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'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.

Frosty start then mostly sunny Saturday
Expect a mostly sunny start to the weekend.

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

Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.

Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded
The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.

Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.

Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.

Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.

Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show
Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.

The Papers: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.

Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

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'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".

Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?

Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.

Pope pictured for first time since surgery as he says Mass at makeshift altar in hospital
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".

Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.

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Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands
What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?

Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs
Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?

Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.

Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.