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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.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Cowboys at Lambeau
The Packers come in 3-2 and with some momentum after thrashing the Bears 31-7.

Gorgeous fall weekend with widespread sun
Minus the chilly start, temperatures should be seasonable under a sunny sky.

Meal prep service feeds fitness goals, gives back to community
The USDA reported food prices in Aug. 2026 were 2.7% higher than in Aug. 2025. In 2027, prices for all food are forecast to increase 2%, per the USDA.

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

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.

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.

World News

Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls refinery strikes a 'disgrace'
EU leaders rally around Ukraine's leader after Donald Trump says he is "more difficult to work with than Putin".

Norwegian teen 'hitman' detained for UK murder plot
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.

British father fined for causing his two-year-old son's death in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.

Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth
The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.

Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
He said he wanted regions to have more power while on his first substantive trip to Scotland as prime minister.

Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies.

We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.

Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.

The hero dinner lady who died saving five children in the Aberfan disaster
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.

Your child didn't get a party invite - here’s what to do
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.

'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.

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.

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.

Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
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Mother of Henry Nowak's killer could be released early
Kiran Kaur, 53, was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.

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

Doctor regrets not going to police earlier about Lucy Letby
Dr Stephen Brearey was the lead neonatal consultant at the hospital where the nurse worked.

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.

Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes 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.

Wildlife park reopens after man killed by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the decision was made after 'engagement with the relevant authorities'.

'Massive challenge' to protect paedophile ex-MP Donaldson from harm in jail
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.

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Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands
What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?

'I am telling you the truth' - Carrick on Martinez fallout
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.

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.

NRL gap a factor in France's heavy defeat by Samoa, says boss
France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.

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.