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Heading to a World Series watch party? Make sure you have a sober ride home
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reminding the Brew Crew to be safe during the World Series.

'We want to make sure that you can thrive': David Crowley outlines his priorities if elected Wisconsin governor
From affordability to education to healthcare and data center oversight, here's where he stands.

Aurora's NICU Halloween Costume Contest winners announced
There are two sets of winners this year.

Sports equinox on tap with MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all in play at the same time Monday night
If you love sports, Oct. 26, 2026, will be tough to beat.

Badgers back in the Top 25 as they prepare to face an Iowa team that has dominated them lately
Wisconsin is back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 after producing arguably the best victory of coach Luke Fickell’s four-year tenure.

Clouds linger but temperatures climb on Tuesday
Highs will be in the 50s and 60s.

FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing
In a complaint filed Monday, the FTC claims that for years, the business has “mislabeled prices” and overcharged customers.

Brewers manager says of flight piloted by pitcher's uncle: 'I didn’t know Quinn threw a knuckleball'
GJ Priester, an uncle of Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester, was captain of the flight on a United Airlines Boeing 737.

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

Racine collector chases Brewers card for every player in team history
Out of roughly 1,000 players in team history, he has cards for about 80%.

3 things to watch as World Series shifts to Florida
For the World Series to come back to Milwaukee, the Rays will have to win two of a possible three games in St. Petersburg.

Packers' Josh Jacobs has 91 combined yards, TD catch in return after domestic violence case
It was his first time on the field since he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges related to an altercation with his then-girlfriend.

Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell inspires Oconomowoc family managing Type 1 diabetes
=Vinnie Braatz is a big baseball fan with an even bigger challenge: Type 1 diabetes, just like his hero, Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers must look in the mirror
Missed kicks, drops and some indisputable penalties had a lot to do with this loss.

'I'm emotional about this': Fan memorializes the magic of the Brewers' run
With the team’s second World Series run officially underway, fans are flooding sports stores to grab their own piece of history.

Now Hiring: De Pere Festival Foods recognized for hiring workers with disabilities
Workers with disabilities are an important part of the team in De Pere, from positions like cashier to bagger.

Milwaukee woman recalls bringing Bonnie Brewer to life
Anne Haines reflects on bringing Bonnie Brewer to life at County Stadium, preserving a unique part of Milwaukee Brewers' history.

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.

Breaking down constitutional amendments on Nov. 3 ballot
Ryan Burk talks with both sides of the aisle to tell you what you need to know about the three amendments on your ballot.

World News

Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
"We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.

Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale

Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailed
Justyna Hulboj and her daughter Lena died when they were hit by a car in Leeds in January 2023.

Storm Boelo leaves 22,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
The Met Office has issued a fresh wind warning from 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil election around
Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

What is walking down the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street like?
The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be finished by spring 2027.

Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

No 10 appears to backtrack on PM's freedom of movement referendum suggestion
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.

Oscar-winning producer says BBC gave her £400,000 payout after she raised antisemitism concerns
The BBC says it did not uphold any of the allegations of antisemitism but accepted there were "shortcomings" in how it treated Lucie Kon.

Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.

Surprising things we have learnt from Anthropic's blockbuster share listing
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

Faisal Islam: Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
This is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.

Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?

The movement of students that brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.

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Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.

Daughter wins £127k claim for caring for mum at home
Bern Rogers says the row with her siblings since her elderly mother died was "harrowing and deeply sad".

Trump faces backlash after invoking 9/11 in verbal assault on Michigan's Senate candidate
The Democrat himself has hit back, as has Senator Bernie Sanders and a key Trump supporter from 2024.

'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year
"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.

Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."

Keir Starmer's government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Street
The building has been described as a "gloomy, mice-infested, bomb-curtained rabbit warren".

Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90
He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.

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Kane prematurely announced as Ballon d'Or winner - but he wasn't only one
Harry Kane's dream of winning the Ballon d'Or seemed as if it had come true on Monday when the organisers released an article claiming he had won the award.

Ballon d'Or winner? Kane's best Bundesliga goals
With the 2026 Ballon d'Or just around the corner, BBC Sport looks back at some of Harry Kane's best goals in a Bayern Munich shirt.

Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.

Player in Stokes and Atkinson altercation joins Bristol after Saracens sacking
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.