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Rep. Van Orden says Wisconsin State Patrol trooper detained by ICE to be released
A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday morning.

Janesville voters approve referendum for major GM/JATCO site projects
Janesville voters approved new oversight for major GM/JATCO site projects, requiring public approval for proposals of $450 million or more.

First measles death reported in Wisconsin this year as cases surpass 400
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first death from the measles outbreak.

Wisconsin Democrats eye schools, taxes and childcare under trifecta
Wisconsin Democrats are preparing to take full control in Madison, with affordability, schools and taxes topping their agenda.

Clear and cold overnight
Low temperatures will fall into the 20s in most places.

'Mrs. Doubtfire' brings a Wisconsin actor home in a dream-come-true role
"Mrs. Doubtfire" will have two performances at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 7.

District Administrator of Union Grove Union High School charged for alleged child porn possession
According to a criminal complaint, Racine County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous letter about Johnson that led to an investigation.

Milwaukee-area health providers urge MMR vaccinations after Wisconsin infant measles death
As of Thursday, Nov. 5, there have been 395 more measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year compared with the same time in 2025.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Patriots game
The Packers haven't played in New England since 2018.

New Fisher House breaks ground in Middleton for Madison VA veterans
It will offer free stays for Madison VA veterans’ families, expanding support during treatment starting in 2027.

Great weekend to spend time outdoors
Sunshine returns with highs in the 40s and 50s.

Jordan Love, Drake Maye represent new era in Packers-Patriots matchup
The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots don’t play each other that often.

Vandals break windows, light truck on fire at Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin is cleaning up after vandals damaged its Madison distribution center early Wednesday.

Milwaukee Public Schools to rebid Lincoln Avenue School demolition
MPS is tearing down the historic Lincoln Avenue School after a fire left it beyond repair.

Milwaukee County Board approves 2027 budget after $4.56 million error
Milwaukee County supervisors approved the 2027 budget after a $4.56 million error, calling for a report on how to prevent another mistake.

Democrats poised to take complete control of state government. What comes next?
Questions still remain over how the Democratic party will handle its first legislative trifecta in more than 15 years.

3 finalists named for UW-Madison chancellor position
They will all be interviewed and then partake in separate public forums next week.

Loyalty to President Trump was the downfall for 2 Wisconsin Republicans
In the end, they couldn’t shy away from their voting records.

Bay View street takeover raises questions about Milwaukee police staffing
A street takeover is renewing questions about Milwaukee police staffing after records showed two officers responded before the crowd dispersed.

Fond du Lac teen could face charges after alleged online threats
A tip came in from someone who was concerned after online interactions with the teenager, police said.

World News

Meghan's father Thomas Markle appears in court over child sex abuse material
The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

Trump replaces White House chief of staff days after Republicans suffer midterm defeats
Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, will move into the role on Monday.

New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.

Harry and five others seek to challenge Mail publisher privacy ruling
The Duke of Sussex and other public figures lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack
The attack happened last month at the family home on the outskirts of Waterford in the Republic of Ireland.

Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.

Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns
Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested.

AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.

Man, 41, and boy, 16, arrested after car damaged by gunshots
Police said a vehicle in Morriston, Swansea, sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge".

Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.

Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up
It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.

Huntingdon train attack victim thought 'this is what it feels like to die', court told
Scott Bletcher says he found police and told them 'am I glad to see you, I've been stabbed".

How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK's weather
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.

Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.

Man, 35, charged with murder of Carrie Mullane
Police say the last confirmed sighting of Carrie Mullane (Noonan) was on 10 October when she left Limerick to travel to Enniskillen.

Cornell faculty pass no confidence vote over leadership's handling of Jane Doe allegations
Friday's resolution by academic staff is largely symbolic as they do not have the power to remove those in charge of the university.

Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM
The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.

Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.

Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up
The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.

Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed
Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.

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Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.

Lampard feels hair pull should have led to Coventry penalty
Coventry had a trio of decisions go against them in defeat at Everton, with Frank Lampard suggesting a hair pull should have been a penalty.

Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.