Local Wisconsin News

Now Hiring: MetalStorm looks for skilled welders, fabricators
The company now employs 75 people and expanded its De Pere facility three years ago.

Chourio's 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres for 2-0 NLDS lead
Milwaukee is a win from a second straight NL Championship Series appearance as it chases its first World Series title.

Jordan Love throws 2 touchdown passes, Packers edge Buccaneers 17-14
The Packers (2-2) wasted two opportunities to extend a three-point lead in the fourth quarter but the Buccaneers couldn't capitalize.

Brewers to start Dustin May and Padres going with Nick Pivetta in Game 3 of NL Division Series
May was 1-1 with a 1.23 ERA in three starts against San Diego this year while striking out 22 over 22 innings.

Beautiful fall Sunday ahead following morning clearing
Expect a mostly sunny end to the weekend across the state.

Custom Brewers van draws fans outside American Family Field
Brewers fans filled American Family Field parking lots as the playoff run began, with a custom 1983 fan van adding to the tailgate scene.

In Focus: 79th Alice in Dairyland emphasizes importance of buying local
Anastasia Poull discussed the statewide program called “Something Special from Wisconsin."

Spotlight on Wisconsin-made products
Jason Fechner talks with local leaders about efforts to promote or expand the reach of producers' products outside the Midwest.

In Focus: Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce CEO lays out challenges producers are facing
Kurt Bauer, president and CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, joined us to discuss them, among other things.

In Focus: Brown County executive shares 'Made in Wisconsin' impact on region
He also broke down what happens when Wisconsinites “buy local."

Brewers edge Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener that features bizarre play in 9th inning
Chourio also hit a two-run homer as the Brewers won for the 16th time in 19 games.

Padres' uncanny ability to foul off pitches chases Misiorowski from NLDS opener after 4 innings
The San Diego Padres hung tough against the NL Cy Young Award favorite by fouling off 30 of his 88 pitches.

Brandon Woodruff isn't ruling out possible World Series return if Brewers make it
The two-time All-Star last pitched on July 4 and wasn’t included on the Brewers’ roster for their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres.

Colton Joseph accounts for 4 touchdowns and Wisconsin routs Michigan State 31-3
Jacob Harris rushed for two scores for the Badgers (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten), who have won four consecutive games.

Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Gov. Bill Lee said.

What to know about the investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations
The task of unraveling the case will fall to the state's attorney general, Letitia James, who was appointed as a special prosecutor.

Brewers postseason home games bring over $5 million in economic impact, report shows
Milwaukee businesses are preparing for bigger crowds as the Brewers get ready to take on the Padres.

Measles cases climb to 243 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

Group Health Cooperative opens Pathways to Recovery program
The new program aims to expand substance use treatment to reach more people in need.

Packers' offensive line shuffle continues with Banks and Monk getting ruled out for Buccaneers game
Friday’s update follows the Packers’ additions of veteran guards Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton — all former first-round draft picks.

World News

No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.

Andrew takes legal action over search warrants before his arrest
Mountbatten-Windsor's lawyers are challenging warrants used relating to his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.

Watch: How the eviction of an elderly resident in Madrid led to a snap election
A series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday

Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.

Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.

Nobel Prize awarded for showing inner workings of the brain
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.

Jewish Greens chair says she could leave party over 'Zionism is racism' motion
The motion, which has divided senior party figures, backs a "single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine".

Protesters scuffle with police as migrants brought ashore on south coast
The Home Office said 149 migrants were brought ashore and taken by coach to a processing centre in Kent.

Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers

The job interview question you don't have to answer
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.

Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.

Indian singer Anuv Jain on finding success without the Bollywood boost
The star reveals why he is "very selective" about releasing music - and shares his future collab hopes.

£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances
Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.

Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded
Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.

How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.

France closes up to 500 schools over student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.

Potty training scheme to roll out to 20 more areas
The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.

Dozens 'ripped off' in £500,000 building 'scam'
Sian and Simon Romsey lost thousands after paying a deposit for extensive building work.

Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce
The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.

Radical change needed to cut Scottish child poverty, says charity
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says Scotland is on course to miss legally-binding poverty targets "by a wide margin".

Summerlike warmth to give way to autumn chill this week
Temperatures on Monday could reach 23C but chillier air will spread from the north making it feel much more autumnal by midweek.

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£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances
Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.

England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.

Scott out of England squad and faces injury lay-off
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdraws from the England squad with a thigh injury that could keep him out for up to eight weeks.

F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz
F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.

Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.