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Everyday Hero: Volunteer dad helps maintain Welcoming Willows in Little Chute
At Welcoming Willows in Little Chute, volunteer John Wright helps support an adult daycare program that offers socialization and respite for families.

Sunny, warm, and windy on this Tuesday
Temperatures rise today with the help of a breezy southerly wind.

Police in Wisconsin put out warning about e-bikes, e-motos
Wausau Police said a juvenile fled from officers on one over the weekend.

Wautoma community unites for severely injured athlete
Wautoma is rallying around senior football player Dominick Rooney after his mother says he suffered a traumatic brain injury during a game.

Bernie Brewer’s old chalet continues to draw baseball fans to Milwaukee brewery
Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee houses Bernie Brewer’s former County Stadium chalet, giving fans a place to connect with Brewers history.

Cooke sends Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter over AI videos
Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke are facing off in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional races.

One Wisconsin community offering thousands in housing incentives
One Wisconsin city is offering a maximum of $10,000 for newly constructed residential homes or duplexes

Summerfest generates $221.6 million in economic impact for Milwaukee
That’s an increase of over 38% for the city and over 37% for the state when compared with a 2023 study on the festival’s economic impact.

Wisconsin survivor speaks out amid scrutiny of Cornell rape allegation
A Wisconsin survivor and advocate shares her story as Cornell’s handling of a 2024 rape allegation faces new scrutiny from New York leaders.

Cancer survivor's dream San Diego trip now includes Brewers playoff game
For one Sheboygan resident, it’s the cherry on top of a dream trip.

Beef woes drive consumers to purchase from local farmers
Appleton-area shoppers are asking where their beef comes from after tariff cuts on imports, as local sellers say prices remain driven by supply.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha reopens after EF-3 tornado
St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha reopened for Mass after July’s EF-3 tornado, while St. John the Baptist remains closed for roof repairs.

Now Hiring: MetalStorm looks for skilled welders, fabricators
The company now employs 75 people and expanded its De Pere facility three years ago.

Mason Miller's uncharacteristic 9th-inning struggles put Padres on the verge of playoff elimination
The closer struggled with control, loading the bases in the ninth inning against Milwaukee with the first three walks of his postseason career.

Chourio's 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres for 2-0 NLDS lead
Milwaukee is a win from a second straight NL Championship Series appearance as it chases its first World Series title.

Initial investigation in Cornell gang rape allegations case 'not appropriate,' attorney says
The Jane Doe’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra, responded to Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff’s comments in an interview with CNN.

Jordan Love throws 2 touchdown passes, Packers edge Buccaneers 17-14
The Packers (2-2) wasted two opportunities to extend a three-point lead in the fourth quarter but the Buccaneers couldn't capitalize.

Brewers to start Dustin May and Padres going with Nick Pivetta in Game 3 of NL Division Series
May was 1-1 with a 1.23 ERA in three starts against San Diego this year while striking out 22 over 22 innings.

Custom Brewers van draws fans outside American Family Field
Brewers fans filled American Family Field parking lots as the playoff run began, with a custom 1983 fan van adding to the tailgate scene.

In Focus: 79th Alice in Dairyland emphasizes importance of buying local
Anastasia Poull discussed the statewide program called “Something Special from Wisconsin."

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Watch: At the scene of student protests on the streets of Lille
The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools.

Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.

Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.

'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect
Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at UK airport for the first time
The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.

Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.

Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.

A simple guide to the US midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

Jeffrey Archer: bestselling novelist whose political career ended in scandal
Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Owner, businessman and player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?

Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, and his last book, Adam and Eve, was due to be released later this month.

Woman found dead in home named as GP
Dr Hannah Terry was working as a GP at a nearby practice, which has been closed since the weekend.

UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

Jade Thirlwall says working on Blue Planet III song was magical
The ex-Little Mix star worked with Hans Zimmer on an official track for the BBC nature documentary.

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Messi set for emotional final Argentina game - what will he do next?
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?

LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment
LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.

Captain apologises for gloating over military service exemption
Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating about avoiding South Korea's mandatory military service by captaining his country to the football gold medal at the Asian Games.

Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances
Daniil Medvedev once said you would need to knock on his hotel door at 6am for seven days in a row to make him angry - but his China Open disqualification was no surprise.

England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender
With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

NFL suspends two officials for player incidents
The NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill for instances of unprofessional conduct towards a player.