Three Big things - 10/17

17/10/2025 4 min

Listen "Three Big things - 10/17"

Episode Synopsis

1. All good things must come to an end, but hopefully not tonight for the Milwaukee Brewers. That's Jacob Misiorowski who's been the Brewers best pitcher during the post-season. Miz struck out 9 over 5 innings of work in Thursday night's 3-1 loss. Winning is a must for the Brewers season and this series to continue. The Brewers’ 9 hits in three games ties the 1906 White Sox for the fewest in league history. Still not sure who will start for the Brewers tonight. Shohei Ohtani will take the ball for the Dodgers. Coverage of tonight's game begins following the 6:00 news on WTMJ. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08.

2. Milwaukee Public Schools is offering a $1,000 bonus to lure retired teachers back into the classroom to address a district-wide teacher shortage. The incentive is part of a larger campaign to fill 83 current teacher vacancies. The bonus is available to retired teachers from MPS or any other Wisconsin school district. To receive the $1,000 bonus, retired teachers must be successfully placed in a school and work for at least six months. Teachers can return to work full-time or part-time, potentially through job-sharing arrangements with another retired teacher. MPS has a particular need for teachers in middle school grades, special education, art, music, and physical education.

3. It's a war between Smuckers and Trader Joe's, over peanut butter and jelly. Smuckers, the makers of Uncrustables, is suing Traders Joe's claiming the grocery chains crustless frozen sandwich too closely resembles its own signature design. Uncrustables are a staple everywhere from school cafeterias to N-F-L locker rooms. Smuckers claims Trader Joe's frozen P-B-and-Js are, quote "obvious copycats." Trader Joe's is well known for its private-label products, which are designed to save customers money. The store often develops its own versions of popular name-brand items and sells them at a lower price.