Local Wisconsin News

Slightly warmer with more sunshine Sunday
Expect seasonable high temperature for most Sunday.

'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.

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Brewers celebrate NLCS win ahead of World Series
Relive Thursday night's postseason magic.

Brewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers
Bauers hit a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday to begin Milwaukee's comeback.

Bucks move their Oct. 23 home opener with Bulls to afternoon to avoid World Series conflict
"The Bucks are proud to move our home opener to 3 p.m. in recognition of this historic occasion."

Brewers fans flock to stores for World Series gear
Brewers fans packed Rally House Wisconsin in Greenfield for World Series gear as excitement spread from Milwaukee across the state.

Brewers players give a nod to fans after pennant-clinching win
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the pennant at Dodger Stadium, sending the team to the World Series as players credited fans for the run.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Cowboys at Lambeau
The Packers come in 3-2 and with some momentum after thrashing the Bears 31-7.

Gorgeous fall weekend with widespread sun
Minus the chilly start, temperatures should be seasonable under a sunny sky.

Meal prep service feeds fitness goals, gives back to community
The USDA reported food prices in Aug. 2026 were 2.7% higher than in Aug. 2025. In 2027, prices for all food are forecast to increase 2%, per the USDA.

Dennis Krause Blog: Section B, Row 26, Seat 26
It was my seat in the left field bleachers as a Brewers fan at County Stadium for the 1982 American League Championship Series and World Series.

Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
Milwaukee became the first major league club to finish a postseason sweep after getting swept by that same opponent in the previous postseason.

Packers seek to build on their momentum as Cowboys attempt to bounce back from ugly loss
These teams met last year at Arlington, Texas, and tied 40-40 in a shootout that ended with nine straight scoring drives.

6 people killed in Sauk County plane crash
A grandmother, two adult daughters and her grandson were among the six people killed Tuesday when a small plane crashed in Sauk County, Wis.

World News

Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as more than 1,200 arrested after protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.

Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base
Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

NHS faces more challenging winter than normal, health secretary warns
Yvette Cooper has announced £140m investment in England's urgent care system, after summer heatwaves piled pressure on the NHS.

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

Police officer in hospital after being shot in Nottingham
A firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say.

Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.

How The Traitors' music plays with your emotions
It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.

The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured
Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.

The turbulent backstory of one of Turkey's biggest girl groups
Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.

Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain WBO title
WBO champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley.

European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.

The Papers: 'French protests become violent' and SAS men 'arrested for murder'
The Times reports soldiers accused of murder were sent into war zones while still under police investigation.

Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.

Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine
His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington".

Reform activist suspended after reportedly saying Muslims cannot be British
The alleged comments were filmed by an undercover reporter for an ITV broadcast: Undercover a Year in Reform

Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations
New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.

Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam
Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.

Horse-drawn carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed
Both the speaker of the city council and the mayor have expressed support for ending the practice.

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Watch: Dolphin in river freed by fire crews and divers
Marine medics work to remove netting from its beak and release the dolphin back towards the sea.

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After Dubois' dominant win, what's next for heavyweight boxing?
After world champion Daniel Dubois' emphatic win over Fabio Wardley, what's next for the heavyweight division?

Wirtz delivers but remains Liverpool's conundrum
Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?

Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City
Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table.

Martinez 'back in a few weeks' after operation
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be fit in a few weeks after being injured in the win at Everton.

Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches
Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.

New Zealand avoid World Cup shock against Fiji
New Zealand women are given a World Cup "wake-up call" after they are forced to come from behind to beat debutants Fiji in their opening game.

Liverpool come from behind to beat nine-man Brentford
Liverpool come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium as the hosts finish with nine men after red cards for Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt.