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Still warm for late October with more clouds Saturday
Expect highs in the 60s and 70s under a mostly cloudy sky.

Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run and four hits over five innings to earn the victory.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nation sees who Brewers are in Game 1
It was an electric sellout crowd at American Family Field.

Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
Before throwing the first pitch, Yount took off the jacket to reveal a Brewers jersey that included “Ueck” and Yount's No. 19 on the back.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches 100 mph or higher this year.

The lone vote that saved the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park
Had a state senator not changed his vote in 1995, the Brewers might have left town.

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and management is expected to immediately lock out the players.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are Game 1 ready
Game 1 of the World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff.

MLB Together donates $25,000 to Milwaukee Baseball Club
MLB Together is giving $25,000 to the Milwaukee Baseball Club to add training technology and support youth baseball near American Family Field.

From 'sewer' to World Series: How a Milwaukee Brewers fan is putting polka music in the spotlight
Milwaukee accordion player Mike Schneider is bringing polka to the World Series, showcasing a local tradition at American Family Field.

Ho-Chunk Gaming opens in Beloit after nearly 3 decades of planning
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Beloit, Wis., casino is open, bringing jobs and a share of gaming revenue to Beloit, Rock County and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Center District, Marty Brooks reach settlement
The Wisconsin Center District Board officially fired Brooks for cause in an 11-0 vote in July.

Measles cases climb past 300 in Wisconsin so far this year
According to health officials, 308 of the 310 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will not seek reelection
She said she has experienced sexism, harassment and threats, noting a “lack of civility.”

Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin won't play Sunday at Detroit because of a shin injury
Packers coach Mike LaFleur says he's optimistic that it won't be a long-term issue.

Brewers fans get tattoos ahead of World Series
Milwaukee tattoo shops say business has been booming as fans are eager to mark the team’s success in a permanent way.

2 killed, 2 injured in police chase in Marinette County
It happened when a deputy tried to pull over a car with two people inside near Pine Street and Maple Street in the Town of Peshtigo.

Move over, bat flips. Baseball's slow home run trots could have their World Series moment
Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, and William Contreras are taking bat tossing and slow celebratory trots to new levels this October.

Brewers face tough choice of whether to include Brandon Woodruff on their World Series roster
Do they activate a two-time All-Star who hasn’t pitched in a game since July 4, knowing they won’t be able to replace him if he gets hurt again?

World News

Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan's father not shared with other law enforcement
The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.

UK braces for worst of Storm Boelo as amber warnings due to come into force
Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.

Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Mum who died trying to save sons swept away in Bahamas was hero, husband says
Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say
The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

Infantino tells BBC Sport he is backed by 'vast majority' of world football
Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.

Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep you and your home warmer for longer
With storms hitting parts of the UK and the clocks going back, here are some practical ways to cope with falling temperatures.

Strictly's new presenters - after mixed reviews have they found their feet?
Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

California considers imposing 'world's first' tax on billionaires
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams
Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.

How the UK state pension compares with other countries
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat
Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.

Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget
The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.

Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of tour
The Geordie singer says on Instagram he is "not happy" with the reported ticket prices.

Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits
The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

The convicted £33m tax fraudster evading justice and living it up in Dubai
Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.

How Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

When to switch your clocks back as British Summer Time comes to an end
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.

My dream of being a paramedic helped me save a life at 15
Ethan gives CPR to a 75-year-old man he found collapsed on the street in cardiac arrest.

Watch: Moment fin whale swallows thousands of gallons of water during feeding
Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.

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Hayen sacked by Burnley after just 14 games
Nicky Hayen is sacked after just 14 games in charge at Burnley following a poor start to the season.