Local Wisconsin News

From 'sewer' to World Series: How a Milwaukee Brewers fan is putting polka music in the spotlight
Milwaukee accordion player Mike Schneider is bringing polka to the World Series, showcasing a local tradition at American Family Field.

Ho-Chunk Gaming opens in Beloit after nearly 3 decades of planning
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Beloit, Wis., casino is open, bringing jobs and a share of gaming revenue to Beloit, Rock County and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Center District, Marty Brooks reach settlement
The Wisconsin Center District Board officially fired Brooks for cause in an 11-0 vote in July.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 308 of the 310 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will not seek reelection
She said she has experienced sexism, harassment and threats, noting a “lack of civility.”

Perfect World Series weather in Wisconsin
High temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s this weekend.

Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin won't play Sunday at Detroit because of a shin injury
Packers coach Mike LaFleur says he's optimistic that it won't be a long-term issue.

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff.

Brewers fans get tattoos ahead of World Series
Milwaukee tattoo shops say business has been booming as fans are eager to mark the team’s success in a permanent way.

2 killed, 2 injured in police chase in Marinette County
It happened when a deputy tried to pull over a car with two people inside near Pine Street and Maple Street in the Town of Peshtigo.

Move over, bat flips. Baseball's slow home run trots could have their World Series moment
Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, and William Contreras are taking bat tossing and slow celebratory trots to new levels this October.

Brewers face tough choice of whether to include Brandon Woodruff on their World Series roster
Do they activate a two-time All-Star who hasn’t pitched in a game since July 4, knowing they won’t be able to replace him if he gets hurt again?

3 things to watch in the Brewers-Rays World Series
One of these franchises will win their first World Series.

3 things to watch in Packers at Lions
This is the first of two meetings with the Lions coming to Lambeau Field for the last game of the regular season.

You'll be fine making outdoor weekend plans
More clouds fill in, but most of the weekend should be quiet.

Wisconsin bars prepare for Brewers World Series watch parties
Wisconsin bars and restaurants are adding screens, DJs and extra staff as Brewers World Series watch parties bring new customers and sales.

Aurora Health Care surprises cancer patient with Brewers World Series tickets
Lyndsy Di Nardo, who was born in 1982, the year of the Brewers’ last World Series appearance, said the moment was meaningful after a difficult year.

PHOTOS: Take a look behind-the-scenes at World Series Media Day in Milwaukee
The Brewers were all smiles the day before Game 1 of the World Series.

Christian Yelich's simple World Series message for title-less Brewers: Expect to be here
Teammates said the decision to name Yelich the first team captain in franchise history merely formalized what they already knew.

BBB issues warning about Brewers ticket scams in Wisconsin
Scammers look to cash in on World Series fever.

World News

Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.

Watch: Trees ripped up as Storm Austen batters Britain
The first named storm of the season brought powerful gusts to Jersey, and in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.

Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex issues a statement following reports her father Thomas Markle is being investigated over child sex abuse images in the Philippines.

Meghan statement offers answers after years of questions about her relationship with father
Today, without exactly using the word, Meghan claimed vindication.

Deadly shooting near Paris is a 'racist terrorist attack', Macron says
One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks and the suspected gunman has been apprehended.

White House says Melania Trump brokered truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster'
Ukraine and Russia confirm the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.

Watch: Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'
The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

Bayern Munich manager Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.

Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.

Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.

Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

'It's been relentless': IT workers scramble to fix PHP flaw described as worst crisis in years
IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.

Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife

A Ballon d'Or campaign as fierce off the pitch as on it
The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.

Weekly quiz: How long did Katie Zacharia last as White House press secretary?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Israeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot dead
The soldiers were killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a checkpoint outside the West Bank city on Friday morning.

Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?
The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.

Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says
The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus.

Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old
The family lawyer says an allegation of shoplifting "does not warrant the death" of a child.

Man dies after car crashes into Lidl supermarket
West Midlands Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene with others requiring treatment.

White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.

Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79
A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.

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Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.

Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address
Michael Carrick speaks for five uninterrupted minutes at media briefing to outline what Manchester United means to him, then refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes.

Wade equals Prem try-scoring record as Newcastle beat Sale
Christian Wade equals Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record with a 101st score as Newcastle post their first league win of their season against Sale.

Leclerc fastest from Antonelli in US GP practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix.

Poulter & Hatton leave LIV as exodus continues
Englishmen Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton are the latest star names to confirm they are quitting LIV Golf - leaving the breakaway tour's future looking increasingly uncertain.