Local Wisconsin News

Great weather for those weekend outdoor events
Quiet forecast with highs in the 40s and low 50s.

WIAA Division 2 matchup sees neighboring teams compete
The two schools are located only eight miles away from each other.

PHOTOS: WIAA State Football Championships bring exciting victories
From Grafton to Darlington, several teams took home the title of state champions in their division.

Bill to expand online sports betting stalls in State Assembly
The bill was scheduled for a vote on Wednesday before it was pulled from the calendar.

DHS shares how to stay safe as you prepare, indulge in holiday foods
From eggnog to cut-out cookies to raw beef sandwiches, there's plenty to be aware of.

Orange Friday provides unofficial kickoff for Wisconsin hunters
Appleton-based Fleet Farm held their annual Orange Friday at stores around the state.

Portage County police ask for help in locating missing 34-year-old Samantha Sackmann
Police said Sackmann was traveling to the Milwaukee area, where her vehicle was found. They believe she's still in the area.

MPS school board votes to renew Carmen Northwest for one year
Leaders had been hoping for a three- or five-year renewal for the independent charter school.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Vikings game
The Vikings are 4-6 and in last place. Will the Packers triumph?

Wisconsin school districts awaiting federal Impact Aid payments
Twenty school districts have not received payments yet this school year.

Great weekend to get outdoors
We'll see sunshine with highs a little above average.

Cafe manager's quiet heroism helped dozens during Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy
After realizing people were hurt, Heather Wierzchowski helped shelter people at her cafe for safety.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, casserole cook-off, holiday events
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'You don't have to cut all these trees down': Residents form alliance against Port Washington data center power lines proposal
Many residents in Ozaukee and Washington Counties are uniting to oppose the proposed route for the power lines to the Port Washington data center.

Future of rural health care in Wisconsin
Thursday was National Rural Health Day.

Some Wisconsin retailers say they've seen little consumer pullback this year as holidays approach
A National Retail Federation survey indicates about 60% of consumers have already started shopping for the holidays.

Teen charged in homicide of MPS student near high school
Namar Hicks, 18, was shot and killed two blocks from Assata High School on Nov. 14 after he left for an "early dismissal."

State Assembly unanimously approves veteran housing grant program
The bills were passed following a round of debate on the Assembly floor.

Hugh Jackman to attend Milwaukee premiere of ‘Song Sung Blue’ film
He and the writer and director of the film, which pays homage to a Milwaukee music duo, will be at The Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee on Dec. 2.

Wisconsin clerks refer 46 cases of suspected fraud, irregularities in 2024 presidential election
In total, 127 cases of potential fraud or irregularities covering several elections were referred to prosecutors between Sept. 2024, and Nov. 2025.

World News

UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv
US President Donald Trump says the plan is not his "final offer" for Kyiv, and security officials are set to meet in Geneva on Sunday.

Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment
The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman
A woman in her 50s died at her house in Swindon on Friday evening.

EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget
But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.

La Voix drops out of Strictly after injury
No contestant is set to leave this week's show, with no dance-off planned and votes set to be carried over.

Cold plunges and kombucha: Do winter wellness trends really work?
Experts weigh in on whether cold water swimming, drinking kombucha and taking vitamins can boost your immune system.

Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm
Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work?

Our babies were taken after 'biased' parenting test - now we're fighting to get them back
The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

'It's a different world now' - man wrongly jailed for 38 years adjusts to life outside
Peter Sullivan, who was released after 38 years wrongful imprisonment, on how life has changed.

Your new favourite band might not be real - does it even matter?
As AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, questions bubble over whether listeners are owed more transparency.

Princess Diana's personal designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".

First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' planted
More than half of the 49 saplings grown from the illegally felled tree will be planted in a week.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say
Israel says it struck targets in Gaza after an "armed terrorist" crossed the so-called yellow line and fired at soldiers.

Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?
The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC's media and culture editor writes.

Daily Mail publisher agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.

Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban
Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.

Making films 'is who I am' says Tom Cruise as he receives first Oscar
The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award.

Parasocial is Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year - here's what it means
Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement.

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'
The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".

Why trying too hard may be holding you back at work
Perfectionism looks good on paper, but its consequences might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

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The Week: Immigration Reform, Burnham And The Budget
Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status.

Marjorie Taylor Greene v Donald Trump
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Match of the Day
Action from seven Premier League matches, including Manchester City’s trip to Newcastle.

'Liverpool in full-blown crisis and Slot under severe pressure'
The Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss for Liverpool, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Why this is England's worst defeat in Australia in years
England missed a chance to turn fierce Ashes pressure on Australia with self-inflicted defeat in Perth, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Howe finally beats Guardiola - how Newcastle stopped Man City
After previously "trying everything", Newcastle manager Eddie Howe beats Pep Guardiola's Manchester City for the first time in the top flight at his 17th attempt.

'Never seen a game like it' - Farrell on SA loss
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is "unbelievably proud" of the fight his players showed after receiving a flurry of cards in a hectic defeat by South Africa in Dublin.