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Election officials provide guidance for federal observers at polls
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe said the state is accustomed to attention during elections.

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Brewers celebrate NLCS win ahead of World Series
Relive Thursday night's postseason magic.

Brewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers
Bauers hit a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday to begin Milwaukee's comeback.

Bucks move their Oct. 23 home opener with Bulls to afternoon to avoid World Series conflict
"The Bucks are proud to move our home opener to 3 p.m. in recognition of this historic occasion."

Brewers fans flock to stores for World Series gear
Brewers fans packed Rally House Wisconsin in Greenfield for World Series gear as excitement spread from Milwaukee across the state.

Brewers players give a nod to fans after pennant-clinching win
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the pennant at Dodger Stadium, sending the team to the World Series as players credited fans for the run.

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.

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

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.

Dennis Krause Blog: Section B, Row 26, Seat 26
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.

Brewers fans bring Milwaukee pride to Dodger Stadium for NLCS Game 4
Brewers fans traveled from across the country to Dodger Stadium for Game 4 of the NLCS, saying the underdog team reflects Milwaukee’s grit.

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.

World News

Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls refinery strikes a 'disgrace'
EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".

Watch: BBC follows Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline
Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months

Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.

Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.

Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.

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.

Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show
Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.

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

Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.

Pope pictured for first time since surgery as he says Mass at makeshift altar in hospital
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.

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.

Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics?
Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.

'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.

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.

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.

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?

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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'
On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.

'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".

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.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania
The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.

Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.

Former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews dies ahead of new club's Champions Cup match
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

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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?

Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.

Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.

Rahm sacrifices £75m to secure exit from LIV Golf
Jon Rahm sacrifices a reported $100m (£75m) still owed to him by LIV Golf to secure his exit from the league.