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Could weather have an impact on the 2026 elections?
Rain can be a factor in who turns out to vote.

Appleton Police investigating multiple deaths on south side
When officers responded to a complaint on Oct. 30, they found that multiple people had been shot, and they worked to secure the scene.

David Crowley’s record from Wisconsin Assembly to Milwaukee County executive
Though Crowley touts Act 12 among his biggest accomplishments, the sales tax increase has been criticized as much as it has been celebrated.

Where to get your 2026 We Energies Cookie Book
The annual recipe book will be available this year starting on Monday, Nov. 2.

Lawyers say Packers' Josh Jacobs has 'tangible evidence' disputing allegations from other women
Police on Friday released records from their investigation that included the accounts of three other women who shared similar allegations.

A look at Congressman Tom Tiffany’s record on Capitol Hill as he seeks promotion
Tiffany is the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin.

Now Hiring: Kikkoman growth brings more job opportunities to southern Wisconsin
Kikkoman’s $560 million Jefferson investment builds on 50 years in Walworth County and could create more long-term jobs in southern Wisconsin.

'Slept on the sidewalk': Brewers fans go all out to meet William Contreras
Brewers fans lined up in Brookfield to meet World Series MVP William Contreras, as championship celebrations continued.

Mild and rainy pattern to begin November
Multiple rounds of rain will be possible between Monday and Thursday.

Brewers chaplain connects World Series win to faith during Mass
At St. Matthias in Milwaukee, Brewers Chaplain, Father Jerry Herda, and parishioners linked the team’s first World Series title to faith and prayer.

Here's where Wisconsinites in need can get a free Thanksgiving meal
This Thanksgiving, many Wisconsinites are prioritizing helping others by providing community meals or free Thanksgiving food baskets.

In Focus: Key races to follow in the Nov. 3 election in Wisconsin
Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi helps break it down.

In Focus: GOP shares its outlook on Nov. 3 election
Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming joined us.

In Focus: Democrats look ahead to midterm election
WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined us to talk about the party’s outlook for the election.

What you need to know for Election Day
Ryan Burk talks with a Democrat, Republican and our Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi about the upcoming election.

Early in-person voting tops 450,000 across Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Dane, and Waukesha counties have seen the highest numbers of early in-person absentee voters ahead of Election Day.

Breast cancer survivor helps Monona patients see screening differently
The Meriter employee is using her own experience to encourage others to get their routine mammograms done.

MPD estimates 750,000 people pack downtown Milwaukee for Brewers parade
Tens of thousands of Brewers fans packed the Summerfest Grounds to celebrate the championship team and hear from players after the parade.

Fans reflect on 1982 as Brewers parade fills downtown Milwaukee
Brewers fans filled downtown Milwaukee for the Parade of Champions, celebrating a World Series title 44 years after the team’s 1982 run.

'Surreal being this close': Brewers fans sacrifice sleep for up-close parade view
For fans like Danny Callahan, getting a prime viewing spot meant waking up early and avoiding traffic.

World News

Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack
Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack.

What Americans are voting for in this election
The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".

Russian bombing kills 18 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says
Local officials say 27 people are missing after at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a village in southern Ukraine.

Mother told to book appointment to give birth to her baby who had died
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust apologises for care it says "fell short of the standards" expected.

King's role is not policy making, says Palace in slavery apology row
Buckingham Palace says the King has a unifying role in the Commonwealth rather than making political decisions.

Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire
Though unprecedented, the six-day truce has done little to alter the wider trajectory of a war that continues to grinds on.

Labour ends power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens.

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

Democrats have high hopes - but are the polls right?
Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

North Carolina voters weigh up Trump's track record on cost of living
The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.

What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia
Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.

Jamal Edwards' sister on celebrating SBTV's 20-year legacy and hopes of discovering new talent
The online music platform helped launch the careers of acts like Dave, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.

Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait'
A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.

Drugs, cash and weapons found in raids as e-bikes 'blight' communities
A senior police officer says e-bikes and associated crimes are "blighting" communities across the UK.

MP Carla Lockhart quits DUP in Drumcree row
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.

Driver who dragged head teacher to his death jailed for life
Simon Richardson is told he will have to serve at least 25 years for the murder of Michael Mullins.

Wizz Air flight from Luton makes emergency landing with fighter jet escort after bomb threat
A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.

Nowak family say police failed them multiple times
The murdered student's family say they feel "manipulated" and "failed" by Hampshire Police.

No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham
The trip sparked a backlash with some questioning the value for money, but No 10 says security, cost and "operational requirements" were all factored in.

Huntingdon train attacker said 'I am the baddest', trial hears
Police responded to fears about Anthony Williams on a train the day before the attack, jurors hear.

Fake nuclear warnings issued after Ukrainian and Russian air alert apps hacked
Neither government has confirmed who was responsible for the cyberattacks on Sunday evening.

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The iconic 2005 Oasis concert from the City of Manchester Stadium
One of the world's biggest touring bands pulls out all the stops on their 2005 world tour.

Carrick says it's 'crazy' but he's looking forward to Roma game
Under-pressure Michael Carrick says it might be "crazy" but he is looking forward to Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford.

To dive or not to dive? Football's big dilemma
Liverpool feel Alexander Isak should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal but with the striker not appealing for the decision and the VAR staying out of it, should he have made more of it?

England call up Spencer and Randall as injuries hit
Ben Spencer and Harry Randall are named in England's squad for this month's Nations Championship after injury hits Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland.

How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make F1 history
Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.