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For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
Less than a week away from our midterm elections, we're getting a glimpse into how much weight Wisconsin holds when it comes to elections.
Earlier this week, former Vice President Kamala Harris rallied for Democratic candidate David Crowley, and as civic media's James Kelly tells us, Democrats in the third congressional district were feeling the burn.
Senator Bernie Sanders visited the Chippewa Valley over the weekend for a campaign event with Democratic third congressional district candidate Rebecca Cook.
The event at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire on Sunday sought to highlight a number of important issues ahead of the midterm election, including wealth inequality and health care affordability.
During his speech, Senator Sanders tried to put just how large the wealth inequality gap has become into perspective.
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Senator Sanders has endorsed Cook in the midterm election, who will look to unseating incumbent Republican Congressman Derek Van Orden next week.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
Republican candidate Tom Tiffany characterized the former VP's appearance as a last-ditch desperation by Democrats as he continues his 55-stop common-sense campaign tour across the state.
The congressman is making stops in Rhinelander, Antigo, Chano, and Krivitz today.
The Milwaukee Brewers made history last night, winning their first World Series title in league history.
While fans are still reveling in the afterglow of another Wisconsin championship, retailers are cashing in on Brewer's fever with record-setting merchandise sales.
Local sports and apparel shops report a major spike in gear and souvenir sales.
Even before the Brewer's could call themselves world champions, retailers say sales of Brewer's merchandise has tripled during the run.
Richland County is the latest to join the growing group of Wisconsin counties linked to the measles outbreak across the southwestern part of our state.
Health officials confirming a new case of measles there.
Contract tracers are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed, as cases continue to pop up across multiple counties.
Public health agencies in Jackson County also reported two additional travel-related cases earlier this week.
Officials warn the virus is highly contagious and airborne, lingering in rooms long after an infected person leaves.
Residents are urged to monitor for fever and rash.
The final Marquette University Law School poll ahead of the November 3rd election shows Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany by 7 percentage points in the race for Wisconsin governor.
It's the largest lead yet for Crowley in the Marquette polls.
The results show 51% of likely voters said they'd vote for Crowley, while 44% said they'd vote for Tiffany.
Another 4% said they were undecided.
Madison is finding itself among the safest cities in America.
Finance website Wallet Hub recently ranked 180 cities across the U.S.
based on more than three dozen indicators of safety.
Wisconsin's capital city was ranked 12th overall, receiving high marks for home and community safety as well as financial safety.
Milwaukee was ranked much lower at 147th overall.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
The Brewers win the World Series.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports, last night in Tampa Bay.
We've got the first time World Series champion, Milwaukee Brewers!
The Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 to win game 5 and take the best of 7 series 4 games to 1.
Manager Pat Murphy after accepting the Commissioner's trophy.
When you talk about this team, you got to talk about people who care about each other.
I can't be more grateful for this group of guys right here.
Really, really special.
The last time Wisconsin celebrated a World Series win was 1957 when the Milwaukee Braves beat the Yankees.
Catcher William Contreras named the series most valuable player had this message for Brewers fans.
Thank you for everything.
I did this for you guys.
I love this guy.
I love the Brewers.
Go Brewers!
See you in Milwaukee!
The team parade in downtown Milwaukee near the Summerfest grounds begins tomorrow at 10 a.m.
with sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be sunny and a bit cooler today with a high in the upper 50s to near 60 this afternoon.
Tonight clear early with clouds increasing late tonight with a low dropping into the low to mid 30s.
Tomorrow mostly sunny and pretty nice day tomorrow with a high in the upper 50s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
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