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Milwaukee Brewers fans cash in 'Timeless Tickets' for World Series
Milwaukee Brewers fans who bought $1,000 Timeless Tickets in 2015 are using them for Game 1 as the team addresses seating concerns.

Wisconsin voters cast early ballots ahead of Nov. 3 general election
The fall election includes key races for Wisconsin governor, U.S. House of Representatives, the state Legislature and state Assembly.

Wisconsin Historical Society preserves Brewers history ahead of World Series
The Wisconsin Historical Society is preserving Brewers jerseys, a Molitor glove and Racing Sausages costumes, as fans revisit team history.

Outlook for Winter 2026 - 2027
An El Niño season typically brings drier conditions to the Northwest and upper Midwest, but it looks wet across the southern tier.

Derrick Van Orden, Rebecca Cooke face off in candidate forum
It's the first, and likely only, time the candidates in the race for the 3rd congressional district will meet before Election Day.

Madison named as one of ‘The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027’ by National Geographic
The city was named among 25 other destinations around the world as a must-visit next year.

Measles cases climb to 289 in Wisconsin so far this year
DHS confirmed one case of measles in Richland County on Oct. 20 and said it's linked to the ongoing outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin.

'Do not expect your traditional musical': 'Jersey Boys' U.S. tour returns to Milwaukee
"Jersey Boys" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Oct. 20 to 25.

More sunshine and warmth ahead
Afternoon highs will be in the 60s and low 70s.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy's former college players say his MLB success hasn't surprised them
Murphy won 1,000 games during a college coaching career that included stops at Maryville, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Notre Dame and Arizona State.

UW Health's East Madison Hospital unveils $140 million expansion
UW Health said this addition comes as the hospital sees increased demand for healthcare.

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.

Case of avian influenza identified in Barron County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the commercial poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Gov. Evers, PSC give out $11.5 million for clean energy projects
A total of 36 projects will get this latest grant funding.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Associate principal at Bonduel Middle/High School arrested for alleged sexual misconduct
The sheriff’s office said it received an anonymous tip on Oct. 16 through the Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin program about the incident.

Rufus King International High School teacher charged with sexual assault for 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.

Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
Both teams are seeking their first title, with the Brewers last reaching the Series in 1982 and the Rays in 2020.

Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster
The move came ahead of Monday's NBA roster deadline.

Sauk Prairie eyes spring 2027 referendum for middle school repairs
In April, voters rejected a $68 million capital referendum and a $3 million operational referendum in Sauk Prairie.

World News

Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.

Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.

US envoy arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Putin as Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now'
Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.

Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

Where to spot brilliant colours after 'false autumn' spoils some leaf displays
The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.

Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.

I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.

What is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields?
The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.

Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer
Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.

Lyse Doucet: Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

Watch: BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing
BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.

The Papers: 'Burnham faces climate revolt' and 'Harry wants to fix feud'
Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.

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Giant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere's sewage problem
The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green.

King praises Oman's Strait of Hormuz peace efforts at glittering banquet
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.

Royal Family to visit Aberfan to mark 60 years since disaster
King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William will join survivors and bereaved parents.

Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.

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How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool
Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel.

No jeopardy but loads of fun - Champions League sets new goals record
It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season.

No Haaland, no problem - can Foden be Man City's alternative goalscorer?
Phil Foden's magnificent man-of-the-match display in Manchester City's Champions League win against AEK Athens serves as a reminder of his talent and ability to influence games.

Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.

Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United.

LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.

Bavuma epic drags SA back into Test - do they have time to beat Australia?
Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?