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Overtime loss to Bears sticks with Packers fans
The Green Bay Packers have endured several key injuries in the final weeks of the regular season.

'It's a tough pill to swallow': Public records detail flood victims' complaints to the state
Spectrum News spoke to one of the flood victims who filed one.

West Allis Mayor Dan Devine talks 'Visit Stallis' campaign, city cleaning up from flooding
The Visit Stallis campaign aims to give a positive association to the city's name and image.

Cloudy but dry overnight
Any lingering flurries and sprinkles will move out by early evening.

Mild temperatures ahead on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Expect statewide highs in the 30s and 40s.

NORAD continues Santa Tracker tradition for 70th year
They've been tracking his flight path since 1955.

4 people arrested on 17 human trafficking charges connected to Franklin strip club
A former employee of the On The Border Gentlemen’s Club in Franklin told police employers benefited from commercial sex acts at the business.

2025: Weather in Review
2025 made the record books for numerous impactful weather events.

Pacific moisture delivers heavy rain for holiday travelers this week
Travel may be difficult throughout the Pacific Northwest and through California.

'Urgent mental health services have supported over 3,400 kids': Student mental health walk-in clinic opens in Green Bay
Kids ages 5-18 experiencing urgent mental health concerns can simply walk into the Children’s Wisconsin clinic with a parent or guardian.

Could Keis come to America? President Trump interested in producing popular Japanese vehicle
Kei vehicles are popular in Japan for their cost and reliability. Could President Trump bring their manufacturing to America?

Packers monitoring Willis' shoulder issue as well as Love's progress after OT loss to Bears
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that Malik Willis hurt his shoulder while playing the majority of the game in place of Love.

Now Hiring: Vyper Industrial looks for new employees as company continues to grow
The business recently moved to a newer, larger facility in Wrightstown.

Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage
The outage left a large swath of the northern part of the city without power that began to grow in size.

WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
He served in the Navy throughout World War II and later worked on the Apollo spaceflight program.

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' dead at 46
His film credits include “It: Chapter Two,” “The Black Phone,” and he appeared in TV shows including the cop drama “Bosch” and “Poker Face.”

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.
Monday's drawing will be for the fifth-largest U.S. jackpot ever.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
It notched the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul
Friday's partial release of the Epstein files has led to a new crush of criticism from Democrats.

Wisconsinites wrap up last-minute holiday shopping
As the countdown to the holidays continues, Wisconsin shoppers are feeling the pressure of last-minute gift hunting.

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Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.

Husband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife
Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.

New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.

Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.

Canal boats swallowed by giant hole as major incident declared
Two boats have been left at the bottom of the cavity, where water has drained away.

Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment abroad
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.

Two men jailed for Grindr targeted thefts
The Met says the men were part of an organised gang who would arrange to meet their targets at home.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

Stone Roses star Mani's coffin carried by Liam Gallagher as hundreds attend funeral
Mani's coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates.

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest
A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days.

Zendaya and Tom Holland in surprise curry house stop
The famous couple turned up at the restaurant in Leicestershire while visiting the area to see a show.

'I like being woke': Lush's outspoken co-founder who puts activism at heart of business
Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses.

Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs
The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

'Still excited': Record breaking darts-pro aged 71 shares his secret to longevity
PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.

From Netflix hit to GCSEs - Adolescence star reflects on remarkable year
The teenager says he felt the drama, which sparked a national debate, was "more than a TV show".

Who's leading the race for the Golden Shoe?
As the halfway mark of the 2025-26 campaign approaches, BBC Sport takes a look at the frontrunners for this season's European Golden Shoe award.

Watch: Moment boat sinks in giant hole in Shropshire canal
Aerial footage appears to show the structural integrity of a stretch of waterway in Whitchurch has given way.

Barry Manilow to undergo surgery for 'cancerous spot' on lung
Manilow said it was "pure luck" that doctors found the spot early when he had an MRI scan following weeks of bronchitis.

Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain's Christmas lottery
The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer.

Bondi gunmen 'meticulously' planned attack for months, police allege
Police release a tranche of documents allegedly tracing the suspects' movements prior to the deadly shooting.

Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.

Jimmy Kimmel to say 'fascism has had a great year' in Channel 4 Christmas message
Channel 4 said Kimmel would deliver a "deeply personal and characteristically jovial address"

Cat poo row goes to high court after neighbours kick up a stink
Cats from a home in Caerphilly county allegedly kept pooing in a neighbour's garden, the court hears.

French presidential palace employee accused of stealing tableware worth up to €40k
Thomas M is accused of stealing solid silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace. 

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First batch of Epstein files released
Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

Christopher Nolan's epic biopic starring Cillian Murphy
Watch the multi award-winning film on BBC iPlayer now

Liverpool striker Isak has surgery on broken leg
Scans confirm Liverpool striker Alexander Isak's left leg was broken during the club's victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

How could Man Utd replace injured Fernandes?
Manchester United are still evaluating the extent of Bruno Fernandes' injury, but who are the contenders to replace him if he is ruled out?

McCullum wants to stay as England coach
England head coach Brendon McCullum is contracted until the end of the 50-over World Cup in 2027, with a home Ashes series in that time.