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Green Bay fans say Brewers' victory felt statewide
Some fans said they expected the celebration to carry into the end of the work week.

Driftless duel: Candidates in western Wisconsin congressional district campaign ahead of second showdown
Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R) is trying to defend his seat and win a third term. Rebecca Cooke (D) hopes she can beat him in the rematch.

Chilly overnight but perfect parade weather on Friday
Temperatures drop into the 20s and 30s before climbing back into the 50s.

Brewers championship parade, celebration to be held Friday
The parade will run through downtown Milwaukee, ending at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Teen accused of killing prison guard found not guilty of homicide
Javarius Hurd was found guilty, however, of one charge of battery by prisoners.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces winner
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title
Yelich said he knew beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker was smiling somewhere after the Brewers' 4-1 victory over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series.

‘Call Your Mom,’ Noah Kahan’s coming to Wisconsin
Noah Kahan announced Thursday that he’ll be bringing his “The Last of the Bugs World Tour” to Madison, Wisconsin, on May 26, 2027.

Marquette seeks to rebound after finally going to the transfer portal for reinforcements
Former Louisville forward/center Sananda Fru and former St. Thomas guard Nolan Minessale are the first DI transfers Marquette has added since 2021.

Could rain chances bring some fright to Halloween?
Luckily, most of the weekend is shaping up to be dry, cloudy and seasonable.

The Miz caps a likely Cy Young season with poise in Brewers' World Series clincher
He went 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA, striking out just five in 10 2/3 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title, beating Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5
Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Brewers are your 2026 champions. Relive Game 5
From the locker room champagne showers to the tears and hugs shared between teammates to the love from fans, it'll be remembered.

Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns
William Contreras became the eighth catcher voted the World Series MVP after lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship.

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champs. A look at their title, by the numbers
The Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 capturing the title and wrapping up one of the most dominant postseasons in recent memory.

Charming, cantankerous Pat Murphy at age 67 leads Brewers to first World Series title
Pat Murphy was rushed from the ballpark six years ago, stricken with a heart attack. Tonight he was leaving the ballpark a World Series champion.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers are World Series champs
The Brewers’ first World Series title is about this year’s unique team.

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title
It's a historic night that Wisconsin will never forget.

'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.

West Allis man shot by police during home visit
Officers were conducting home visits for people on community supervision in the city on Oct. 27, when the incident occurred.

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Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly crash
The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio
Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.

Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence
A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.

Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.

Grealish dropped by Everton after 'breach of club discipline'
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday "due to a breach of club discipline".

King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'
As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".

What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?
BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.

What the Budget means for your money
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.

Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.

'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out
He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.

Europe's youth is on the march - but does anything actually unite them?
The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says
Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.

MI5 false evidence in neo-Nazi spy case a serious failing, says intelligence watchdog
Lord Leveson says MI5 lying to multiple courts was as "serious as anything" he has dealt with.

George Michael's Faith guitar sells for £180k after auction row
The brother of the singer's late personal assistant said she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

Offshore workers turn to weight-loss jabs to meet helicopter weight rules
From Sunday anyone weighing more than 19st 7Ib (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.

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Grealish dropped by Everton after 'breach of club discipline'
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday "due to a breach of club discipline".

Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?
Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.

Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation win
Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.