Ellie here. With Labor Day past us and cooler weather coming in, fall is finally upon us.

And with the changing of the seasons comes another roundup of the music I’m listening to:

🎶 Talk It Over, by Leon Bridges

🎶 I Feel Hope Coming, by Alabama Shakes

🎶 Hot Tea, by Goose

🎶 Early In The Morning, by The Gap Band

🎶 Carolina Honey, by The Marcus King Band

🎶 Illusion, by Leon Bridges

🎶 Live For You, Thee Sacred Souls

Speaking of music, tonight I’m headed to Chicago for a concert by my favorite band of all time, Jungle. I can’t wait!

I’m always on the hunt for new music. What’s in your current music rotation? Let me know!

And don’t forget: For tomorrow’s Locals Love, I want to hear about your favorite breakfast spots around our state. Send in your favorites, and tell me why, to have them featured!

First, a few headlines from around the state:

🗞 The WBA Foundation has canceled the 2026 gubernatorial debate that was originally scheduled for Oct. 9, after US Rep. Tom Tiffany apparently declined the debate invitation.

🏈 The Green Bay Packers are teaming up with Sargento for the Touchdowns for Hunger™ program. Sargento will donate $2000 toward hunger relief for every Packer touchdown. (Packers)

🦌 Wisconsin bowhunting season starts on Sept. 12. There are a few changes for hunters to look out for. (WKOW)

We’ve seen a lot of stunning sunsets, but the sunrises in our state can be just as beautiful.

Here’s a great view of one, from our reader Gayle G.

“Sunrise yesterday morning – makes it worth an early morning walk!”

The Seven Bridges Trail in South Milwaukee is a looped trail that passes over 10 different bridges, despite its name, and provides plenty of opportunities for leaf-peeping. (Visit Milwaukee)

Mark Clough removes snow along W. Park Ridge Avenue, Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Wauwatosa. The Milwaukee area received more than eight inches of snow during its first snowstorm of the season. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from Erin Yarnall and USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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