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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.

Transitioning back to autumn
Expect highs Wednesday in the 50s and 60s.

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

NTSB Report: Pilot's mistake leads to Rep. Tom Tiffany plane crash
The report said that the pilot delayed to switch fuel tanks and did not turn on the electric fuel boost pump.

World News

Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

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".

Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.

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.

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

Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

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.

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.

Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Why is Starlink internet 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.

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.

Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
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.

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.

I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

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.

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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.

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.

Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.

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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
On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.

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.

Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.

PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?