Local Wisconsin News

Thursday will be gray with steady showers
Rain will likely extend through a good portion of the day.

Wisconsin fans travel west to cheer on Brewers in Los Angeles
Brewers fans traveled to Dodger Stadium for Game 3 of the NLCS, bringing Wisconsin support to Los Angeles as the series shifted to California.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers on verge of pennant
This Brewers team wants it. They will not be denied. They are one win away from the franchise’s first World Series since 1982.

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win
The Dodgers had just taken a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth before getting stunned.

Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth to open as state shifts from juvenile prisons
State leaders said keeping children closer to families, rather than sending them hours away, is intended to support recovery and rehabilitation.

Marquette analysis finds young people are important voting block in Wisconsin
The analysis by the Lubar Center’s John Johnson found Wisconsin’s college campuses defy the stereotype of students being overwhelmingly progressive.

Zach Bryan is coming to Lambeau Field in 2027
This is the ninth large-scale concert at Lambeau Field, according to the Green Bay Packers.

'Every week is a new challenge': Packers prepare for Sunday night matchup against Cowboys
The Packers enter the game with a 3-2 record after a division win over the Chicago Bears at home. Kickoff against Dallas is set for 7:20 p.m.

Phantom Lake’s ‘The Hollows’ raises money for YMCA campers
Funds raised from the October event provide financial support for camp programming.

6 people killed in Sauk County plane crash
Authorities said they received multiple reports around 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday about a plane that had gone down near Park Lane in the Town of Dellona.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces top 4 finalists
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Aspirus Neonatal Clinic opens in Wausau
Aspirus Health said screenings and routine care "help identify potential challenges early."

Visit Washington County hosts Destination Discovery Showcase
Richfield Village Administrator Jim Healy and Hartford City Administrator Steve Volkert shared more about it.

Bucks beginning post-Antetokounmpo era under new coach Taylor Jenkins
A new coach is hoping to build the right foundation to get the Milwaukee Bucks back on track.

Annual Holiday Train releases Wisconsin schedule
Here's when and where you can see it this December.

Emergency Gun Violence Prevention Summit focuses on prevention and survivor support
Milwaukee summit brings survivors, educators and leaders together as Wisconsin confronts firearm deaths and student gun violence.

Brewers’ postseason attention could grow future revenue, fanbase
The Brewers’ playoff run against the Dodgers is putting Milwaukee in the national spotlight, boosting the team’s profile and city promotion.

New federal funding targets lead poisoning prevention in Milwaukee County homes
Milwaukee is using $7.7 million in federal funding and nonprofit partners to remove lead hazards from older homes.

Build My Future Brown County highlights demand for trades workers
Brown County’s Build My Future event gives students hands-on exposure to skilled trades as employers face long-term worker demand.

Milwaukee Brewers fans turn neighborhoods blue and yellow during playoff run
One person even has a 10-foot Brewers logo painted on their grass.

World News

Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says a pause is over after fresh Russian attacks and US attempts to pressure Kyiv, while suggesting a Starlink slowdown is deliberate.

Why Starlink internet is so important on the battlefield in Ukraine
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.

Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.

Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.

Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.

White House defends new press secretary after questions about her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

Tiny critically endangered puddle frogs hatch at London Zoo
The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.

My son wants to try protein powders - I asked experts how safe it was
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.

Inside the Brooklyn store at the centre of a row over an expensive mechanical bird
The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.

Wales has an education crisis. Can it be fixed?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.

How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.

Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.

The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.

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UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.

Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police
The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis on Tuesday.

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.

PM launches brain cancer review after meeting 'inspirational' patient
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.

Warning to women after shortages of some HRT products in Northern Ireland
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected.

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Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history
As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets

Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos
Manchester City put on a show of defiance on their return to Etihad Stadium - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.

Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.

The F1 pit stop that helped save lives
How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.

Southgate does not see return to Premier League management
Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League.

On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style
Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.