Local Wisconsin News

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.

Slowly working our way back to autumn
Temperatures will drop over the next several days.

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.

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.

World News

MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and potentially bioweapons.

Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman
A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.

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.

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.

Watch: What newly released emergency calls tell us about Christa Pike's botched execution
A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.

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.

Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.

Murder investigation launched into deaths of four people in house fire
A man, a woman and two children died after a house fire and two other children are critically ill.

Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, local officials say.

RJ Mitte: 'Disabled or not, everyone deserves an opportunity'
The Breaking Bad actor, who died aged 34, spoke to BBC Newsnight in 2015 about working in the film industry.

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

I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

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.

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.

How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme
The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.

Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Albert Hall show
The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".

Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

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.

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.

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How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends Anfield celebrations
Manager Enzo Maresca reacts to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their win at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?"

Carragher settles tax debt to avoid bankruptcy
Jamie Carragher has settled an unpaid tax bill with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew
Jacob Bethell will return for England's white-ball tour of Australia, while there are also first international call-ups for exciting prospects Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack.

End use of artificial pitches - Rees-Zammit
Wales and Bristol star Louis Rees-Zammit calls for the end of artificial playing surfaces in top-flight rugby.