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Milwaukee Brewers fans turn neighborhoods blue and yellow during playoff run
One person even has a 10-foot Brewers logo painted on their grass.

NTSB Report: Pilot's mistake leads to Rep. Tom Tiffany plane crash
The report said that the pilot delayed to switch fuel tanks and did not turn on the electric fuel boost pump.

Race for 17th Senate District could determine State Senate control
Republican incumbent Howard Marklein is being challenged by Democratic State Assembly Rep. Jenna Jacobson.

Measles cases climb to 267 in Wisconsin so far this year
More cases were added to Southwest Wisconsin outbreak, which is currently the largest in the state.

National Labor Relations Board files complaint over illegal firings at Rogers Behavioral Health
The firings came as workers were in the middle of trying to form a union.

The Wisconsin law ramping up breast cancer screenings
Gail's Law went into effect in Wisconsin this past July.

Temperatures continue getting cooler
Expect highs Wednesday in the 50s and 60s.

Judge enters not-guilty plea for father of ALCS shooter
His trial is still slated to begin in March 2027.

Racine Zoo welcomes a baby girl to its zebra family
Someone new is at the zoo.

2 local ensembles join Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performances in Milwaukee
Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra and Sun Prairie High School Jazz Ensemble are the shows’ openers on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Milwaukee rallies past Dodgers, moves closer to National League pennant
The Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4 in Milwaukee, taking a 2-0 series lead behind late offense and five hitless bullpen innings.

Brewers to host watch party at American Family Field for Game 3 of NLCS
Fans can start gathering on Oct. 14 at the UW Credit Union Plaza at 6 p.m., an hour before game time.

William Contreras is becoming a swaggy postseason star for the Brewers with his slow home run trots
His majestic, 436-foot shot tied the score in the fifth inning of Milwaukee’s 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Brewers fan has made every home game for 45 years, walking from his Story Hill home
Story Hill resident Bob Koehler bought his home in 1986 with the short walk to the ballpark in mind.

Everyday Hero: Madison-area soccer tournament helps girls in Zimbabwe stay in school
Madison’s Maka Chicowero has even spoken at the United Nations multiple times about her work.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers go up 2-0 on the Dodgers in NLCS
Monday's Game 2 was a perfect portrayal of what these Brewers are. A relentless offense headed by William Contreras.

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee's bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
That turned the game into a battle of the bullpens, where the Brewers again had the edge.

Packers' Love reaps the benefits as Watson and Golden develop into dynamic receiving duo
Watson had six catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns, while Golden caught six passes for 123 yards.

8 schools named Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Schools
In 2025, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was ended by the U.S. Department of Education.

Wisconsin farmer weighs in on Save Our Bacon Act
The measure is a response to a California law that some farmers across the nation abide by to maintain access to the state’s large market.

World News

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.

Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.

MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".

Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.

Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.

Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.

Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations
The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.

'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris
Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth week.

Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident
The Legally Blonde actress faces two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after allegedly attacking attendants on a flight.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

Gales and heavy rain to impact UK as yellow wind warning issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.

Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Our memorial garden helps us grieve - a cemetery felt too far away
Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.

The Papers: 'Spy chief's grim warning' and 'tiger victim was child actor'
Wednesday's papers are dominated by coverage of a speech given by the MI5 chief and the death of a man in a tiger enclosure.

Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.

Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl
Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of sexual harassment after the robot's owner, 16, and his companion are said to have streamed the incident.

Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

Football regulator says he would quit over any political interference in Man City case
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations
Guilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".

Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse?
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

Russia did try to interfere with Brexit vote but had little impact, MI5 chief says
It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.

Majority of English football clubs on the edge of financial disaster, report says
English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.

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Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse?
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for Lionesses
Whatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England.

Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact'
Bukayo Saka responds to the challenge set by Mikel Arteta as he comes off the bench to change the game against Lille in the Champions League.

A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.