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Brewers v. Dodgers averaged more than 7.5 million viewers during NLCS
It was the highest league championship series ratings since 2015.

Supporters call for charges to be dropped against 47 animal activists who raided Ridglan Farms earlier this year
Forty-seven animal rights activists tied to a beagle rescue earlier this year appeared in court; supporters called for charges to be dropped.

Sunny and mild stretch of weather ahead
Afternoon highs will be in the 60s and low 70s.

Aurora NICU patients get into the spirit for first Halloween
They're even partaking in a costume contest.

2 suspects in custody for possible connection to dead body found in water in Two Rivers
Police said the death is under investigation and involves “several locations of interest” across the state.

National Labor Relations Board certifies union at Rogers Behavioral Health
Last week, NLRB filed a complaint against Rogers, claiming the organization illegally fired six workers at its West Allis treatment center.

Time to party like it's 1982: A look back at the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series run
That fall, the team fell to the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3. This year, the Brew Crew is looking for its first World Series win.

Milwaukee's dominant bullpen has the Brewers believing they could win their first World Series title
Aaron Ashby believes the trust among the Brewers relievers enables each of them to take the mound without having too much weight on their shoulders.

'Voices for Veterans': New Berlin VFW Post 5716 on mission to support veterans
New Berlin VFW Post 5716 said it is on a mission to work with legislators in Washington, D.C. and the local community to support veterans.

Rufus King International High School teacher accused of inappropriately touching 3 students
“The behavior reported to us is absolutely unacceptable, and we will take all appropriate action,” Doreen Badillo, principal, said in the letter.

Shrewd moves helped the Brewers become annual contenders. Here's how they got to the World Series
Despite playing in MLB's smallest market, the Brewers posted the best record in the majors for a second straight year.

Madison police to create division for accountability in 2027
The new Service Excellence and Outreach Division will focus on use of force, outreach and professional development, and more.

Fall colors drive another tourism peak for Wisconsin businesses
Door County businesses are seeing robust traffic as fall colors peak, extending its tourism season beyond summer.

Milwaukee-area bakeries serve Brewers-themed treats during World Series run
From baseball cookies to blue-and-yellow bread twists, businesses are getting creative to celebrate the Brewers.

Black Travel Summit spotlights Milwaukee’s Black-owned businesses
The Black Travel Summit brought creators to Milwaukee to connect with Black-owned businesses and spotlight Black history and culture across the city.

Jordan Love, Green Bay's defense lead the way in Packers' 23-13 victory over Cowboys
Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards to help the Packers improve to 11-1-1 in their last 13 meetings with the Cowboys.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers defense helps slow Cowboys
Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon deserves credit for putting his group in positions to succeed.

Now Hiring: Washington County aerial lift maker looks to fill positions immediately
AXCS Equipment is hiring in Richfield and West Bend, adding assemblers, welders and technical support roles.

Population shifts have varying impacts around Wisconsin
Shifting demographics are causing some urban centers, such as Milwaukee, to lose population, while others like Madison are seeing rapid growth.

In Focus: Population growth in Madison area
This week on "In Focus," we evaluate the positive impact Madison's population growth can have for the business community.

World News

Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.

Watch: Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.

Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.

Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.

Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders
Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.

Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.

Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row
The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.

Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.

The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.

Are free-scoring Brighton genuine Premier League contenders?
Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish?

Watch: The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote
Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families.

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Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.

Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters
The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.

US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues
DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.

Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents
Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card.

Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction
The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.

Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say
Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits.

Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.

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Ronaldo given 30-day suspension and £215 fine by Portuguese FA
Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month.

Maddison shines on return - Tottenham v Coventry ratings
How Spurs and Coventry City's players rated following their Premier League match.

Building Lionesses 2.0 - Wiegman's new challenge awaits
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension?

Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents
Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card.

Palace manager Sage facing fight to keep his job
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time.

Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - see full draw
Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.