Local Wisconsin News

German fan makes Packers-to-Brewers trip for unique Wisconsin sports day
Dominik Ludes flew in for the weekend and then made a 100-mile trek to see both teams.

Now Hiring: Madison arborist jobs offer training from the ground up
Madison’s Streets Division is hiring arborists, offering staged training, daytime shifts and hands-on tree work across city streets.

Keeping our hot streak alive
A few places will flirt with record highs later today.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers take NLCS Game 1 against the Dodgers
Two swings of the bat against Tarik Skubal won the game. After he looked untouchable early, Brice Turang homered in the 4th to tie the game.

Turang homers and Milwaukee's bullpen delivers as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener
Game 2 is on Monday in Milwaukee. Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts for the Dodgers, and Logan Henderson takes the mound for the Brewers.

Transformed school restores library access to a rural Wisconsin community
Denmark’s new community center and library brings resources under one roof, reviving a former school and restoring local library access

Packers and Bears fans find friendship outside Lambeau despite rivalry
Packers and Bears fans gathered in Green Bay before kickoff on Sunday, sharing their stories of unlikely friendship.

Love-Watson connection helps Packers take some revenge on Bears with a 31-7 rout
Love went 25 of 31 for 367 yards, the highest total by a Packers quarterback against the Bears at Lambeau Field.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers make statement with rout of Bears
Jordan Love was outstanding. LaFleur called some deep shots and Love was accurate on them.

Bob Kozlowksi returns for 'God Bless America' at American Family Field
Bob Kozlowksi will sing “God Bless America” at American Family Field as the Brewers host the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

Milwaukee barber helps Brewers get playoff-ready before Dodgers matchup
A Milwaukee barber is helping Brewers players get ready for their playoff matchup with the Dodgers, bringing fresh cuts and confidence to the team.

In Focus: Report finds 101 Wisconsinites lost lives to domestic violence last year
Monique Minkens, executive director of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, joined us to share more.

In Focus: How the Wisconsin legislature aims to bolster domestic violence programs
State Rep. Jodi Emerson joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss how she feels the legislature can make sure programs have what they need.

Spotlight on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Ryan Burk talks with several local leaders about what they're doing to prevent it and educate others.

78-year-old lifelong Brewers fan shares decades of memories
He has followed the franchise since before it moved to Milwaukee.

Fallen State Trooper Bradley Ritger honored in Chippewa Falls
Ritger was responding to a high speed pursuit on September 21 when he fell from a bridge, succumbing to his injuries on October 2.

It's been two years since Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida
Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024, in Siesta Key, Fla. as a Category 3 hurricane.

Candidates for Wisconsin's Attorney General share vision of leadership for DOJ
Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul is being challenged for the second consecutive election cycle.

What Brewers fans should know before buying NLCS resale tickets
With Brewers NLCS tickets scarce on the team website, Wisconsin officials and local resellers urge fans to use trusted resale sources.

Measles cases climb to 263 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

World News

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Why is it so hard to fight the Houthis?
Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.

Immigration agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018, and is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.

Reform pledges to suspend UK's asylum system for up to five years
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

US Homeland Security chief defends plan to livestream execution by firing squad
Markwayne Mullin rejects concerns that livestreaming the execution of convicted killer Nidal Hasan could fuel radicalisation or make him a martyr.

French supermarket fridges heated to 50C in 'unprecedented' cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.

Schoolboy knife attacker texted 'sorry' to mum
The mother of a boy accused of attempted murder at a high school gives evidence at his trial.

Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
Henry Rice, from Cranleigh, Surrey, was a signalman who served off Normandy in the days after D-Day.

American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?
Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.

Halloween 'bigger than Christmas', say businesses
From scare parks to pumpkin patches, Halloween is driving huge crowds and spending.

Wildlife park fatal tiger attack - what we know so far
A recap on what we know about the attack which left a man dead at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

What happens to sports kit that never gets worn?
A look at kit wastage in elite sport and what is being done to reduce it.

Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

Garvaghy Road residents fail in bid to challenge Drumcree decision
Judges said their decision was confined to the lawfulness of the decision, not in deciding whether or not the march should occur.

Wildlife park closed for third day after tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.

Ray Quinn says baby boy was 'born sleeping'
The former Brookside actor says it is "heartbreaking" that his son Rio was stillborn on 20 August.

Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Daniel Kinahan's lawyers to apply for bail in due course, court hears
He is charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 October 2015 and 6 April 2017.

Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school
A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.

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Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session.

Key suggests Carse can return as England reveal contract list
Director of cricket Rob Key believes Brydon Carse can play for England again, despite an ongoing investigation into an incident outside a Derby nightclub in August.

Hazlewood strikes as South Africa try to deny Australia - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

Zverev secures year-end number one ranking
Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish his 2026 season as the world number one after Carlos Alcaraz suffers a surprise defeat in Shanghai.

The 'Kane-esque' striker Spurs may regret letting go
Will Lankshear's positioning, finishing and poacher's instinct have made him an instant hit at Riverside Stadium – and a cause of lament at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

DP World Tour to refuse LIV players in 2027 season
The DP World Tour will not allow LIV Golf players to compete at its events in the 2027 season.