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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.

Dry and mild weather jump start a great fall week
Dry weather and mild temperatures settle in this week.

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.

In Focus: Impact of population loss on Milwaukee
What Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson feels can be done to help address the issue.

In Focus: Looking into long-term forecast of Wisconsin's population
This week on "In Focus," we look at population changes here in Wisconsin.

'Twice-in-a-lifetime': Milwaukee fans reflect on Brewers’ 1982 trip to the Fall Classic
The Brewers are back in the World Series for the first time since 1982, reviving memories of Milwaukee’s last Fall Classic parade.

Brewers postseason run boosts Madison restaurants, retailers
Madison restaurants, sporting goods stores and card shops are seeing Brewers fans spend on food, gear and memorabilia during the postseason run.

2 of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991
Two teams with bottom-half payrolls will meet in the World Series. Milwaukee will face either Cleveland or Tampa Bay starting Oct. 23.

NFL will remove Packers' Josh Jacobs from commissioner's exempt list. He can play again on Oct. 25
Jacobs has missed the Packers' first five games and also won't be available for their Sunday night matchup with the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field.

Packers receiver Christian Watson is healthy and having a breakout season
The fifth-year wide receiver already has six touchdown catches in five games along with 474 yards receiving.

Milwaukee man sentenced to 38 years in prison for murder of USPS worker
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. killed Aundre Cross, as they believed he had stolen their drug package.

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

World News

Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.

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.

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.

Watch: Russian saboteur working for Ukraine shares reconnaissance videos
In a BBC World Service documentary, the man claims to have played a role in drone attacks on his home soil.

Four arrested after police officer injured in shooting
The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.

Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers
Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.

Man accused of mass train stabbing admits wounding
Anthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon.

Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent
Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

'It's messed with my family too much' - inside the US opioid crisis
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to a former heroin addict who now helps other people overcome addiction.

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.

What we know about apparent attack on Australian MP hit by car
Helen Haines was hit by a car in what the prime minister has called a "deliberate act".

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

How one rule change is altering the face of one-day cricket
One rule change has changed the face of ODI cricket. BBC Sport looks at its impact, who is benefiting and what it could mean for the future.

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.

'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.

Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza
The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.

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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27
Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

Prime minister visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary of 'horrifying tragedy'
A total of 116 children and 28 adults were killed on 21 October 1966 when a colliery spoil tip collapsed.

England manager Wiegman signs contract extension
Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029.

Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.

Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada
Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive.

Israeli police arrest 10 over settler attacks on journalist and diplomats in West Bank
It comes after masked settlers attacked Palestinians and European officials visiting the West Bank during olive harvesting season.

Selena Gomez says vaping has affected her voice
The 34-year-old says vaping nicotine "a lot" permanently affected her singing and speaking voice.

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England manager Wiegman signs contract extension
Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029.

Haaland a doubt, Semenyo out - what are Man City's options?
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca explores his attacking options for Tuesday's Champions League game against AEK Athens.

Brook says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issues
White-ball captain Harry Brook says he has "learned a lot" as a captain and a person - and wants to be the player England fans rely on.

Beer & Blackpool beach was how British players bonded - Pulis
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains what Spurs will get from their team-bonding trip to Spain, and how differently managers built team morale in his day.

Best images of F1 in the US through the years
A selection of images from F1 races in the US, from Indianapolis, Watkins Glen and Long Beach to the streets of Dallas and the Caesars Palace car park.

Cardinals upset Rams as Eagles lose - five things from NFL week six
Week six in the NFL produced some unlikely heroes as the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a huge upset while the Philadelphia Eagles suffered another loss.