The Brewers secured a Game 1 win over the Cubs on Saturday afternoon, but were hit with a loss as Jackson Chourio suffered an injury to the same hamstring he injured earlier this season.

Former Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis left Saturday’s game against Kent State in the first quarter.

The Milwaukee Brewers dismantled the Chicago Cubs, 9-3 in Game 1 of the NLDS, motivated by a six-run first inning! STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/04/fast-start-propels-brewers-9-3-victory-over-cubs-nlds-opener/ 

On October 4, 1851- Madison's first Presbyterian Church was established, and 170 years later has a congregation just under 400 members.

Darlington High School was the backdrop of this week’s Game of the Week as the Redbirds celebrated Homecoming with a matchup against the Lodi Blue Devils on Friday night.

On Friday, Rabbi Jon Prosnit learned that a probable deal is in the works to return Israeli hostages in Gaza. Some details in the peace plan are still being discussed, but Rabbi Prosnit at Temple Beth El in Madison says he is hopeful.

A criminal complaint reveals gruesome details about the unprovoked, deadly attack near Camp Randall Stadium two weeks ago.

Authorities in Illinois say a man has died after being crushed to death at work.

Missy Hughes, former head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, is running to be the state’s next governor. Find out what her top priorities are for office.

Madison police officers arrested two people early Friday morning as authorities were investigating a disturbance on the city’s east side.

Southern Wisconsin felt more like July than October on Friday, as Madison set a new daily high temperature record.

NEW: ICE officials have confirmed that seven people were arrested following a targeted traffic stop in Madison on Thursday.

A man accused of first-degree intentional homicide in a violent attack near Camp Randall Stadium made his first court appearance Friday, online Dane County records show.

JUST IN: Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months of incarceration, or just over four years, according to multiple reports. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/03/sean-diddy-combs-is-set-be-sentenced-faces-possibility-years-prison/ 

Hamas accepts some parts of Trump peace plan, including the release of all remaining hostages

Attorneys for the man acquitted of two 1992 Waupaca County murders are denying the accusations laid out in a civil lawsuit against their client.

President Donald Trump’s administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, the White House budget director said Friday, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown.

On Thursday morning, the Fond du Lac Police Department issued a statement on Facebook addressing a viral video posted on TikTok.

This October, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to complete the Mammoth Hike Challenge as part of a month-long celebration of hiking and community. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/03/returning-challenge-encourages-hikers-explore-ice-age-trail-october/

Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

Over 100 fake IDs were confiscated and eight people were cited after a tavern inspection at a downtown Madison bar, police said Friday. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/03/madison-police-confiscate-137-fake-ids-cite-8-people-after-downtown-bar-check/ 

Flags across Wisconsin will be lowered Saturday to honor the Wisconsin DNR forester who was killed by a lightning strike last month. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/03/wi-dnr-forester-killed-by-lightning-strike-be-honored-saturday/ 

On October 3, 1995, football star and Hollywood actor O.J. Simpson was found not guilty for the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman in Los Angeles. A Wisconsin man became a household name during the trial.

MISSING: Madison Police searching for missing 73-year-old woman with dementia MORE INFO: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/03/madison-police-searching-missing-73-year-old-woman-with-dementia/ 

Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has arrived. Are you ready for it?

One of 2 victims in Manchester synagogue attack was accidentally shot by police

Multiple agencies are investigating a crash between two Amazon delivery drones and a crane in Arizona.

A Nebraska couple celebrated 53 years of love with a special meal this week.

Get to know this week's 15 Sports Athlete of the Week, Edgewood quarterback Gannon Bagstad.

Fitchburg is now home to four brand-new pickleball courts!

The Sun Prairie Police Department is investigating after it received reports of two Creekside Elementary students being followed home by an individual.

A Kentucky family says justice has not been served after the man convicted of stabbing their son has been released from prison.

A bus driver in South Carolina is suspected of driving under the influence is facing charges, including child endangerment.

If you’re looking for a chance to get outside and enjoy the nice weather before it gets cold, check out downtown Monroe.

The Sun Prairie Police Department responded to a home late Wednesday night after a woman crashed her vehicle, with kids inside, through a closed garage door and into a nearby wooded area.

Wisconsin students experience hands-on demonstrations at construction career fair MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/03/wisconsin-students-experience-hands-on-demonstrations-construction-career-fair/

Authorities in Arkansas arrested a woman after they said she tried to lure two children to the home of a registered sex offender.

Kwik Trip eliminating pennies STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/03/kwik-trip-eliminating-pennies/

On Thursday, the Madison Police Department shared an update from the family of the officer injured in a crash involving a tow truck while supporting Monona police in a chase.

An Iowa man is being credited with saving lives after stepping into the line of fire during a deadly neighborhood shooting.

A suspect is facing multiple charges following a police chase early Thursday morning in downtown Madison, police reported.

Hundreds of Israeli police officers were deployed Thursday to the southern port of Ashdod to process some 450 international activists detained by Israeli naval forces hours earlier in the Mediterranean Sea, Israeli authorities said.

A Dane County nonprofit reported arrests made Thursday morning in Madison by immigration officers.

Whitewater officials believe a power strip caused a fire Wednesday night at an apartment complex.

Pope Leo XIV says people are ‘not really pro-life’ if they support the death penalty STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/02/pope-leo-xiv-says-people-are-not-really-pro-life-if-they-support-death-penalty/ 

It's National Custodian Day!

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be in attendance at the 2026 Super Bowl, according to Homeland Security advisor Corey Lewandowski.

A second facility in Jefferson County was confirmed to have a flock test positive for avian flu, state agriculture officials said Thursday morning.

Sauk County Sheriff’s Office released the names of the three individuals killed in a crash Sunday morning. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/02/sauk-co-sheriffs-office-releases-names-3-killed-crash/ 

On October 2, 1940, “Buckingham Badger,” better known as “Bucky,” was born at UW-Madison.