Local Wisconsin News

German fan makes Packers-to-Brewers trip for unique Wisconsin sports day
Dominik Ludes flew in for the weekend and then made a 100-mile trek to see both teams.

Now Hiring: Madison arborist jobs offer training from the ground up
Madison’s Streets Division is hiring arborists, offering staged training, daytime shifts and hands-on tree work across city streets.

Keeping our hot streak alive
A few places will flirt with record highs later today.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers take NLCS Game 1 against the Dodgers
Two swings of the bat against Tarik Skubal won the game. After he looked untouchable early, Brice Turang homered in the 4th to tie the game.

Turang homers and Milwaukee's bullpen delivers as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener
Game 2 is on Monday in Milwaukee. Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts for the Dodgers, and Logan Henderson takes the mound for the Brewers.

Transformed school restores library access to a rural Wisconsin community
Denmark’s new community center and library brings resources under one roof, reviving a former school and restoring local library access

Packers and Bears fans find friendship outside Lambeau despite rivalry
Packers and Bears fans gathered in Green Bay before kickoff on Sunday, sharing their stories of unlikely friendship.

Love-Watson connection helps Packers take some revenge on Bears with a 31-7 rout
Love went 25 of 31 for 367 yards, the highest total by a Packers quarterback against the Bears at Lambeau Field.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers make statement with rout of Bears
Jordan Love was outstanding. LaFleur called some deep shots and Love was accurate on them.

Bob Kozlowksi returns for 'God Bless America' at American Family Field
Bob Kozlowksi will sing “God Bless America” at American Family Field as the Brewers host the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

Milwaukee barber helps Brewers get playoff-ready before Dodgers matchup
A Milwaukee barber is helping Brewers players get ready for their playoff matchup with the Dodgers, bringing fresh cuts and confidence to the team.

In Focus: Report finds 101 Wisconsinites lost lives to domestic violence last year
Monique Minkens, executive director of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, joined us to share more.

In Focus: How the Wisconsin legislature aims to bolster domestic violence programs
State Rep. Jodi Emerson joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss how she feels the legislature can make sure programs have what they need.

78-year-old lifelong Brewers fan shares decades of memories
He has followed the franchise since before it moved to Milwaukee.

Fallen State Trooper Bradley Ritger honored in Chippewa Falls
Ritger was responding to a high speed pursuit on September 21 when he fell from a bridge, succumbing to his injuries on October 2.

It's been two years since Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida
Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024, in Siesta Key, Fla. as a Category 3 hurricane.

Candidates for Wisconsin's Attorney General share vision of leadership for DOJ
Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul is being challenged for the second consecutive election cycle.

What Brewers fans should know before buying NLCS resale tickets
With Brewers NLCS tickets scarce on the team website, Wisconsin officials and local resellers urge fans to use trusted resale sources.

Measles cases climb to 263 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

St. Mary’s Hospital, Dean Medical Group nurses file expanded charges against SSM
SEIU said the charges against SSM are for “breaking federal law by firing, threatening and violating the rights of nurses.”

World News

Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Immigration agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018, and is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.

Reform pledges to suspend UK's asylum system for up to five years
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
Henry Rice, from Cranleigh, Surrey, was a signalman who served off Normandy in the days after D-Day.

Tom Cruise film Digger could lose $245m at box office, analysts say
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

Schoolboy knife attacker texted 'sorry' to mum
The mother of a boy accused of attempted murder at a high school gives evidence at his trial.

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

US Homeland Security chief defends plan to livestream execution by firing squad
Markwayne Mullin rejects concerns that livestreaming the execution of convicted killer Nidal Hasan could fuel radicalisation or make him a martyr.

American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?
Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.

How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

How South Africa Test shows why teams still can't agree on how to play in bad light
More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC. Has cricket missed a trick?

Wildlife park closed for third day after tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.

Ray Quinn says baby boy was 'born sleeping'
The former Brookside actor says it is "heartbreaking" that his son Rio was stillborn on 20 August.

Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Sinn Féin ministers facing no-confidence vote after Drumcree dispute
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after receiving the backing of unionist parties last week.

Daniel Kinahan's lawyers to apply for bail in due course, court hears
He is charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 October 2015 and 6 April 2017.

AI spots nearly 19,000 'shocking' road offences
Captured images include a front-seat passenger holding a small child on her lap without a seatbelt.

Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school
A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.

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Key suggests Carse can return as England reveal contract list
Director of cricket Rob Key believes Brydon Carse can play for England again, despite an ongoing investigation into an incident outside a Derby nightclub in August.

South Africa face fight to save Test after Australia declare - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

The 'Kane-esque' striker Spurs may regret letting go
Will Lankshear's positioning, finishing and poacher's instinct have made him an instant hit at Riverside Stadium – and a cause of lament at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

DP World Tour to refuse LIV players in 2027 season
The DP World Tour will not allow LIV Golf players to compete at its events in the 2027 season.

Points pile-ups, old-school Saracens and a royal pint - Prem talking points
After a try-filled round of action, how high can scoreboard inflation climb and what is behind it?

Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

Peterborough deny making illegal approach for Savage
Darragh MacAnthony denies claims by Forest Green owner Dale Vince that Peterborough made an illegal approach for manager Robbie Savage.