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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.

Brewers chaplain brings team spirit to St. Matthias School
At St. Matthias School in Milwaukee, Brewers spirit centers on Father Jerry Herda, the team’s Catholic chaplain and the school’s pastor.

Neenah tree replacement effort expected to take years
Neenah plans to replant more than 300 trees after July’s EF-3 tornado damaged parks and public areas, with years of recovery work ahead.

Our brains and the Brewers' winning ways
The psychology of sports fans and sports' impact on our mental health.

Mark your calendar — here are the 2026 holiday shipping deadlines
Want your gifts on time? Here are the "send-by" dates to watch for.

Seeing some signs of fall ahead
Cooler temperatures will gradually return to the state.

Waupun sets precedent for allocating childcare funding 
As many daycare centers across the state face affordability issues and more, Waupun found a clever solution to help growing families. 

German fan makes Packers-to-Brewers trip for unique Wisconsin sports day
Dominik Ludes flew in for the weekend and then made a 100-mile trek to see both teams.

Now Hiring: Madison arborist jobs offer training from the ground up
Madison’s Streets Division is hiring arborists, offering staged training, daytime shifts and hands-on tree work across city streets.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers take NLCS Game 1 against the Dodgers
Two swings of the bat against Tarik Skubal won the game. After he looked untouchable early, Brice Turang homered in the 4th to tie the game.

Turang homers and Milwaukee's bullpen delivers as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener
Game 2 is on Monday in Milwaukee. Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts for the Dodgers, and Logan Henderson takes the mound for the Brewers.

Transformed school restores library access to a rural Wisconsin community
Denmark’s new community center and library brings resources under one roof, reviving a former school and restoring local library access

Packers and Bears fans find friendship outside Lambeau despite rivalry
Packers and Bears fans gathered in Green Bay before kickoff on Sunday, sharing their stories of unlikely friendship.

Love-Watson connection helps Packers take some revenge on Bears with a 31-7 rout
Love went 25 of 31 for 367 yards, the highest total by a Packers quarterback against the Bears at Lambeau Field.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers make statement with rout of Bears
Jordan Love was outstanding. LaFleur called some deep shots and Love was accurate on them.

Bob Kozlowksi returns for 'God Bless America' at American Family Field
Bob Kozlowksi will sing “God Bless America” at American Family Field as the Brewers host the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

World News

UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.

Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Second tranche of prisoners will include those serving up to two and a half years for crimes.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

Watch: BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces
Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.

Abramovich's close associate misled UK court in £1bn oil-fields case, documents suggest
Former Chelsea FC director, Eugene Tenenbaum, helped to manage the oligarch’s wealth.

NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over nitrous oxide exposure
The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.

I lost my hair to MS treatment - now my wigs are worn by Naomi Campbell and Serena Williams
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

Death threats and isolation - the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.

The Papers: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.

US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants
The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.

Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.

BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio as part of cost-cutting
The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.

Military police prevented from following evidence in SAS murder probe, inquiry hears
Military police investigator tells an inquiry that the probe into suspected murders was "dictated" from above.

Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record £10.6m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

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Back in the big time - Coventry end 25-year wait for top-flight home win
Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.

Is Man Utd's Fernandes issue a symptom or reason for their form?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is yet to reach the highs of last season - is it because of his side's poor start or the reason for it?

Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after latest incident
Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident.

Lewis left out for England's Rugby League World Cup opener
Harry Smith is named alongside captain George Williams in the England half-back roles for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup opening match against Tonga - with Mikey Lewis left out.

Does Norris-Piastri crash show 'papaya rules' failing? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Singapore Grand Prix.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

An insurance policy with no guarantee - the complex issue of egg-freezing in sport
BBC Sport examines the potential benefits, risks and unanswered questions facing female athletes about egg-freezing.