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      <title>Two Milwaukee men hurt when minivan hits semi in Dodge County</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;A northbound minivan crossed into the southbound lane and struck a semi-truck Friday morning on County Road A in the Town of Oak Grove, Dodge County, injuring two Milwaukee men. The 26-year-old driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; a 42-year-old passenger was flown by Flight for Life with serious injuries. The semi’s driver, a 38-year-old Oshkosh man, was not hurt. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at about 6:43 a.m., south of County Road S, and remains under investigation. Several witnesses gave statements, and the northbound lanes of Interstate 41 at State Highway 28 were closed for nearly two hours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/obfhWpKGLRB2KKJWaNmPMWQrTPQsntPhIRIB3_sfWsKy_KzntzMKxtGO5ET_fjlyxnFY1dM81DBq6Bw2c02LBCRXI1_3R4OilF1WtUFXRg9fYugO6ZEvCQ-N3qiPMRMTO1xAJ1KAKi-iWg9n6WAINMJOKVm2HMUFyklvaLuD5auXjDPGMg994yS5wIFVyFZ4TcsmvoeHSaDrvtT60BJ6XHLYPVuRT2-u6w8LCV4o8G9WLTDSh0UytzIlqw' alt='A person was seriously injured in a crash involving a semi in the Town of Oak Grove.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vehicles involved: The crash involved a maroon 2027 Chrysler Pacifica and a 2025 Freightliner, according to the sheriff’s office.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.channel3000.com/news/milwaukee-men-injured-in-crash-with-semi-in-dodge-county/article_b3596a4b-5151-4ee7-87b0-b177b383f1de.html'&gt;Milwaukee men injured in crash with semi in Dodge County&lt;/a&gt; - channel3000.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/two-people-hurt-in-wisconsin-after-vehicle-crashes-into-semi-truck/'&gt;Two people hurt in Wisconsin after vehicle crashes into semi-truck&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/30/man-seriously-injured-after-crash-involving-semi-town-oak-grove/'&gt;Man seriously injured after crash involving semi in the Town of Oak Grove&lt;/a&gt; - wmtv15news.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Medical examiner identifies Luke Weaver, 46, in southwest-side homicide</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Luke Weaver, 46, as the man found dead Wednesday afternoon inside an apartment on the 5800 block of Raymond Road on Madison’s southwest side. Police said Weaver suffered a gunshot wound. They are investigating his death as a homicide and believe he was targeted. A property manager called police after finding Weaver. A forensic autopsy was completed, but the cause and manner of death remained undetermined as of Friday afternoon. No arrest had been reported as of Thursday morning, and Madison police’s Violent Crime Unit is investigating.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/KXO549TmWqdz564UFXM7emfatyweoRGaA02JdhaEIV_3PFhvhtd3ZlcQ-i2xpTLZIRTo0Up92mWBvTXl6VR7SO7TauGSf-ZstP4v6tqu42wkh5iZ5NwzlzmHg1_TxeC0BIdpuikwYKnEB4z2YoreGXYfBqXyq2sItCHpyi6Q7HCGWtmTQHx1bL6xcTW70tAjKtFa8oPpc5GFOcjR-9zHFIX-BxLr2QF4-EpVDXtBXKgdmxllYxROcwEYVw' alt='Madison Police Department detectives are investigating a suspicious death on the 5800 block of Raymond Road as a homicide.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Digital evidence: Detectives are reviewing digital evidence as part of the investigation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Crime tips: Anyone with information is asked to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or submit a tip at p3tips.com.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/30/victim-madison-apartment-homicide-identified/'&gt;Victim in Madison apartment homicide identified&lt;/a&gt; - wmtv15news.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.channel3000.com/news/man-found-dead-on-madisons-southwest-side-identified/article_7cf177b3-0502-4f80-9984-20d6f95dcb32.html'&gt;Man found dead on Madison&amp;#x27;s southwest side identified&lt;/a&gt; - channel3000.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://madison.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_ef2585a4-f145-4a7b-adf6-045803b73e04.html'&gt;Medical examiner identifies Madison homicide victim&lt;/a&gt; - madison.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:22:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Milwaukee man gets 30-year sentence in Fond du Lac fentanyl death</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;A Wisconsin judge sentenced Keyandre J. Fowler, a Milwaukee man, to 15 years in prison followed by 15 years of extended supervision for supplying fentanyl linked to a Fond du Lac woman’s overdose death. Fowler, 27, was convicted of first-degree reckless homicide on June 26, 2026, and sentenced Friday, Oct. 30. Prosecutors said Fowler was the Milwaukee source of the fentanyl that killed the woman on Dec. 14, 2024. The state had sought 20 to 30 years of initial confinement and 15 to 20 years of extended supervision; Fowler faced a maximum of 46 years in prison and 20 years of supervision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/c97axUPSTrGOwWxzyqfCFc6aDSBIaYaX3_znuoyCdvh-XJTqGsiUl02GdjGCSraZ6Woe3XE2c1abgiM6XacwMgsjZk6JLMnRGsZLuWzE0q5WlR1OqkmkeEfyVoWFmV6r6kpFxUbnJWy3bPximME6DuMLTH35NwhiAs_r-BaG5ubPIdy2-F6Jhgp116kHEkTQhOtmILxKhySHX0uA6X-wb6XqNHsPF14u2mg-BxTtWs6_86YYEh6IxLGnjA' alt='Keyandre J. Fowler was convicted of First Degree Reckless Homicide on June 26, 2026.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Case evidence: A criminal complaint said the woman had planned to take drugs supplied by Fowler; a man at the apartment woke to find her unresponsive and tried CPR.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Investigation team: Fond du Lac police investigated with assistance from the Lake Winnebago Area Drug Unit; Assistant District Attorney Hannah Krueger and District Attorney Eric J. Toney prosecuted the case.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;This prison sentence sends a message that when you sell fentanyl that takes someone’s life you’re going to prison, no matter where you live or who you are - Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric J. Toney&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/30/man-sentenced-30-years-fentanyl-death-fond-du-lac/'&gt;Man sentenced to 30 years for fentanyl death in Fond du Lac&lt;/a&gt; - wbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/keyandre-fowler-prison-sentence-death/'&gt;Milwaukee drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison for reckless homicide&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://fox11online.com/news/local/milwaukee-fentanyl-source-gets-30-years-for-fond-du-lac-womans-overdose-death'&gt;Milwaukee fentanyl source gets 30 years for Fond du Lac woman’s overdose death&lt;/a&gt; - fox11online.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Appleton shooting injures multiple people; no one in custody</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Appleton police said multiple people suffered gunshot wounds in a shooting reported around 8 p.m. Friday in the 3400 block of South Hemlock Lane. Their conditions were not immediately known, and no one was in custody as of late Friday night. Police said they could not yet identify who was involved and expected to remain at the scene into Saturday morning. South Hemlock Lane and part of Midway Road were to stay closed during the investigation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/0Ld5t2ZPm9rTturIZlvWaBAgE7Pbfz_IKm5CpdM1nv1jcP4dE8YLXK8LfalsyQbg0c0wrfmhtWbJ-L3YkkcaBLhbqYTKxhJANg8ivxDs6w7iRyuX0YNwRCua_QcCvqpXxN6MOlDo0qsrpI9gJfaJE1wyA0gnJ5766dCcftqQ56lvz-ev3gX3wvsvR3r2HhfCsyueTiiFS93HrVX7XdwuGcNXJIspmazZ5QZv8aQ6HQW6zVqXBxIS90_pWw' alt='Hemlock Lane police presence in Appleton' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Police canvass: Officers went door to door asking nearby residents whether they had seen or heard anything.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Suspect&amp;#x27;s status: Police Capt. Meghan Cash declined to say whether the suspect was among the injured.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/31/appleton-police-respond-shooting-incident-south-hemlock-lane/'&gt;Appleton police respond to shooting incident on South Hemlock Lane&lt;/a&gt; - wbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/large-police-presence-on-appletons-south-side-appleton-menasha'&gt;&amp;#x27;Multiple victims&amp;#x27; after suspected shooting in Appleton&lt;/a&gt; - fox11online.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nbc26.com/appleton/multiple-people-injured-in-shooting-incident-on-south-hemlock-lane-in-appleton'&gt;Multiple people injured in shooting incident on South Hemlock Lane in Appleton&lt;/a&gt; - nbc26.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/large-police-presence-in-appleton-police-tape-up/'&gt;Large police presence in Appleton, police tape up&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Green Bay fire station reopens four months after flood damage</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Green Bay Metro Fire Station 3 reopened Oct. 30, more than four months after flooding from severe storms damaged its basement and part of its first floor on June 24. The station at 885 Shawano Avenue remained closed while crews repaired electrical systems, replaced the boiler, addressed asbestos and lead, repaired plumbing and deep-cleaned the station. Green Bay declared an emergency for the station in August to speed repairs; the city council approved $50,000 for electrical systems, heating and cooling equipment, and water heaters. Electrical service was disconnected as a precaution, and personnel and equipment were reassigned to other stations during the closure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/1koDPik3R-b0yKgcFs9hzbLp983ZZ_g-BSfIpmNInPCexy7_9yB-623eQ5FVSeRCmqJfpGuuV0sX0G_zqIGONU7iEvREofXMSBxvgWCoE7WhIF8_1okXWSaxlh_1sX6PmMGTRoTCtugHguhpzchzsa9r_NoKYraZoYR831oxGhr-rZPqDpETA-nrCA_y4-EobCm2ho-xn6LfAtk4jUsrPjerVar3qdRExu_28zpHR6rcUQCj1z3_nMywwQ' alt='Bay doors at Green Bay Fire Station 3 on Shawano Ave.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Storm impact: The June 24 storm brought more than an inch of rain to Green Bay.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/green-bay-fire-station-3-reopened/'&gt;Green Bay Metro Fire Station 3 reopens following flooding closure&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/30/green-bays-fire-station-3-reopens-after-june-flooding-damage/'&gt;Green Bay’s Fire Station 3 reopens after June flooding damage&lt;/a&gt; - wbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://fox11online.com/news/local/green-bay-metro-fire-department-station-3-shawano-avenue-reopening-flood-damage'&gt;Green Bay fire station reopening 4 months after flood&lt;/a&gt; - fox11online.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wanted Milwaukee driver escapes after 34-mile Wisconsin pursuit</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Authorities are searching for a 38-year-old Milwaukee man with multiple felony warrants who escaped after a 34-mile pursuit through Fond du Lac County late Thursday, Oct. 29. The chase began with reports of a car traveling the wrong way on U.S. 151 and reached 110 mph on Interstate 41. The driver crashed into a ditch on Woodford Drive and ran away, leaving three passengers in the vehicle; officers searched with K-9 units and a drone but did not find him. The sheriff’s office said no deputies were injured and no property damage was reported.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tire devices: Officers made several unsuccessful attempts to deploy tire-deflation devices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Regional assistance: The Wisconsin State Patrol, Dodge and Washington county sheriff’s offices, and West Bend police assisted in the search.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passenger inquiry: Authorities questioned the three passengers and released them after determining they were not involved.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/driver-escapes-following-wrong-way-high-speed-34-mile-pursuit-in-fond-du-lac-county/'&gt;Driver escapes following wrong-way high-speed 34-mile pursuit in Fond du Lac County&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://fox11online.com/news/local/chase-reaches-110-mph-wanted-driver-escapes-capture-after-34-miles-in-fond-du-lac-county'&gt;Chase reaches 110 mph, wanted driver escapes capture after 34 miles in Fond du Lac County&lt;/a&gt; - fox11online.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nbc26.com/news/local-news/driver-escapes-after-34-mile-chase-through-fond-du-lac-county'&gt;Driver escapes after 34-mile chase through Fond du Lac County&lt;/a&gt; - nbc26.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/30/wrong-way-driver-wanted-warrants-escapes-capture-after-34-mile-chase-reaching-110-mph/'&gt;Wrong-way driver wanted on warrants escapes capture after 34-mile chase reaching 110 mph&lt;/a&gt; - wbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hudson, Grafton and Pulaski advance in Wisconsin playoff upsets</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin high school football teams played 55 second-round playoff games Friday, with Madison-area teams Waunakee and Monona Grove advancing. Waunakee beat Appleton North 36-6 in Division 1, while Monona Grove defeated Marshfield 34-14 in Division 2, sending both to the third round. Several lower seeds also moved on, including Hudson, which beat Verona 38-13; Grafton, which edged Elkhorn 14-13; and Catholic Memorial, which defeated top-seeded New Berlin West 26-23. One Level 2 game remained on the schedule: New Berlin Eisenhower at Reedsburg in Division 3 at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/7QZFA-nKBCM9K9oV6FVngow0k4qFV3Eh7adhSh2JEshKQiJBxI7t9Mo0hSwef_821sWFyH3DQPyk3Oa-at-mbRFIk-dmgxmam0UfyyU61uauzZdpUGtFw0g4zHJzfz2ehKGMa5wNWE8DGXY6Bnx5_qMIwHR5-u7oNr7UVPWTA3SRVIopt8etF0IDtZwsT9jf6mXxK4WdGRxkcao7KdK9WjQqxdcKYx0HK4v78cun3JNIAw7UnzUKOTW42Q' alt='The WIAA playoffs marched on to Level 2.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Early turnover: Waunakee recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff, and quarterback Aaron Trudell scored two plays later.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monona Grove rally: Running back Carson Schoenherr scored Monona Grove’s first points on a 23-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Upset streak: No. 7 Brookfield Central followed its Level 1 upset of No. 2 Beaver Dam by beating No. 6 River Falls 42-20.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Local field: Eleven teams from the Madison area had reached the second round, according to the Wisconsin State Journal’s playoff scoreboard.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Waunakee senior Sam Collen said the team’s players stayed focused on each play because a mistake could quickly give Appleton North an opportunity. (&lt;a href='https://madison.com/sports/high-school/football/article_05fbb3be-eb33-4dd0-8b0d-773d26898206.html'&gt;Wisconsin State Journal&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/wiaa-d2-menasha-vs-notre-dame/'&gt;WATCH: Menasha vs Notre Dame Academy in WIAA playoff football game&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/31/friday-football-blitz-upsets-close-matchups-teams-making-their-push-towards-camp-randall/'&gt;Friday Football Blitz: Upsets, close matchups and teams making their push towards Camp Randall&lt;/a&gt; - wmtv15news.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbs58.com/news/wiaa-football-playoffs-level-2-scores-results-from-friday-night'&gt;WIAA football playoffs: Level 2 scores, results from Friday night&lt;/a&gt; - cbs58.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wisn.com/article/operation-football-level-2-playoffs-2026/74301122'&gt;Operation Football Level 2 Playoffs 2026&lt;/a&gt; - wisn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://madison.com/sports/high-school/football/article_1086051b-9e09-4e78-b0e4-2ff8fa83f000.html'&gt;Monona Grove rides &amp;#x27;sense of urgency&amp;#x27; past Marshfield in Division 2 playoff battle&lt;/a&gt; - madison.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wisconsin police and doctors urge Halloween visibility, group travel and candy checks</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin police and pediatric health officials urged families to stay visible, travel together and inspect candy on Halloween. Eau Claire police recommended using reflective material or flashlights, crossing at crosswalks and walking with an adult or buddy. A ThedaCare pediatrician in Appleton advised adults to discard candy with opened or suspicious packaging. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, officials reminded students to plan outings, keep phones charged and let friends know where they are going. Public Health Madison &amp;amp; Dane County issued an Oct. 27 alert after five recent overdoses required emergency services, a higher-than-usual number for the community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/b7oHXqXY04CCp0kSpuEBjhHTN0WGWIPPo_gdNMv0fHWJqLHyr0fKVHbAvfDGNyoQVYuEEFrT7rcTEhySIq_ACojxPuPNb3ckKOk1vcu79uxGIBM10G-azG9to_5noUcHRqvGyu28_zgEyj_ZJLCd1WLyQd4ccCE2UjHii6ADI-WX33md86EITV0hZ66HBgUsI3rAU97cauNTyzDpMOX9ctoQG0qmh7us' alt='Families participate in the annual children’s Halloween parade, October 31, 2024 in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of the Borough of Brooklyn, New York City.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Campus resources: UW’s BadgerSAFE app includes real-time location sharing through Friend Walk and direct contact with campus police; students can request a two-person SAFEwalk team by calling or texting 608-262-5000.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health support: University Health Services offers a 24-hour crisis and support line, and Narcan is available at several campus locations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pedestrian risk: A federal crash-records analysis cited by Vox found 45 children were killed while walking on Halloween from 2010 through 2024; children under 18 were three times more likely to be struck and killed than on other days.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Eau Claire Police Department: Public Information Officer Benjamin Hundt described Eau Claire as relatively safe for trick-or-treaters. (&lt;a href='https://www.wiproud.com/news/local-news/ecpd-reminds-families-to-be-safe-on-halloween/'&gt;WIProud&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;University of Wisconsin Police Department: Marc Lovicott said campus police had not seen an overdose increase on campus and that responding officers carry Narcan to assist when needed. (&lt;a href='https://badgerherald.com/news/campus/2026/10/29/halloweekend-safety-resources-for-uw-students-staying-safe-and-responsible/'&gt;The Badger Herald&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/safety-tips-for-trick-or-treating-across-northeast-wisconsin/'&gt;Safety tips for Trick-or-Treating across northeast Wisconsin&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wiproud.com/news/local-news/ecpd-reminds-families-to-be-safe-on-halloween/'&gt;ECPD reminds families to be safe on Halloween&lt;/a&gt; - wiproud.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://badgerherald.com/news/campus/2026/10/29/halloweekend-safety-resources-for-uw-students-staying-safe-and-responsible/'&gt;‘Halloweekend’ safety resources for UW students, staying safe and responsible&lt;/a&gt; - badgerherald.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2026/10/30/safety-tips-for-halloween/'&gt;Safety Tips for Halloween&lt;/a&gt; - seattle.gov&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nbcnewyork.com/holidays/be-seen-on-halloween-safety-tips-for-trick-or-treaters-and-drivers/6565464/'&gt;Be seen on Halloween: Safety tips for trick-or-treaters and drivers&lt;/a&gt; - nbcnewyork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2022/10/31/23427256/halloween-children-car-deaths-pedestrian-safety'&gt;Forget tainted candy: The scariest thing on Halloween is parked in your driveway&lt;/a&gt; - vox.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nevadasagebrush.com/2026/10/30/how-to-stay-safe-on-halloweekend/'&gt;How to Stay Safe on Halloweekend&lt;/a&gt; - nevadasagebrush.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bt.dk/samfund/uhyggelig-loerdag-staar-for-doeren-det-skal-du-vide-om-halloween-foer-det-gaar-loes'&gt;Uhyggelig lørdag står for døren: Det skal du vide om Halloween, før det går løs&lt;/a&gt; - bt.dk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/momcc-promotes-halloween-safety-in-the-short-north/'&gt;MOMCC promotes Halloween safety in the Short North&lt;/a&gt; - nbc4i.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <category>Halloween Safety</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wisconsin Halloween forecast calls for scattered showers and mild temperatures</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Scattered showers are forecast for Halloween, with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 50s. Rain is expected to be light and intermittent. In southern Wisconsin, showers may arrive Friday night and continue through Saturday morning and early afternoon, becoming less widespread toward trick-or-treating hours. Temperatures then should be in the low to mid-50s. Forecasters expect Sunday to be milder and mostly dry, with highs in the 60s, before a larger system brings renewed rain chances early next week. Forecasts differ on the system’s timing and duration: Madison’s Channel 3000 calls for rain through much of next week, while other Wisconsin forecasts emphasize rain Monday night through Wednesday. Halloween’s rain should ease before many evening activities, though a few showers could linger locally. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks move back one hour at 2 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/iM6BDMOvvHqLsiCifQyLsJJzh_ynbhyf2r1zpG6tF6_TATv-Hc7TK58f-nvVBVVY_muQAb-fMEUDd5grGVrveKXzxshKLc1-rk3d0popDS_CESSwJqWOwol1EK0hiKCj9lGsYl0uVfGH2Yu4YpAkRgkVV-VaModN' alt='' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rain amounts: Madison’s forecast calls for most communities to receive less than a quarter inch of rain Saturday.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mild stretch: Channel 3000 forecasts temperatures in the 60s through much of next week, with seasonal readings potentially returning by the first weekend of November.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Regional timing: Green Bay’s forecast puts the better chance of spotty showers to the south, toward the Fox Valley, while WMTV expects showers to spread northeast across southern Wisconsin Friday night.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/weather/spooky-showers-and-a-ghoulish-chill-for-halloween/'&gt;Spooky showers and a ghoulish chill for Halloween&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbs58.com/news/chilly-for-brewers-championship-friday-then-showery-for-halloween'&gt;Chilly for Brewers Championship Friday then showery for Halloween&lt;/a&gt; - cbs58.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wisn.com/article/scattered-showers-on-halloween-in-se-wisconsin/74299878'&gt;Scattered showers on Halloween in SE Wisconsin&lt;/a&gt; - wisn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.channel3000.com/weather/forecast/scattered-showers-possible-on-halloween-staying-rainy-next-week/article_a1211afa-86c8-5443-b891-835dd6b621fd.html'&gt;Scattered showers possible on Halloween, staying rainy next week&lt;/a&gt; - channel3000.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/30/great-day-parade/'&gt;A Great Day For A Parade!!!&lt;/a&gt; - wmtv15news.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.fox6now.com/weather/milwaukee-weather-forecast-today-103026'&gt;Milwaukee Weather: Saturday showers&lt;/a&gt; - fox6now.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ktnv.com/weather/forecast/todays-forecast/chance-of-halloween-showers'&gt;Chance of Halloween Showers&lt;/a&gt; - ktnv.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.kaaltv.com/kaal-weather/dry-friday-weather-gives-way-to-halloween-showers-and-a-brief-sunday-break/'&gt;Dry Friday weather gives way to Halloween showers and a brief Sunday break&lt;/a&gt; - kaaltv.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPMnVNNGZ1WlRON0NIbFNyeXBWLUpyU1hzR3NnS2EwbGVSVFI1cERXZ0JYeVpmTjBJY3pLNWxaYm0xbGV4cUo4VEF1alNianhDN05jM0x6eUZST0hVd3V2V1hJcTNQNW5tTUJpdnQwd3FMU0xFNVZobV9xblZQeG9LUTZ5ekpWWWk0QlJhVXBlemUzUnV0UXotSEpVbEJrM2thNFFEUDlBVUpmdXV4VzE3UkRiUQ'&gt;Stray showers possible, but Halloween weather doesn&amp;#x27;t look too spooky&lt;/a&gt; - freep.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.postbulletin.com/weather/rain-showers-for-halloween-morning'&gt;Rain showers for Halloween morning&lt;/a&gt; - postbulletin.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-spotty-showers-possible-halloween-trick-or-treating'&gt;Chicago weather: Spotty showers possible for Halloween trick-or-treating&lt;/a&gt; - fox32chicago.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxNU2xKY21DdlQwaWQ4cnkxTWo2MThiRWVFU2FLNHdpZ0JwUm9NYjVGejBuRnRBQzhCa3lMeTVlQWhPR0JBczBQU3NvWm5ieHF3Nlp5cFlyWlNFMDFPZUZ5RlRTZlQ4ZVNxZHhpWVM1ajZMY0FqU0hJYnk4bmljeldBTmZWYkhiU2dIb096WHA0MG01ZjB2Nkp4a0NzSGlSWW8yVjBuenByXzRkZE9wRENrUFRpN1FlNkdEOEdVY051Zi1vYjlVU2c'&gt;Stormy weather passes; Halloween forecast calls for ‘typical October day’ with a bit more humidity&lt;/a&gt; - mauinow.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/friday-bring-better-rain-chances-ahead-of-halloween/'&gt;Rain tapers off into the weekend, eyes on next front&lt;/a&gt; - kxan.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.koaa.com/weather/seasonal-halloween-temps-with-mountain-rain-and-snow-moving-in'&gt;Seasonal Halloween temps with mountain rain and snow moving in&lt;/a&gt; - koaa.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-weather-rain-showers-halloween-forecast/74247494'&gt;Multiple rain, storm chances through Halloween&lt;/a&gt; - ketv.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.13wmaz.com/article/weather/forecast/georgia-weather-forecast/93-601791749'&gt;Spooktacular night is on tap!&lt;/a&gt; - 13wmaz.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxPSGpKS2lod0U5M2M4cC1vZGRlOHo0a3RHQkxYWW5MX2s5cGRWRUVHbWR6aWo2c2ZxeG5jNzJaTWlZQ05JTUpUU043N242SlpPQVNXMEdTNnVxYTJDXzJlZDlTWThkekIyekgwUE9nNk5iUEZBXzhoVTkwQUtVLVRkRk84T3E4OTJPY0d3ZGRFaHd5MnpHOUNCalJnV2JTOVJCWDVsYnRQYnptV1VudERQVmtVQWtJTjVfQzJEcFpBM043VlgxazQ3eGpXNm5kbW82ZEJodFlPdkdpaTFmazUxMkVQb0tOdw'&gt;Friday Weather | Scattered Showers Today, Cooler and Drier Weather Ahead&lt;/a&gt; - kitv.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://abc11.com/post/nc-weather-forecast-raleigh-durham-fayetteville-north-carolina/44993/'&gt;Typical NC Halloween Weather&lt;/a&gt; - abc11.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.abc4.com/utah-weather/wet-weather-sandwiches-halloween-flooding-concerns/'&gt;Utah weather: Wet weather sandwiches Halloween and spikes flooding concerns for Halloween weekend&lt;/a&gt; - abc4.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alabama administrator Tonja Johnson selected to lead Wisconsin university system</title>
      <link>https://kite.kagi.com/usa_|_wisconsin/2026103113/alabama-administrator-tonja-johnson-selected-to-lead-wisconsin-university-system</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents unanimously selected Tonjanita “Tonja” L. Johnson, a senior administrator in the University of Alabama System, as the public university system’s next president on Oct. 30. Johnson, 57, is expected to take office around Jan. 1, 2027, becoming the system’s 10th president and succeeding Jay Rothman, whom the regents fired in April. Johnson has served as Alabama’s senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs since 2019, overseeing academic planning, student success and institutional research. The Universities of Wisconsin enroll more than 164,500 students across 13 universities and employ about 41,000 faculty and staff. Interim President Renée Wachter will remain in the role until Johnson starts, then return as chancellor of UW-Superior.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/l3wOot2lPn_f7I8yaHmEFAT0bJtYlzhtaRN_iXzMhlQ9p9457UhXVFTdBf2ylosRxtbMRuqrl-mtmlujmlzC1JdECXhEm8pqLmbWbDTTbTIRTZmew1SH3933ySZnR1SsUBx5WG_3Nhf53DPtPnk7By6y_ny-JQAagbRTaTvCVjXmmyAqri-UB_Lul8N82VNHnmjqUp-34iHis1cULInw8vNx3qAVSEf0ffbeeuiJaSu55YWlLd_gy8T1ww' alt='The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today selected Dr. Tonjanita (Tonja) L. Johnson as the next UWs President. The vote was unanimous.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Three finalists: Regents chose Johnson over Steven Gareth Holley of the University of Mississippi and Bernard Savarese of the University of Tennessee System.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;System history: She will be the first person of color to lead the system since its creation in 1971 and the second woman in the role.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Student forum: At a UW-Madison forum, Johnson discussed diversity, equity and inclusion and academic freedom, which she described as personal issues.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prior leadership: Before joining Alabama, Johnson served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the University of Tennessee System and held leadership posts at Stony Brook and Mississippi Valley State.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;I am deeply honored by the confidence the Board of Regents has placed in me and excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Wisconsin - Tonjanita “Tonja” L. Johnson&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tonjanita Johnson: Johnson said she plans to work with chancellors, faculty, staff, students, elected leaders and partners statewide to strengthen connections among the universities and Wisconsin communities. (&lt;a href='https://madison365.com/uw-board-of-regents-picks-alabama-system-administrator-tonja-johnson-as-next-universities-of-wisconsin-president/'&gt;Madison365&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kyle Weatherly, Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents president: Weatherly said Johnson understands the system’s role in expanding opportunity and that continuing to fulfill it will require innovation. (&lt;a href='https://www.channel3000.com/news/university-of-alabama-system-vice-chancellor-tapped-to-lead-universities-of-wisconsin/article_8b6c1020-f512-4204-a8ee-649911573fbf.html'&gt;Channel 3000&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ashok Rai, regent and search committee chair: Rai said Johnson understands complex public university systems and can bring people together around a shared direction. (&lt;a href='https://madison365.com/uw-board-of-regents-picks-alabama-system-administrator-tonja-johnson-as-next-universities-of-wisconsin-president/'&gt;Madison365&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://madison365.com/uw-board-of-regents-picks-alabama-system-administrator-tonja-johnson-as-next-universities-of-wisconsin-president/'&gt;UW Board of Regents picks Alabama System administrator Tonja Johnson as next Universities of Wisconsin president&lt;/a&gt; - madison365.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://badgerherald.com/news/wisconsin/uw-system/2026/10/30/universities-of-wisconsin-board-of-regents-chooses-tonjanita-johnson-to-lead-uw-system/'&gt;Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents chooses Tonjanita Johnson to lead UW System&lt;/a&gt; - badgerherald.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wispolitics.com/2026/universities-of-wisconsin-board-of-regents-selects-tonjanita-tonja-l-johnson-as-next-uws-president/'&gt;Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents: Selects Tonjanita (Tonja) L. Johnson as next UWs President&lt;/a&gt; - wispolitics.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/30/universities-wisconsin-regents-select-dr-tonjanita-johnson-next-president/'&gt;Universities of Wisconsin regents select Dr. Tonjanita Johnson as next president&lt;/a&gt; - wbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/30/universities-wisconsin-regents-select-tonja-johnson-next-president/'&gt;Universities of Wisconsin regents select Tonja Johnson as next president&lt;/a&gt; - wmtv15news.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.channel3000.com/news/university-of-alabama-system-vice-chancellor-tapped-to-lead-universities-of-wisconsin/article_8b6c1020-f512-4204-a8ee-649911573fbf.html'&gt;University of Alabama System vice chancellor tapped to lead Universities of Wisconsin&lt;/a&gt; - channel3000.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://madison.com/news/local/education/university/article_10bbd297-bfe7-4f45-9271-82f1a1ea6cc2.html'&gt;Tonjanita Johnson chosen to be UW system’s new president, first Black woman in the role&lt;/a&gt; - madison.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wpr.org/news/tonja-johnson-uw-system-president'&gt;Alabama vice chancellor will lead UW system&lt;/a&gt; - wpr.org&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wisconsin early ballot returns reach 693,334 as in-person voting surges</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin election officials had received 693,334 absentee ballots by Friday, Oct. 30, about 50,000 more than at the same point in 2022, as voters prepare to choose a governor and state lawmakers Nov. 3. Roughly 394,000 ballots were cast in person, up from about 259,000 four years earlier, while mail ballots fell to roughly 300,000 from 384,000. Earlier this year, the Wisconsin Elections Commission asked the U.S. Postal Service to speed ballot deliveries after most clerks reported problems. The governor’s race pits Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a Democrat, against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany; all 99 Assembly seats and three statewide constitutional questions are also on the ballot. In-person absentee voting can continue through Nov. 1, depending on local hours. Mailed ballots must arrive by Nov. 3; an Election Day postmark is not sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/7mGXj8Y_b01yLg_4ueEDfXCuYkLzzfFX7Lh08CXVb2q-A84E2j_PAbFsJXJhZnDmY-bZRpQRDJQO9CIAgVhXV9GZV5fBmYu08vC8qS3H92EJ8ItKrJVq0gOia5A-2Ew6BYF7qDUCYwcUPqnd5TelZwod4rp3iyqO' alt='' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Legislative control: Democrats see a chance to take the state Senate or, less likely, the Assembly under newly drawn maps; 14 Republican lawmakers are not seeking re-election.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;House rematch: In southwestern Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Republican Derrick Van Orden again faces Democrat Rebecca Cooke after winning their 2024 contest by fewer than 3 percentage points. Cooke had raised about $12.7 million through mid-October, compared with Van Orden’s $9.1 million.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;2020 election dispute: Tiffany voted not to certify the 2020 election and supported the FBI probe into Milwaukee officials; Crowley denounced the probe and defended the election’s results.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health care costs: About 290,000 Wisconsin residents remain enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, around 20,000 fewer than before. Premiums rose as coverage narrowed, according to University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Dan Sacks.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive and Democratic gubernatorial nominee: Crowley has defended the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s resistance to the Trump administration’s request for unredacted voter information and said he wants the commission to retain authority over elections. (&lt;a href='https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/wisconsin-governor-candidates-crowley-tiffany-election-administration-differences/'&gt;Wisconsin Watch&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tom Tiffany, U.S. representative and Republican gubernatorial nominee: Tiffany supports requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and has said he would sign a bill comparing transportation records with voter-registration data to identify ineligible voters. (&lt;a href='https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/wisconsin-governor-candidates-crowley-tiffany-election-administration-differences/'&gt;Wisconsin Watch&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wisconsin local election clerks: Eau Claire County Clerk Sue McDonald described heightened scrutiny and anxiety for election workers. (&lt;a href='https://upnorthnewswi.com/news/elections/election-deniers-rise/'&gt;Up North News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://isthmus.com/news/news/2026-isthmus-general-election-voter-guide/'&gt;2026 Isthmus General Election voter guide&lt;/a&gt; - isthmus.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wpr.org/news/sarah-godlewski-david-varnam-wisconsin-lieutenant-governor-2026'&gt;Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor  candidates are top of the ticket. But maybe not top of mind.&lt;/a&gt; - wpr.org&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/wisconsin-governor-candidates-crowley-tiffany-election-administration-differences/'&gt;Here’s how Wisconsin’s governor candidates differ on how the state should run elections&lt;/a&gt; - wisconsinwatch.org&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/10/30/wisconsins-lieutenant-governor-race-flies-under-the-radar/'&gt;Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Race Flies Under The Radar&lt;/a&gt; - urbanmilwaukee.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wispolitics.com/2026/democracy-defense-foundation-icymi-the-proof-is-in-the-paper/'&gt;Democracy Defense Foundation: ICYMI: “The Proof is in the Paper”&lt;/a&gt; - wispolitics.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://upnorthnewswi.com/news/elections/election-deniers-rise/'&gt;While election deniers make noise, Wisconsin locals protect the vote&lt;/a&gt; - upnorthnewswi.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://badgerherald.com/news/wisconsin/2026/10/29/early-voting-wisconsin-groups-push-students-to-send-in-their-vote-before-election-day/'&gt;Early voting: Wisconsin groups push students to send in their vote before Election Day&lt;/a&gt; - badgerherald.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_4d885db2-3acf-4853-9b93-ac553279132e.html'&gt;Next governor’s ability to deliver on promises hinges on legislative races&lt;/a&gt; - madison.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbs58.com/news/rising-healthcare-costs-concern-wisconsin-residents-ahead-of-midterm-elections'&gt;Rising healthcare costs concern Wisconsin residents ahead of midterm elections&lt;/a&gt; - cbs58.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/who-will-wisconsins-hispanic-voters-turn-out-for-in-2026/'&gt;Who will Wisconsin’s Hispanic voters turn out for in 2026?&lt;/a&gt; - pbswisconsin.org&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.fox9.com/news/wisconsin-general-election-2026-voter-guide'&gt;Wisconsin election 2026: How to vote and what&amp;#x27;s on your ballot&lt;/a&gt; - fox9.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/wisconsin-midterm-van-orden-cooke-crowley-tiffany-m39607'&gt;AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin on Election Day&lt;/a&gt; - newsday.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://kite.kagi.com/usa_|_wisconsin/2026103016/wisconsin-voters-weigh-health-care-costs-campaign-spending-ahead-of-nov-3'&gt;Kagi News earlier coverage: Wisconsin voters weigh health care costs, campaign spending ahead of Nov. 3&lt;/a&gt; - news.kagi.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Milwaukee police estimated that more than 750,000 people attended Friday’s parade and rally celebrating the Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series title. The department said the turnout could be the largest for a single-day event in Wisconsin history. The crowd estimate exceeds Milwaukee’s 2025 population of 562,407 and represents nearly 13% of Wisconsin’s population, according to local reporting. The parade moved through downtown Milwaukee to Henry Maier Festival Park for the championship rally. Milwaukee Public Schools and several neighboring districts closed for the day; Milwaukee Public Schools cited the celebration’s operational and safety impacts. Police departments from across southern Wisconsin also assisted Milwaukee with the event. After the crowds dispersed, Milwaukee Department of Public Works crews began cleaning up as bars prepared for Halloween weekend business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/uXciVIeIeHQ1j3rQpYwVcIPQr2lWaq8fGqExGq2HP7a34YslSPMbQO1wSMSDrP0VQPJ_QGHZ28ogu5SrF6-HhIYDwGzTmznpqzQA0AJQ0LwbTHhaTg4klrCYIgvO4qg_4x6oMBDeCQKpgdkoqNppYYcagSEsi3C4hCxBFt7eYb4btClyJHmDa-_Ua9s09VuivuxRSumpC4xoe3sDa4IsVpIqb8sjW-CNqGmKyWlPWFM2XxMvXXRObRfmxq5k0WcxQO7Qjg' alt='Milwaukee Brewers&amp;#x27; fans raise their hands as they pose for a selfie during a rally at the baseball team&amp;#x27;s World Series parade, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rally capacity: About 23,000 fans filled the ticketed American Family Insurance Amphitheater; other festivalgoers watched screens and live performances around the Summerfest grounds.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Crowd comparison: The estimate surpassed the roughly 600,000 attendees recorded across three days of last year&amp;#x27;s NFL Draft in Green Bay; the previous year&amp;#x27;s Los Angeles Dodgers celebration drew around 250,000.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Who&amp;#x27;s On Third general manager Bailee Gustafson said the bar handled unusually high beer and bottle demand during the celebration.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;We&amp;#x27;re still busy, but I think the excitement is just, everybody&amp;#x27;s going to be celebrating for like days. The celebration is not over - Bailee Gustafson, general manager of Who&amp;#x27;s On Third&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.fox6now.com/live-blog/news/milwaukee-brewers-world-series-parade-rally-103026'&gt;Brewers World Series parade, rally celebrates champions!&lt;/a&gt; - fox6now.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://fox11online.com/news/local/fans-celebrate-brewers-first-world-series-title-as-parade-rolls-through-milwaukee'&gt;Fans celebrate Brewers’ first World Series title as parade rolls through Milwaukee&lt;/a&gt; - fox11online.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbs58.com/news/photos-from-the-milwaukee-brewers-world-series-parade-from-setup-to-celebration'&gt;Photos from the Milwaukee Brewers World Series parade, from setup to celebration 🎊&lt;/a&gt; - cbs58.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wpr.org/news/brewers-fans-line-streets-milwaukee-world-series-parade'&gt;Hundreds of thousands of Brewers fans line streets of Milwaukee for World Series parade&lt;/a&gt; - wpr.org&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/10/30/milwaukee-celebrates-brewers-world-series-victory/'&gt;Milwaukee celebrates Brewers World Series victory&lt;/a&gt; - wisconsinexaminer.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.milwaukeemag.com/brewers-world-series-parade-2/'&gt;Scenes from the Raucous Milwaukee Brewers World Series Parade and Rally&lt;/a&gt; - milwaukeemag.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/30/watch-live-brewers-world-series-championship-celebration/'&gt;Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade&lt;/a&gt; - wbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/county-reporting/milwaukee-county/thousands-of-brewers-fans-filled-downtown-milwaukee-for-world-series-celebration'&gt;Thousands of Brewers fans filled downtown Milwaukee for World Series celebration&lt;/a&gt; - tmj4.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nbc26.com/sports/mlb/milwaukee-brewers/brewers-fans-travel-from-afar-to-celebrate-milwaukees-world-series-win'&gt;Brewers fans travel from afar to celebrate Milwaukee&amp;#x27;s World Series win&lt;/a&gt; - nbc26.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wisn.com/article/brewers-championship-parade-may-have-seen-the-biggest-crowd-in-wisconsin-history-police-say/74299599'&gt;Brewers World Series Championship Parade projected to be largest event in Wisconsin history&lt;/a&gt; - wisn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://madison.com/sports/professional/mlb/brewers/article_75002a86-655a-4adf-ba93-570ddd95307a.html'&gt;Brewers championship parade turns downtown Milwaukee into a sea of celebration&lt;/a&gt; - madison.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wiproud.com/ws26/starting-soon-milwaukee-throws-parade-to-celebrate-brewers-first-ever-world-series-win/'&gt;RECAP: Milwaukee throws parade to celebrate Brewers&amp;#x27; first-ever World Series win&lt;/a&gt; - wiproud.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.channel3000.com/news/brewers-world-series-celebrations-projected-to-have-been-largest-event-in-state-history/article_1ab8f4d2-140a-49fa-94ea-1cfb7acd239a.html'&gt;Brewers World Series celebrations projected to have been largest event in state history&lt;/a&gt; - channel3000.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/milwaukee-baseball-victory-streets/'&gt;No homework, just history: Kids take over Brewers World Series Parade&lt;/a&gt; - wearegreenbay.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/10/30/brewers-bring-the-party-downtown-with-bob-uecker-watching-over-it-all/'&gt;Brewers Bring The Party Downtown, With Bob Uecker Watching Over It All&lt;/a&gt; - urbanmilwaukee.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.weau.com/2026/10/30/local-law-enforcement-assists-milwaukee-brewers-championship-parade-rally/'&gt;Local law enforcement assists at Milwaukee Brewers championship parade, rally&lt;/a&gt; - weau.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/30/law-enforcement-across-southern-wisconsin-assist-brewers-championship-parade/'&gt;Law enforcement from across southern Wisconsin assist at Brewers championship parade&lt;/a&gt; - wmtv15news.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/brewers-celebrate-world-series-title-with-downtown-parade-drawing-turnout-larger-than-population-of-milwaukee-223129727.html'&gt;Brewers celebrate World Series title with downtown parade, drawing turnout larger than population of Milwaukee&lt;/a&gt; - yahoo.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50322529/sights-sounds-brewers-milwaukee-parade'&gt;⚾ Sights and sounds from Brewers&amp;#x27; championship parade&lt;/a&gt; - espn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.local10.com/sports/2026/10/30/brewers-fans-flood-milwaukee-streets-for-a-long-awaited-world-series-victory-celebration/'&gt;Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration&lt;/a&gt; - local10.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/milwaukee-brewers-fans-celebrate-first-ever-world-series-win/'&gt;Milwaukee Brewers fans celebrate first-ever World Series win&lt;/a&gt; - cbsnews.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/milwaukee-brewers-world-series-championship-parade'&gt;Parade Beers And Praising Uecker: Top Moments From Brewers World Series Party&lt;/a&gt; - foxsports.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.teletica.com/baseball/cerveceros-celebran-su-primera-serie-mundial-con-multitudinario-desfile-en-milwaukee_420238'&gt;Cerveceros celebran su primera Serie Mundial con multitudinario desfile en Milwaukee&lt;/a&gt; - teletica.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nacion.com/puro-deporte/los-cerveceros-celebran-su-triunfo-en-la-serie/H4A5CK277JEPNIEJ252UZOC2WU/story/'&gt;Los Cerveceros celebran su triunfo en la Serie Mundial con un bullicioso desfile&lt;/a&gt; - nacion.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/milwaukee-brewers/brewers-news-world-series-parade-750k-fans'&gt;Brewers’ 750,000 fan World Series parade attendance makes Milwaukee history&lt;/a&gt; - clutchpoints.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thebiglead.com/world-series-champions-milwaukee-brewers-packers-panthers-nfl-game/'&gt;World Series Champion Milwaukee Brewers attend Packers-Panthers game&lt;/a&gt; - thebiglead.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.elnacional.com/2026/10/milwaukee-se-paralizo-para-celebrar-el-titulo-de-los-cerveceros-contreras-lidero-el-desfile/'&gt;Milwaukee se paralizó para celebrar el título de los Cerveceros: Contreras lideró el desfile&lt;/a&gt; - elnacional.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/how-to-watch-milwaukee-brewers-world-series-championship-parade/507-a2012e1a-d3e9-4887-af7e-8608ab31944f'&gt;How to watch the Milwaukee Brewers&amp;#x27; World Series Championship parade&lt;/a&gt; - wtsp.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/brewers_sal_frelick_celebrates_world_series_with_lambeau_leap_at_packers_game/s1_13132_44491860'&gt;Brewers&amp;#x27; Sal Frelick celebrates World Series with Lambeau Leap at Packers game&lt;/a&gt; - yardbarker.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/beisbol/2026/10/30/en-milwaukee-mas-de-400-mil-personas-celebran/3706154'&gt;En Milwaukee, más de 400 mil personas celebran&lt;/a&gt; - diariolibre.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-2026-world-series-championship-parade'&gt;A parade 44 years in the making, Brewers celebrate title with fans&lt;/a&gt; - mlb.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7736813/2026/10/30/milwaukee-brewers-world-series-parade-how-to-watch/'&gt;How to watch Milwaukee Brewers&amp;#x27; World Series parade: Time, TV info for first-time champs&lt;/a&gt; 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Over 750,000 - larger than the city of Milwaukee itself.&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-discussion/112587/mlb-2026-world-series-brewers-giants-fans-react'&gt;Weekend BP: Congrats Brewers!&lt;/a&gt; - mccoveychronicles.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sankei.com/article/20261031-N64XKJOQ5VJLRDAB7VIDKBYDKM/'&gt;ワールドシリーズ初制覇のブルワーズが優勝パレード　創設58年目、ミルウォーキー市民歓…&lt;/a&gt; - sankei.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.royalsreview.com/royals-rundown-podcasts/107643/brewers-win-it-all-royals-offseason-moves-the-new-ballpark-survey'&gt;Brewers Win It All, Royals Offseason Moves &amp;amp; the New Ballpark Survey&lt;/a&gt; - royalsreview.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-news/101141/detroit-tigers-news-world-series-milwaukee-brewers-william-contreras-free-agency-mlb-lockout'&gt;Detroit Tigers News: World Series, Milwaukee Brewers, William Contreras, free agency, MLB lockout&lt;/a&gt; - blessyouboys.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQUklWVzlUMnR2MU9QdmZUY2xaZ29Jc3A2eElxd2RNQ3ZCYmVBNHY1V1lMd0ZMVDVxOUZialVhZkpySW1JVnROM2V2VkZmR2s1UWdJVkNKbWFNZ2VHc2FGamFxdS0tSVlrTzRpNnJpd2ZFbFk5TTh3MjU4QTN5MnZkYU5GLVFNZ1FKX0NZUmFDWHVVVmZ4M1JYazE5am1tbzIxcHBKSl94azFLVlRwZ1RMTXJid280dVJqNE9ucQ'&gt;Brewers stop World Series parade to honor Bob Uecker in emotional moment&lt;/a&gt; - usatoday.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
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