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Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers go up 2-0 on the Dodgers in NLCS
Monday's Game 2 was a perfect portrayal of what these Brewers are. A relentless offense headed by William Contreras.

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee's bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
That turned the game into a battle of the bullpens, where the Brewers again had the edge.

Packers' Love reaps the benefits as Watson and Golden develop into dynamic receiving duo
Watson had six catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns, while Golden caught six passes for 123 yards.

8 schools named Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Schools
In 2025, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was ended by the U.S. Department of Education.

Wisconsin farmer weighs in on Save Our Bacon Act
The measure is a response to a California law that some farmers across the nation abide by to maintain access to the state’s large market.

Brewers chaplain brings team spirit to St. Matthias School
At St. Matthias School in Milwaukee, Brewers spirit centers on Father Jerry Herda, the team’s Catholic chaplain and the school’s pastor.

Neenah tree replacement effort expected to take years
Neenah plans to replant more than 300 trees after July’s EF-3 tornado damaged parks and public areas, with years of recovery work ahead.

Our brains and the Brewers' winning ways
The psychology of sports fans and sports' impact on our mental health.

Mark your calendar — here are the 2026 holiday shipping deadlines
Want your gifts on time? Here are the "send-by" dates to watch for.

Seeing some signs of fall ahead
Cooler temperatures will gradually return to the state.

Waupun sets precedent for allocating childcare funding 
As many daycare centers across the state face affordability issues and more, Waupun found a clever solution to help growing families. 

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.

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.

World News

Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Second tranche of prisoners will include those serving up to two and a half years for crimes.

Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.

Abramovich's close associate misled UK court in £1bn oil-fields case, documents suggest
Former Chelsea FC director, Eugene Tenenbaum, helped to manage the oligarch’s wealth.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

On Yemen's desert battlefield, a war with global consequences is being waged
Yemen's entrenched civil war is now impossible to ignore. But in operating rooms in its port city of Aden, geopolitics feels remote.

Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.

UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.

US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants
The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at Six Flags
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

I lost my hair to MS treatment - now my wigs are worn by Naomi Campbell and Serena Williams
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?
Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.

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.

The Papers: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.

NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over gas exposure
The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.

Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.

Military police prevented from following evidence in SAS murder probe, inquiry hears
Military police investigator tells an inquiry that the probe into suspected murders was "dictated" from above.

Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks
The jump pushed Bumble's stock market valuation to more than $580m but that is still far below their peak of more than $14bn.

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.

Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record £10.6m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

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.

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Coventry announce themselves back in the big time
Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Coventry thrash Newcastle to claim first home win of season
Coventry City stun Newcastle United with an emphatic 4-1 victory as they win their first Premier League game at home in 25 years.

Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after latest incident
Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident.

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.

GB's Richardson withdrawn from World Championships
Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.

Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record £10.6m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia.