Local Wisconsin News

What Brewers fans should know before buying NLCS resale tickets
With Brewers NLCS tickets scarce on the team website, Wisconsin officials and local resellers urge fans to use trusted resale sources.

Measles cases climb to 263 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

LIVE CAMERAS: Watch Hurricane Isaias bring impacts to the Gulf Coast
Watch live cameras from the beaches as Isaias moves onshore.

St. Mary’s Hospital, Dean Medical Group nurses file expanded charges against SSM
SEIU said the charges against SSM are for “breaking federal law by firing, threatening and violating the rights of nurses.”

Not feeling much like fall
Temperatures over the weekend soar into the 70s and 80s.

Brewers' Garrett Mitchell showcasing what he can do when healthy after missing last year's playoffs
Mitchell created an indelible moment in Brewers history in the eighth inning of the clinching Game 4 victory of the NL Division Series on Wednesday.

Milwaukee opens new Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility
The $245 million facility features advanced crime labs, autopsy suites, evidence storage, a firing range and emergency management options.

DNR announces fall candlelight hikes, festivals at state parks
Here's a look at what parks are offering.

Dennis Krause Blog: Ditka's death brings to mind Bears' rivalry with Packers
Ditka coached the Bears to their last Super Bowl victory, after the 1985 season. That Bears defense remains the best I've ever seen.

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Most preseason projections have the Bucks finishing at or near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

Dane County advocates push for safer sidewalks and crosswalks
It comes as residents report gaps in accessible sidewalks and crossings.

Shoppers turn selective as inflation pressures budgets
The National Retail Federation said national retail sales have grown for 11 months, with August year-over-year sales up about 3.5%.

Feeling more like summer this weekend
Highs will be well above average in the 70s and 80s.

Police: Madison teen suffers gunshot wound, attends school same day
A 15-year-old told police he was shot near East High School. He said he still went to school, but did not tell anyone he had a gunshot wound.

Democrats eye Wisconsin district held by Republicans for more than 30 years
Democrat Mitchell Berman hopes to unseat Republican Congressman Bryan Steil, who was elected in 2018.

Flu season off to fast start in Wisconsin
Data from Wisconsin-based Epic Research shows flu numbers at this point of the year have soared past last year’s numbers.

Milwaukee businesses prepare for Brewers NLCS economic boost
Visit Milwaukee reported each Brewers home playoff game brings more than $5 million in economic impact.

Brewers fans gear up for NLCS with postseason merch
The Dodgers swept the Brewers before winning the World Series last year.

Marissa Bode honored with Wisconsin State Legislature Citation
The movie star is most famously known for her role as Nessarose in the two-part film adaptation of “Wicked.”

Wisconsin will host fall Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

World News

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.

NI secretary to ban the Drumcree parade
The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.

Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.

JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told
Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.

Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving
Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".

US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

Watch: Can the Fort Hood shooter's execution be livestreamed?
Rules on the recording and filming of executions differ between state, federal and military regulations.

Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

Watch: 'This has never happened before!' Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes
Olivia Colman stars alongside Alexander Skarsgård in the upcoming film Wicker which has prompted many memes.

I've been with my boyfriend for two years and don't know his salary
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?

Bank cashier outed by holiday photos after stealing £13k is ordered to pay back money
Kelly Kershaw stole from vulnerable customers to fund a safari in Africa and a trip to Paris.

Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.

Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.

Dad and son remain critical after masked men attack
Leicestershire Police say the attack at the family home appeared "completely unprovoked".

Survivor of US Army shooting supports gunman's execution but questions livestream
Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.

Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.

Tornado rips through Sicilian town and city
Dramatic footage shows huge tornado moving through Marsala and Petrosino, causing damage to buildings and cars.

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Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?

Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.

What reception awaits Man City at Anfield?
Bus welcomes, banners and flags expected as Man City head to Liverpool on Sunday for their first game since they were found guilty of breaching Premier League rules.

Verstappen on sprint pole after another settings issue
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats Mercedes driver George Russell to sprint pole at the Singapore Grand Prix.

I've got my own questions on Man City case - Carrick
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the Manchester City case which has seen the club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and still has questions about the matter.