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Calling all classic rock fans: Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls announce 2027 Milwuakee tour stop
Pour some sugar on Milwaukee: Def Leppard is coming to Fiserv Forum in 2027.

3 things to watch in Bears vs. Packers game at Lambeau
The Packers host the Bears at Lambeau Field in the NFL’s most-played rivalry, with quarterback play and coaching history in focus Sunday.

President Trump approves nearly $18 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin
The president made the announcement on Truth Social, saying that he was approving $17.9 million for damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes.

Brewers celebrate clinching win over Padres with an eye on looming NLCS showdown with Dodgers
Players celebrated their NLDS clincher inside Petco Park amid beer showers, wafting cigar smoke and countless bottles of sparkling wine.

Kettle Moraine School District turns closed Magee Elementary into community center
The former elementary school closed in May and will now transform into a community center.

Brewers fans celebrate NLCS berth at American Family Field
Milwaukee beat San Diego to reach the NLCS, setting up Game 1 at home Sunday against an old rival.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

Packers players weigh in on long-running Bears rivalry
The teams will meet for the 214th time.

Another beautiful day in the Badger State
Staying quiet Thursday with seasonable highs for most in the 60s.

Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers
Garrett Mitchell tripled and scored the tiebreaking run in the fifth inning before making a pivotal catch on Machado's drive to the wall.

Dennis Krause Blog: Can the Brewers dethrone the Dodgers?
The Brewers won the season series 4-3. The Dodgers took two of three in Milwaukee in May.

Milwaukee police officer charged with sexual assault, disorderly conduct
Enk, who has more than seven years of service with Milwaukee police, has been been suspended since Sept. 21.

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft struggling with drops as he comes back from torn ACL
Kraft said this summer he believed he was playing as well as any tight end in the NFL before tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last season.

Brewers fans sign oversized baseballs at Milwaukee Night Market
The display came on the last day of the market and the Brewers’ last away game of the NLDS.

Wisconsin county betting big on community gardens
The garden initiative has grown for decades.

Mukwonago police investigate antisemitic graffiti
Authorities believe it could be related to a similar incident that happened at the same spot in early September.

'It's the ultimate team sport': Green Bay Packers defense gets ready to take on Chicago Bears
The Green Bay Packers renew their rivalry with the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field. By necessity, the Packers defense will have a different look.

Milwaukee Public Schools adds naloxone kits across district
Milwaukee Public Schools added overdose resource kits to every building, placing naloxone and fentanyl test strips on campuses.

Fox Crossing Fire Department rebuilds after EF-3 tornado
More than two months after July’s EF-3 tornado, Menasha and Fox Crossing face weeks, months and years of repairs.

Wisconsin voters will consider 'equality amendment' on Election Day
The constitutional amendment is one of three that will be on ballots across the state in November.

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Warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful, court says
A criminal investigation into the former prince continues and police have retained material seized from his homes.

Watch: What does the ruling mean for the investigation into the former prince?
Special correspondent Lucy Manning explains why the Hight Court has ruled that search warrants used to search Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's home were unlawful.

Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire
Police say they apprehended two Latvian men at about 02:00 BST while they were inside the perimeter.

Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.

Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia
The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details".

Death of 12-year-old girl prompts call for allergy management ratings
Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.

Forty-five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women, says chief constable
Chief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to face action as officers are re-vetted.

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.

Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".

Gaten Matarazzo on life after Stranger Things as he makes West End debut
The 25-year-old actor opens up about embracing his return to the stage as he stars in a revival of Rent.

Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method?
Killer Christa Pike has survived lethal injection, raising questions about whether Tennessee will try again.

Gazans face near-daily Israeli strikes a year into ceasefire
The ceasefire saw thousands of Palestinians held by Israel released in return for the remaining hostages held in Gaza.

'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'
Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.

France's school protests: What lies behind the anger
Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.

Birmingham Airport announces £2bn expansion
The first stage of development, upgrading baggage systems and terminals, could start in 2027.

UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".

Body found in Colombia in search for missing British man Anton Green
Anton Green's family are told a body found in Colombia is believed to be the missing 43-year-old.

Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.

Schoolgirl told teacher 'Sir, I've been stabbed'
The girl told police there was "blood all over my hands" following the attack, a court hears.

Ex-councillor guilty of running sham Covid-19 lab
Faisal Shoukat is convicted of fraudulent trading and money laundering after a trial.

Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.

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Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' among Man City squad
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca says the "feeling is fantastic" among his players and that they "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding the club after it was found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

Cummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.

Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.

Russell to take further grid penalty this season
George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.

'It's changed my life' - Eckert on Spygate scandal
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the Spygate scandal is an experience that has changed his life.

Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term, reversing a previous decision to stand down.