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It was my seat in the left field bleachers as a Brewers fan at County Stadium for the 1982 American League Championship Series and World Series.

Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
Milwaukee became the first major league club to finish a postseason sweep after getting swept by that same opponent in the previous postseason.

Packers seek to build on their momentum as Cowboys attempt to bounce back from ugly loss
These teams met last year at Arlington, Texas, and tied 40-40 in a shootout that ended with nine straight scoring drives.

6 people killed in Sauk County plane crash
A grandmother, two adult daughters and her grandson were among the six people killed Tuesday when a small plane crashed in Sauk County, Wis.

Milwaukee Election Commission prepares for general election
“We are preparing for presidential-level turnout,” Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Paulina Gutiérrez said.

Police: 1 person dies at scene of residential fire
Milwaukee police said a 75-year-old died at the scene of a residential fire on Oct. 15 around 1:25 p.m.

Brewers fans face high prices for potential World Series tickets
Brewers fans are seeing World Series ticket prices near $2,000 for standing room only at American Family Field as postseason demand surges.

Hank Aaron's son says his dad is 'looking down on the Brewers'
Lary Aaron worked as a Brewers' scout for years.

Turning cold and windy for Friday
Rain will linger in spots until midday Friday.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs sues to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed
Lawyers representing the woman filed a motion last month asking that the evidence be sealed.

Common car seat mistakes that put kids at risk
Every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a crash in the U.S. according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

In response to Kamala Harris' visit, Rebecca Cooke says she can campaign ‘on my own’
The former Vice President is stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley on Oct. 26.

Wisconsin elections officials issue guidance for handling federal agents at polls
Department of Homeland Security officials have said they don’t plan to send immigration enforcement officers en masse to patrol the polls.

Tom Tiffany keeps his distance from Trump in campaign for Wisconsin governor
Tiffany has been a longtime ally of Trump but in recent months has taken steps to distance himself from the unpopular Republican president.

Packers need more from their ground game. MarShawn Lloyd's highlight-worthy TD offers some hope
Green Bay’s MarShawn Lloyd made his first career touchdown run one to remember.

Know before you go: Trick-or-treating safety tips
How to get in on the fun, all while staying safe.

Brewers fans celebrate Game 3 win at American Family Field
Brewers fans packed American Family Field for a Game 3 watch party, celebrating a win over the Dodgers and a team one victory away from a pennant.

Brewers to host NLCS Game 4 watch party at American Family Field
The Brewers will host an NLCS Game 4 watch party at American Family Field, giving fans a ballpark setting for postseason baseball.

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.

World News

Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting
The suspect was shot dead by an armed bystander who followed him into the Oregon school, police said.

Banks say Healey planning to increase tax on their profits in Budget
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.

Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?
The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.

Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported
Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.

Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".

London housing project wins top architecture award
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.

Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.

Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.

Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.

The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day
Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.

Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.

I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.

'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

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They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.

India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record
The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.

Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.

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The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day
Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.

Does the Premier League 'Big Six' still exist?
For years the Premier League has had a defined 'Big Six', comprised of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur., but could this era be coming to an end?

The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager
How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United.

O'Neill defiant in defeat, but Celtic's 'flat-track bullies' fail another big test
Celtic have now lost two Europa League group games, as well as two derbies - but Martin O'Neill is adamant he can see positive signs.