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Mount Pleasant village board approves Microsoft data center expansion
The village board unanimously approved a proposal Monday night from Microsoft to build 15 new data centers on two additional campuses.

Everyday Heroes: Neenah Brigade builds area youth into leaders
The Brigade tries to keep costs down for its members. They offer affordable programs for area youths in grades 5-12.

Hold on to your winter hat, windy Tuesday on tap
Wind gusts up to 30mph Tuesday will lead to subzero wind chills.

Janesville leaders delay decision on data center petition
The city council decided not to take it up again until Feb. 9.

Williams and Sproat believe they'll fit right in with Brewers after arriving in Peralta trade
The 5-foot-7 infielder/outfielder described the Brewers as “a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy — similar to me.”

'Enough is enough': Officials look to take action against negligent landlords
Nearly one dozen apartments have been shut down in Milwaukee due to unsafe conditions this winter.

'It's like I lost a brother': Friends remember Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti
Spencer Lent said he was shocked to learn of his childhood friend Alex Pretti’s death.

Wisconsin lawmakers still at odds over funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Last week, Assembly Republicans passed two bills that would support the state’s conservation effort through 2028.

First Wisconsin measles case of 2026 confirmed in Waukesha County
DHS said the case is tied to international travel.

Sun Prairie gears up for Groundhog Day, upcoming referendum
Mayor Steve Stocker spotlighted his part of the state with Spectrum News 1.

Bucks have no timetable on when Giannis Antetokounmpo might return from right calf strain
Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return.

Appleton mother creates app to help parents experiencing perinatal depression
According to Postpartum Support International, at least one in five women, and one in 10 men experience perinatal depression of some kind.

Cottage Grove mother advocates for caregiver rights
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving report that one in four American adults are caregivers.

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin accepts job with Columbia University
Mnookin departs after spending about four years as chancellor at Wisconsin.

Photos: Memorial grows outside Preble High School for man killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
A federal immigration officer shot and killed Alex Pretti, who graduated from the Green Bay high school two decades ago.

Dealer association makes recruiting new auto techs top priority
Finding qualified mechanics can be a challenge for car dealers.

Reports: Packers hire former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as DC
Gannon was fired from his head coaching position after a third season with Arizona ended in a 3-14 record.

Two cities, one mission: A fire department merger has thrived over 20 years
Neenah-Menasha was one of the first big mergers in the state. Now, departments across the state are looking at it as a model.

Wisconsin mourns Green Bay high school graduate killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
Alex Pretti attended Preble High School in Green Bay and graduated in 2006.

How new whole milk law could impact Wisconsin farmers
President Donald Trump signed a law this month to allow schools to serve whole milk again.

World News

Pubs given support package after business rates backlash
Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub in 2026/27.

Tearful Carol Kirkwood announces she is to leave BBC
The 63-year-old said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.

One Battle After Another leads Bafta nominations
The political thriller has 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also recognised.

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders
The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats.

Coco Gauff calls for more player privacy after racquet smash
Coco Gauff calls for more privacy for players after she was filmed smashing a racquet after a devastating defeat by Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February
The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.

Former MP Conor McGinn charged with sexual assault
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 but was suspended by the Labour Party in 2022.

GB News presenter unveiled as Reform by-election candidate
The Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton became vacant after Andrew Gwynne stepped down for health reasons.

Harry Styles supporting small music venues with tour donation
The musician will raise almost £750,000 to support grassroots concert halls when he plays Wembley.

Trump's shadow looms over India-EU trade deal
Despite strong relations between India and EU, trade talks were stuck for two decades. So what changed now?

Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.

What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?
Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.

Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
Three people share how one event reshaped their lives and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.

Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story
The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.

I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial
How a secret audio recording played in court helped clear a woman accused of making a false rape allegation.

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.

Infant formula batch recall over toxin discovery
Parents are warned to return any of the specific product affected because it is not safe for babies to consume.

Traitors winner Rachel 'heartbroken' following mum's death
Writing on Instagram, Rachel Duffy said she was "heartbroken" at the death of her "beautiful wee mummy".

'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating
Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.

Arctic Monkeys drummer doesn't rule out new music after rumours
Drummer Matt Helders tells BBC Radio 1 teaming up to make a charity track showed "they could still do it".

'Crying horse' toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New Year
Shop owners say the frowning toys - originally made in error - are resonating with young workers.

Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin
Harry Kane is entering the final 18 months of his Bayern Munich contract, and the German champions are eager to keep the prolific striker, as German football writer Constantin Eckner explains.

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.

Baxter out of Six Nations as prop problems grow for England
England's prop problems continue in the run-up to the Six Nations with Harlequins' Fin Baxter ruled out of the tournament.

Guardiola apologises to ref Hallam but 'defends' outburst
Pep Guardiola has apologised to new Premier League referee Farai Hallam if he "feels offended", having taken issue with the official following Manchester City's victory over Wolves on Saturday. But the Spaniard said he has to "defend my club and my players".

Spain to host 2030 World Cup final, federation says
Spain "will be the leader of the 2030 World Cup and the final of that World Cup will be held here" says the president of the country's football federation.

Gauff calls for more player privacy after racquet smash
Coco Gauff calls for more privacy for players after she was filmed smashing a racquet after a devastating defeat by Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.