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Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax
Gasser faced the minimum over six dominant innings, pitching the Brewers to the brink of their first championship in a 10-1 win over the Rays.

3 things to watch in Packers v. Panthers
This is already the second Thursday night game for the Packers this season.

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

Everyday Hero: Winchester quilt shop raises money for local veterans’ Honor Flight
Primitive Gatherings aims to fund an entire flight for local veterans.

Chasing history: already one of the hottest Octobers on record
Temperatures start climbing again as we move towards midweek.

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.

Dennis Krause Blog: Just a formality now for Brewers
This is a coronation, not a series.

Herro has 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Bucks beat the Pacers 110-102 for first win of the season
The Bucks avoided their first 0-4 start since 1976-77.

Hales Corners seniors relive Brewers and Braves World Series memories
Hales Corners seniors are cheering on the Brewers in the World Series while reliving memories of the Braves’ 1957 win and the Brewers' 1982 run.

Another penalty-filled performance leaves the Packers fuming after 20-17 loss to the Lions
Penalties have caused problems all season for the Green Bay Packers, who have been flagged more times per game than any other NFL team.

'They were lies and they were mistruths': Madison's former interim police monitor disputes firing by Common Council
Madison’s former interim police monitor is disputing her firing as city leaders cite concerns over hiring and budgeting duties.

Brewers fandom on display in Oshkosh
From themed sausages to blue and yellow light shows, Oshkosh is showing tons of love for the Brewers.

'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.

Heading to a World Series watch party? Make sure you have a sober ride home
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reminding the Brew Crew to be safe during the World Series.

'We want to make sure that you can thrive': David Crowley outlines his priorities if elected Wisconsin governor
From affordability to education to healthcare and data center oversight, here's where he stands.

Aurora's NICU Halloween Costume Contest winners announced
There are two sets of winners this year.

Sports equinox on tap with MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all in play at the same time Monday night
If you love sports, Oct. 26, 2026, will be tough to beat.

Badgers back in the Top 25 as they prepare to face an Iowa team that has dominated them lately
Wisconsin is back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 after producing arguably the best victory of coach Luke Fickell’s four-year tenure.

FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing
In a complaint filed Monday, the FTC claims that for years, the business has “mislabeled prices” and overcharged customers.

Brewers manager says of flight piloted by pitcher's uncle: 'I didn’t know Quinn threw a knuckleball'
GJ Priester, an uncle of Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester, was captain of the flight on a United Airlines Boeing 737.

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Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

Two charged over alleged plot to assist Iran in RAF Fairford incident
Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Turnout so far highest on record as Israelis vote in pivotal election
The elections - the first since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the wars which followed - are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.

What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.

Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.

Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China
The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.

I'm a single mum and limit my weekly shop to £40 - here's what I want from the Budget
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.

How Kane defied doubters to become world's best
Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive
The Oleshky ceasefire, which the White House said was secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out.

UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.

'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell'
Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.

My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin
Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry".

Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare?
From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?

Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.

Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.

Boy who stabbed girl at school was radicalised online, says father
A father calls for tighter controls on extreme material after his son's attempted murder conviction.

Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.

Parents who killed their baby have sentences increased
Klevi Pirjani, 38, and 35-year-old Nivalda Pirjani, murdered their baby, Miguel in 2024.

Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision over Israel participation
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.

Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears
The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.

Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

Rare dinosaur skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag
The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.

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Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.

Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever?
It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.

Starc takes six as Australia bowl South Africa out for 329 - third Test scorecard
Latest scorecard from the third Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town.

Lawrie, 15, eyes £501,000 live TV win over Littler
Mitchell Lawrie, 15, one of 24 amateur players taking part in live TV special Beat Luke Littler, has his sights on a £501,000 bullseye should he beat the world darts champion.

Simpler, cheaper hybrid V8s proposed for next F1 rules
Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and less expensive compared to the existing rules.

Williams loses again - to opponent 28 years younger
Former world number one Venus Williams, 46, loses for the 16th match in a row as she is beaten by an opponent 28 years younger.

How 'anti-superstar' Kane defied doubters to become world's best
Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.