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Brewers to host NLCS Game 4 watch party at American Family Field
The Brewers will host an NLCS Game 4 watch party at American Family Field, giving fans a ballpark setting for postseason baseball.

Wisconsin fans travel west to cheer on Brewers in Los Angeles
Brewers fans traveled to Dodger Stadium for Game 3 of the NLCS, bringing Wisconsin support to Los Angeles as the series shifted to California.

Thursday will be gray with steady showers
Rain will likely extend through a good portion of the day.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers on verge of pennant
This Brewers team wants it. They will not be denied. They are one win away from the franchise’s first World Series since 1982.

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win
The Dodgers had just taken a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth before getting stunned.

104-year-old Brewers fan celebrates Brewers postseason run
Brewers fans gathered at American Family Field as 104-year-old Ruth Werning celebrated Milwaukee’s Game 3 run with her own watch party.

Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth to open as state shifts from juvenile prisons
State leaders said keeping children closer to families, rather than sending them hours away, is intended to support recovery and rehabilitation.

Marquette analysis finds young people are important voting block in Wisconsin
The analysis by the Lubar Center’s John Johnson found Wisconsin’s college campuses defy the stereotype of students being overwhelmingly progressive.

Zach Bryan is coming to Lambeau Field in 2027
This is the ninth large-scale concert at Lambeau Field, according to the Green Bay Packers.

'Every week is a new challenge': Packers prepare for Sunday night matchup against Cowboys
The Packers enter the game with a 3-2 record after a division win over the Chicago Bears at home. Kickoff against Dallas is set for 7:20 p.m.

Phantom Lake’s ‘The Hollows’ raises money for YMCA campers
Funds raised from the October event provide financial support for camp programming.

6 people killed in Sauk County plane crash
Authorities said they received multiple reports around 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday about a plane that had gone down near Park Lane in the Town of Dellona.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announces top 4 finalists
This year, there were 108 nominees, hailing from all over the Badger State.

Aspirus Neonatal Clinic opens in Wausau
Aspirus Health said screenings and routine care "help identify potential challenges early."

Visit Washington County hosts Destination Discovery Showcase
Richfield Village Administrator Jim Healy and Hartford City Administrator Steve Volkert shared more about it.

Bucks beginning post-Antetokounmpo era under new coach Taylor Jenkins
A new coach is hoping to build the right foundation to get the Milwaukee Bucks back on track.

Annual Holiday Train releases Wisconsin schedule
Here's when and where you can see it this December.

Emergency Gun Violence Prevention Summit focuses on prevention and survivor support
Milwaukee summit brings survivors, educators and leaders together as Wisconsin confronts firearm deaths and student gun violence.

Brewers’ postseason attention could grow future revenue, fanbase
The Brewers’ playoff run against the Dodgers is putting Milwaukee in the national spotlight, boosting the team’s profile and city promotion.

New federal funding targets lead poisoning prevention in Milwaukee County homes
Milwaukee is using $7.7 million in federal funding and nonprofit partners to remove lead hazards from older homes.

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Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.

Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking part in a series of events linked to their charitable work in Nottingham.

Watch: Swimmer's emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM
Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.

Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.

Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.

Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.

Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.

Why Starlink internet is so important on the battlefield in Ukraine
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

My son wants to try protein powders - I asked experts how safe it was
Are protein supplements recommended for pre-teens and teenagers or is a big, juicy steak just as good?

Everton's Thierno Barry on the emotional video he was scared to post
The Everton striker explains why he chose to post an emotional video from a training session.

Wales has an education crisis. Can it be fixed?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.

Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving
Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.

How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.

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Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.

Arrests made after couple and two children killed in arson attack in Waterford
Gardaí (Irish police) have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a suspected arson attack which killed four family members.

Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.

At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.

Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.

Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.

King Charles praises Welsh 'sense of belonging' as he opens Senedd
The monarch and Queen Camilla officially open the Senedd's seventh term on their visit to Cardiff.

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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.

Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener
Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.

Man Utd a circus after Martinez comments - Keane
Lisandro Martinez's outburst shows Manchester United are in "chaos", says former captain Roy Keane.

Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.