This week on In Focus, we look ahead to Veterans Day here in Wisconsin.

In Focus: How Wisconsin Veterans Museum preserves and shares stories
We explore how the state comes together to honor those who have served, and what can be done to improve the lives of veterans around the state.

Packers host first Wisconsin girls flag football state championship at Titletown
Roughly 175 students from six high schools competed in the tournament.

Flood recovery continues for First Lutheran Church in Janesville
First Lutheran Church in Janesville is rebuilding after flood damage, as nearly 960 Rock County properties seek FEMA assistance.

Stopping the spread of respiratory diseases during the holidays
Statewide, DHS data confirmed 20.3% of Wisconsinites have received a flu vaccine so far for this respiratory season.

New Mississippi River bridge opens months ahead of schedule
The bridge connects Crawford County to Lansing, Iowa.

Health officials warn of possible public measles exposure at Marathon County emergency department
Officials said Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. people at the emergency department at the Marshfield Medical Center – Weston may have been exposed.

World News

Watch: Moment judge sentences Brand in court
Russell Brand was sentenced for rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.

Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud
Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.

Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69
The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It.

Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill
The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited.

Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate
The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.

Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats
Kieran Kyle sent emails to the Tory party leader in which he made racist references, a court hears.

Thick fog disrupts travel with further weather warning issued
Fog is causing disruption on Monday morning for many across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.

Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

What we know so far about the next James Bond film
Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

Find out who's in the running for this year's Booker Prize
The winner of this year's literary award will be announced in London on Monday.

'I've got a band now' - Club anthem star Shygirl on why she's switching up her sound
Fans know her for big electronic bangers, but the singer and DJ has come back with an indie-tinged sound.

Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public
BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December - and audiences will have more influence than ever over the awards.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

James Bulger's killer to stay in prison after parole hearing
Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review that he was not seeking release.

Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.

Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary offer
The president told the Ultimate Fighting Championship boss to "please take the job" in a Truth Social post on Saturday.

Action on energy costs is my overriding aim, says Fahnbulleh
The energy secretary says reducing bills is key to maintaining public support for climate action.

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Incident-by-incident: Was it a bad weekend for VAR?
Almost every game had a controversial VAR decision in the Premier League this weekend. But how many might go down as errors?

Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner
David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.

England clear way for Carse return and drop Bashir
England open the door for Brydon Carse to return to Test cricket for the tour of South Africa by naming him in the Lions squad.

What can you read into Premier League table after 10 games?
With 10 games gone in the Premier League season, BBC Sport looks at what history tells us we can read into the table at this stage.

Chelsea staff warned over Fantasy Premier League use
Chelsea warn staff to be careful about revealing team news through Fantasy Premier League after Joao Pedro's injury appeared to have been inadvertently disclosed through team selections.

Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time
Lucy Bronze is one of five England players named in the Fifpro Women's World 11.

How Hawkins overcame illness to star for England
When Rob Hawkins replied to what he thought was an advert to play wheelchair basketball in 2014 he could not have imagined he would be a key part of an England side defending their Rugby League World Cup title.