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Milwaukee Brewers fans cash in 'Timeless Tickets' for World Series
Milwaukee Brewers fans who bought $1,000 Timeless Tickets in 2015 are using them for Game 1 as the team addresses seating concerns.

Wisconsin voters cast early ballots ahead of Nov. 3 general election
The fall election includes key races for Wisconsin governor, U.S. House of Representatives, the state Legislature and state Assembly.

Wisconsin Historical Society preserves Brewers history ahead of World Series
The Wisconsin Historical Society is preserving Brewers jerseys, a Molitor glove and Racing Sausages costumes, as fans revisit team history.

Outlook for Winter 2026 - 2027
An El Niño season typically brings drier conditions to the Northwest and upper Midwest, but it looks wet across the southern tier.

Derrick Van Orden, Rebecca Cooke face off in candidate forum
It's the first, and likely only, time the candidates in the race for the 3rd congressional district will meet before Election Day.

Madison named as one of ‘The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027’ by National Geographic
The city was named among 25 other destinations around the world as a must-visit next year.

Measles cases climb to 289 in Wisconsin so far this year
DHS confirmed one case of measles in Richland County on Oct. 20 and said it's linked to the ongoing outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin.

'Do not expect your traditional musical': 'Jersey Boys' U.S. tour returns to Milwaukee
"Jersey Boys" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Oct. 20 to 25.

More sunshine and warmth ahead
Afternoon highs will be in the 60s and low 70s.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy's former college players say his MLB success hasn't surprised them
Murphy won 1,000 games during a college coaching career that included stops at Maryville, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Notre Dame and Arizona State.

UW Health's East Madison Hospital unveils $140 million expansion
UW Health said this addition comes as the hospital sees increased demand for healthcare.

2 suspects in custody for possible connection to dead body found in water in Two Rivers
Police said the death is under investigation and involves “several locations of interest” across the state.

Case of avian influenza identified in Barron County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the commercial poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Gov. Evers, PSC give out $11.5 million for clean energy projects
A total of 36 projects will get this latest grant funding.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Associate principal at Bonduel Middle/High School arrested for alleged sexual misconduct
The sheriff’s office said it received an anonymous tip on Oct. 16 through the Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin program about the incident.

Rufus King International High School teacher charged with sexual assault for inappropriately touching 3 students
“The behavior reported to us is absolutely unacceptable, and we will take all appropriate action,” Doreen Badillo, principal, said in the letter.

Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
Both teams are seeking their first title, with the Brewers last reaching the Series in 1982 and the Rays in 2020.

Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster
The move came ahead of Monday's NBA roster deadline.

Sauk Prairie eyes spring 2027 referendum for middle school repairs
In April, voters rejected a $68 million capital referendum and a $3 million operational referendum in Sauk Prairie.

World News

Two men re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident
The head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing said they consider Iranian state involvement "highly likely".

US envoy to meet Putin in Russia as Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now'
Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.

UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.

Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post
A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."

King praises Strait of Hormuz peace efforts at glittering banquet
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

What happened inside court for man charged with Australian MP attack
BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.

France is divided over who to blame for weekend riots and what to learn from them
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.

Woman says she 'couldn't speak or breathe' during alleged rape by Russell Brand
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.

60 years on: The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.

Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.

Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

The Papers: 'Burnham faces climate revolt' and 'Harry wants to fix feud'
Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.

Watch: Why does Prince Harry want to 'work it out' with his father and brother?
Noor Nanji breaks down Prince Harry's interview with GQ Magazine, after he said he wants to "reconcile" with his family.

No 'protective ring' and visiting rules too strict - key points from Covid report on care homes
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

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Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

Where to spot brilliant colours after 'false autumn' spoils some leaf displays
The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.

Immersive Beatles museum described as 'like Graceland or Dollywood' to open in 2028
The surviving Beatles have welcomed plans for an immersive visitor experience in Liverpool.

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Jamie Collins is described as a "sensitive and caring young man" after his killer admits murder.

Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

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How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool
Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel.

No Haaland, no problem - can Foden be Man City's alternative goalscorer?
Phil Foden's magnificent man-of-the-match display in Manchester City's Champions League win against AEK Athens serves as a reminder of his talent and ability to influence games.

No jeopardy but loads of fun - Champions League sets new goals record
It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season.