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Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff opponent in 2026 NLDS is San Diego Padres
Here’s the full Brewers-Padres schedule, TV info and everything fans need to know before Game 1.
The Padres streak into October playing their best ball. They’re even ready for the mighty Brewers
San Diego has won 20 of its last 23 games and just steamrolled the Cubs 12-1 over two playoff games. Now the Padres head to Milwaukee to face the MLB-leading Brewers in the NL Division Series.

VIDEO | Farmers in Washington County harvesting corn – A look at a vintage corn sheller
Washington Co., WI – Farmers across Washington County, WI, can be seen making their way into the field to harvest corn. Gary Knuth from Hortonville, Wisconsin is proud of the old-fashioned way of doing it; he had his No. 7 John Deere corn sheller on display at the John Deere…

Deer Virus Detected In Waukesha County Dairy Cows
State says EHD is spreading in deer herds, and now cows, but poses no risk to people or the milk supply

Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin
Indiana, Georgia and Ohio move to suspend fuel taxes while Wisconsin holds firm at 30.9 cents a gallon.

On a history note | Remembering the Schroeder Dairy fire in September 1964
West Bend, WI – It was February 2015 when a large fire raced through the Renner farm on the corner of County Road G in the Town of Trenton. Neighbors in West Bend, WI recalled the water coming out of their taps was orange as fire crews drained the water supply to help douse the…

Five things to watch as Milwaukee Bucks head into post-Giannis era
A new era begins in Milwaukee — and there are plenty of questions.

Federal immigration policy may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, leaders say
Policy changes by the Trump administration are weakening an already struggling workforce that helps care for Wisconsin’s older adults and disabled population.

What You Need to Know after EHD Virus is Confirmed in Wisconsin Cattle
A virus that can cause illness in deer is now confirmed in Wisconsin cattle for only the second time. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says samples from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for epizootic…

Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?
New analysis says income, utility and property taxes could offset lost sales tax revenue from big projects.

‘Building Not Rebuilding’ at Bucks Media Day 2026
Players, management express optimism in first season without Antetokounmpo.