Local Wisconsin News

Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
Down 4-0 in the first inning, Milwaukee rallied for its seventh comeback win of this postseason.

Dennis Krause Blog: These Brewers never quit
The Brewers have talent. They also have a steely resolve. They have an outstanding quality in that they never give up.

In Focus: What to know about the 3 constitutional amendments on the ballot
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss them and to explain how these amendments make it onto the ballot. 

In Focus: Republicans share perspective on constitutional amendments on the ballot
State Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Gillett, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the amendments. 

In Focus: Democrats share perspective on constitutional amendments on the ballot
State Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the amendments. 

Final mild day before cooler air arrives
Temperatures sink to start the new week.

At 92, Bud Selig hopes this is the moment he finally sees the Milwaukee Brewers win a title
Attending his first game of the year, the 92-year-old former Brewers owner and baseball commissioner participated in the first-pitch ceremony.

Milwaukee tests election equipment ahead of Election Day
Election officials say they're preparing for what's expected to be high voter turnout across the City of Milwaukee.

Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
Jacob Misiorowski allowed one run and four hits over five innings to earn the victory.

Dennis Krause Blog: Nation sees who Brewers are in Game 1
It was an electric sellout crowd at American Family Field.

Robin Yount and Brewers' broadcast team pay tribute to Bob Uecker by borrowing from his wardrobe
Before throwing the first pitch, Yount took off the jacket to reveal a Brewers jersey that included “Ueck” and Yount's No. 19 on the back.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches 100 mph or higher this year.

The lone vote that saved the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Park
Had a state senator not changed his vote in 1995, the Brewers might have left town.

Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener
Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1, and management is expected to immediately lock out the players.

'Best fanbase in the world': Brewers fans are Game 1 ready
Game 1 of the World Series is here and Milwaukee Brewers fans are coming out to support their favorite team.

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury
Woodruff took the place of Chad Patrick on Milwaukee’s 13-man pitching staff.

MLB Together donates $25,000 to Milwaukee Baseball Club
MLB Together is giving $25,000 to the Milwaukee Baseball Club to add training technology and support youth baseball near American Family Field.

From 'sewer' to World Series: How a Milwaukee Brewers fan is putting polka music in the spotlight
Milwaukee accordion player Mike Schneider is bringing polka to the World Series, showcasing a local tradition at American Family Field.

Ho-Chunk Gaming opens in Beloit after nearly 3 decades of planning
Ho-Chunk Nation’s new Beloit, Wis., casino is open, bringing jobs and a share of gaming revenue to Beloit, Rock County and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Center District, Marty Brooks reach settlement
The Wisconsin Center District Board officially fired Brooks for cause in an 11-0 vote in July.

World News

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.

Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.

Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

Four-year-old girl dies after fall from tower block
Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.

Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.

Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.

'I entered foster care at 14 and it saved my life'
A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.

How The Beatles found their drummer at Butlin's
Ringo Starr was in a band at Butlin's Skegness in 1962 when Lennon and McCartney paid a visit.

Reviving a 200-year-old ale recipe made in a teapot
Jamie Allsopp helps revive a recipe created in 1822 after it is found with other beer recipes in an attic.

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