Local Wisconsin News

Lake Geneva fire department expands support for Town of Linn after study flags response challenges
First responders in Lake Geneva recently expanded to support their neighbors in the Town of Linn.

Winter and rise in homelessness increase demand at local shelters
Winter is the busiest time of year for homeless shelters.

Waukesha celebrates 62nd annual Christmas parade, 4 years after deadly attack
Thousands of people braved the cold Sunday night to enjoy Waukesha’s 62nd annual Christmas parade.

Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win
The Packers won their fourth straight and snapped Chicago’s five-game win streak.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers move into first place
Sunday’s thrilling 28-21 victory over the Bears at Lambeau Field propelled the 9-3-1 Green Bay Packers into first place in the NFC North Division.

Now Hiring: Madison play cafe boasts perfect job fit for busy parents
Employees praised family-friendly flexibility, especially for parents navigating school closures and sick days.

Cloudy and cold Monday with light snow tonight
Light snow will be possible tonight with a larger storm arriving Tuesday.

Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record
The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales.

In Focus: State Rep. Renuka Mayadev shares how the legislature could help support nonprofits
State Rep. Renuka Mayadev, D-Madison, used to work in the nonprofit sector prior to joining the legislature.

Impact of nonprofits in Wisconsin
As we approach the holiday season, Ryan Burk talks with several local leaders about how to give back, including what to avoid.

In Focus: How to avoid holiday donation scams
Michelle Reinen, an administrator with the Wisconsin DATCP, shares some of the common tactics scammers use.

In Focus: Milwaukee organization works to address food demand
Valerie MacMillan, executive director of NourishMKE, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss where she sees a demand for food services in the city.

Lambeau Field’s unserved food helps feed hundreds in Brown County  
Rooted In Inc. has recovered more than 1,200 pounds of food from the last three games at Lambeau Field.

'Christine, we stand with her': Protesters dispute arrests amid Port Washington data center pushback
More than 50 people gathered in Port Washington Saturday for a peaceful protest disputing common council arrests.

Holiday Black Bazaar spotlights Black-owned businesses in Madison
The annual event encouraged shoppers to stay local this holiday season.

Early-season snow a welcome sign for some Wisconsin businesses
The state has seen a pair of less-than-stellar winters for snow lovers and businesses, but that's changed this year.

Commitee holds first meeting on potential train line connecting Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha
The passenger line could build upon an existing Metra connection from Chicago to Kenosha.

Bullying among majority of tips to Speak Up, Speak Out line
The Wisconsin Department of Justice released its annual report on the state’s Speak Up, Speak Out threat reporting tip line.

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The merger, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof.

'Grief comes from love': New Berlin mom registers nonprofit for grieving parents to march in Waukesha Christmas parade
Step-off for the parade is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7.

World News

Joey Barton given suspended jail sentence over 'grossly offensive' social media posts
The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears.

Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain
Damaging winds and flooding rain will sweep across the UK on Tuesday with Storm Bram as Simon King explains

Prince Harry's security in UK under review
It comes after he lost a legal case to have his police protection reinstated when visiting the UK.

Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes
At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.

Ex-Labour councillor known as poverty champion ran secret hate mail campaign
Ex-Labour councillor Gerard Woodhouse may have targeted multiple victims, a BBC investigation finds.

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign
The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the "inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor".

Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems
One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.

How Lando Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition of F1 world title by 'winning it my way'
There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships - so how much do you get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.

Robot carers and GPS trackers - how tech could solve Japan's dementia crisis
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.

Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat
Experimental underwater drones form part of a new plan to protect the UK's undersea cables and pipelines.

DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and assault
The former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra presenter denies 15 charges at a court hearing in London.

Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke's son sets out on 140km dementia charity walk
Charlie Quirke's fundraising walk will take in "iconic" locations from his mum's life and career.

Our families didn't know each other before Southport attack - being together helped us
Parents of Alice, Bebe and Elsie tell BBC documentary they have supported each other through grief.

I'm A Celebrity 2025 winner crowned in series final
The winner of the ITV reality show's 25th regular series is crowned in the Australian jungle.

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The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People
The government has a new plan to get nearly a million young people into work.

Is Trump giving the FIFA World Cup a MAGA makeover?
What’s behind Trump’s relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

How a high-flyer’s charm became a tool of deception
Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer who conned his school friends and hundreds more.

Salah in Liverpool training but not expected to travel for Inter game
Mohamed Salah is not expected to be in Liverpool's squad to face Inter Milan, despite taking part in training on Monday.

England's 'Bazball' message dead - Agnew column
If Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum are questioning the mentality of the England players, they need to look at themselves, says Jonathan Agnew.

Norris is 'only just getting going' - and rank British world champions
Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Joey Barton gets suspended sentence over X posts
The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears.

2026 World Cup 'Pride Match' to feature Egypt and Iran
A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by organisers as an LGBTQ+ 'Pride Match' will feature two countries where homosexuality is illegal.

Injured Stuart a doubt for England's Six Nations campaign
Prop Will Stuart is a serious doubt for the start of England's Six Nations campaign after sustaining a suspected Achilles tendon injury on Bath duty.