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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.

Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures
High temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s.

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.

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

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.

Packers and Panthers trying to bounce back as they face off at Lambeau Field
The Packers are angry over a loss at Detroit in which they got penalized seven times in the second half.

Last Marquette poll before election shows Crowley with 7-point edge over Tiffany among likely voters
Marquette Law School’s final Wisconsin governor poll shows David Crowley ahead of Tom Tiffany, with turnout poised to shape next week’s race.

Dennis Krause Blog: Rays stay alive and break Brewers' hearts
Brewers fans have waited since 1970 for a championship. They’ll have to wait a little longer.

Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers and prevent World Series sweep
The series moves on to Game 5.

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Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
The prime minister did not outline a timetable, while opponents questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

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".

Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.

Philippine police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices
Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.

Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment
All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.

Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say
At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.

Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland's bosses is filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

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.

Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.

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.

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

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.

Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

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.

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?

Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.

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.

Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show
Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions.

Bereaved families appalled by footage of Seoul crush in Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 uses video from the Itaewon crush to show the aftermath of an imagined North Korean attack.

Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

Row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar
The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Doordash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

Michelle O'Neill says DUP has blocked her from PM meeting in Glasgow
The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.

Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.

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'Fully committed' Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick confirms Bruno Fernandes will remain captain, and addresses his own future before Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

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.