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2 local ensembles join Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performances in Milwaukee
Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra and Sun Prairie High School Jazz Ensemble are the shows’ openers on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Milwaukee rallies past Dodgers, moves closer to National League pennant
The Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4 in Milwaukee, taking a 2-0 series lead behind late offense and five hitless bullpen innings.

Brewers to host watch party at American Family Field for Game 3 of NLCS
Fans can start gathering on Oct. 14 at the UW Credit Union Plaza at 6 p.m., an hour before game time.

William Contreras is becoming a swaggy postseason star for the Brewers with his slow home run trots
His majestic, 436-foot shot tied the score in the fifth inning of Milwaukee’s 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Brewers fan has made every home game for 45 years, walking from his Story Hill home
Story Hill resident Bob Koehler bought his home in 1986 with the short walk to the ballpark in mind.

Everyday Hero: Madison-area soccer tournament helps girls in Zimbabwe stay in school
Madison’s Maka Chicowero has even spoken at the United Nations multiple times about her work.

Slowly working our way back to autumn
Temperatures will drop over the next several days.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers go up 2-0 on the Dodgers in NLCS
Monday's Game 2 was a perfect portrayal of what these Brewers are. A relentless offense headed by William Contreras.

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee's bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
That turned the game into a battle of the bullpens, where the Brewers again had the edge.

Packers' Love reaps the benefits as Watson and Golden develop into dynamic receiving duo
Watson had six catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns, while Golden caught six passes for 123 yards.

8 schools named Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Schools
In 2025, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was ended by the U.S. Department of Education.

Wisconsin farmer weighs in on Save Our Bacon Act
The measure is a response to a California law that some farmers across the nation abide by to maintain access to the state’s large market.

Brewers chaplain brings team spirit to St. Matthias School
At St. Matthias School in Milwaukee, Brewers spirit centers on Father Jerry Herda, the team’s Catholic chaplain and the school’s pastor.

Neenah tree replacement effort expected to take years
Neenah plans to replant more than 300 trees after July’s EF-3 tornado damaged parks and public areas, with years of recovery work ahead.

Our brains and the Brewers' winning ways
The psychology of sports fans and sports' impact on our mental health.

Mark your calendar — here are the 2026 holiday shipping deadlines
Want your gifts on time? Here are the "send-by" dates to watch for.

Waupun sets precedent for allocating childcare funding 
As many daycare centers across the state face affordability issues and more, Waupun found a clever solution to help growing families. 

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.

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.

World News

MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".

Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman
A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.

Majority of English football clubs on the edge of financial disaster, report says
English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.

Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Football regulator says he would quit over any political interference in Man City case
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

Watch: Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released
A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

Supreme Court hears appeal over Maids Moreton murder
The Supreme Court is considering arguments over who legally caused Peter Farquhar’s death.

Horrified witnesses recount fatal rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
One person is dead and others were injured after an incident at the amusement park in the US state of Georgia.

Murder investigation after couple and two children die in fire
Philip and Kim English, and two of their children, died in the fire and two more children are critically injured.

How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.

Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.

I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

The Sabrina Carpenter clip which helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.

Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".

Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.

Ex-Met Police officer trained to support rape victims accused of rape
Mark Tyrrell raped and sexually assaulted a woman over about two years, his trial is told.

Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.

BBC FM radio transmissions suspended in Afghanistan
BBC programming is still reaching audiences on shortwave, medium wave, via satellite and online.

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Football regulator says he would quit over Man City political interference
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

Majority of clubs on edge of 'financial disaster' - regulator
English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.

Liverpool's Wirtz problem - does he need to be dropped?
More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?

A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss
Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.