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Milwaukee Brewers fans cash in 'Timeless Tickets' for World Series
Milwaukee Brewers fans who bought $1,000 Timeless Tickets in 2015 are using them for Game 1 as the team addresses seating concerns.

Wisconsin voters cast early ballots ahead of Nov. 3 general election
The fall election includes key races for Wisconsin governor, U.S. House of Representatives, the state Legislature and state Assembly.

Wisconsin Historical Society preserves Brewers history ahead of World Series
The Wisconsin Historical Society is preserving Brewers jerseys, a Molitor glove and Racing Sausages costumes, as fans revisit team history.

Outlook for Winter 2026 - 2027
An El Niño season typically brings drier conditions to the Northwest and upper Midwest, but it looks wet across the southern tier.

Derrick Van Orden, Rebecca Cooke face off in candidate forum
It's the first, and likely only, time the candidates in the race for the 3rd congressional district will meet before Election Day.

Madison named as one of ‘The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027’ by National Geographic
The city was named among 25 other destinations around the world as a must-visit next year.

Measles cases climb to 289 in Wisconsin so far this year
DHS confirmed one case of measles in Richland County on Oct. 20 and said it's linked to the ongoing outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin.

'Do not expect your traditional musical': 'Jersey Boys' U.S. tour returns to Milwaukee
"Jersey Boys" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Oct. 20 to 25.

More sunshine and warmth ahead
Afternoon highs will be in the 60s and low 70s.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy's former college players say his MLB success hasn't surprised them
Murphy won 1,000 games during a college coaching career that included stops at Maryville, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Notre Dame and Arizona State.

UW Health's East Madison Hospital unveils $140 million expansion
UW Health said this addition comes as the hospital sees increased demand for healthcare.

2 suspects in custody for possible connection to dead body found in water in Two Rivers
Police said the death is under investigation and involves “several locations of interest” across the state.

Case of avian influenza identified in Barron County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the commercial poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.

Gov. Evers, PSC give out $11.5 million for clean energy projects
A total of 36 projects will get this latest grant funding.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Associate principal at Bonduel Middle/High School arrested for alleged sexual misconduct
The sheriff’s office said it received an anonymous tip on Oct. 16 through the Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin program about the incident.

Rufus King International High School teacher charged with sexual assault for inappropriately touching 3 students
“The behavior reported to us is absolutely unacceptable, and we will take all appropriate action,” Doreen Badillo, principal, said in the letter.

Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
Both teams are seeking their first title, with the Brewers last reaching the Series in 1982 and the Rays in 2020.

Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster
The move came ahead of Monday's NBA roster deadline.

Sauk Prairie eyes spring 2027 referendum for middle school repairs
In April, voters rejected a $68 million capital referendum and a $3 million operational referendum in Sauk Prairie.

World News

Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.

Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.

Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in Russia
Steve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.

Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.

The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.

I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

Why Elon Musk is considering a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer
Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.

Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.

Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Man charged after three Jewish women assaulted
The women suffered minor injuries when they were assaulted at Clapton Common, police say.

Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".

Family of prison officer shot dead by IRA to get state apology
Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later.

Teenager arrested aged 16 jailed after terror conviction
Yusuf Shah offered advice on cyber-security to terror groups and downloaded terror-related material.

Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on
The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.

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How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL
Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.

Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".

Why Eze is struggling to find his form at Arsenal
Eberechi Eze has been struggling for form this season for Arsenal, but there could be hope that the forward turns it around.

Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United.

Boulter wins in under an hour to reach quarters
Katie Boulter moves into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after she beat Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.

LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.