Local Wisconsin News

Live Updates: Powerful winter storm brings over two feet of snow, Blizzard Warnings issued
Blizzard warnings have been issued across most of the state until early evening on Monday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 31 points before getting injured, Bucks beat Pacers 134-123
Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly as he completed a dunk late in the third quarter.

Now Hiring: Milwaukee County Parks in need of lifeguards for the summer season
Milwaukee County Parks is hiring roughly 50 lifeguards to supervise seven of its indoor and outdoor pools for the summer season.

Blizzard conditions extend through Monday
Intense wind and steady snowfall will create near zero visibility at times.

98th Academy Awards: 'One Battle After Another' takes Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor
Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars.

UW Badgers men, Green Bay women get NCAA Tournament bids
The Badgers are in the NCAA tournament for the 29th time.

Badgers get 5 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play High Point in Portland
Wisconsin finished fifth in the Big Ten Conference standings with a record of 24-10.

Major winter storm unfolding across Wisconsin
More than 2 feet of snow have already been measured in parts of the state.

Wausau reacts as winter storm drops nearly two feet of snow
More snow is expected to fall until Monday.

Powerful winter storm continues to bring wintry mix to the state
Blizzard conditions are possible in the U.P. with strong storms in Lower Michigan today into Monday.

Snow clean-up begins in Oshkosh as winter storm kicks off
Some snow removal crews were out as early as 3 a.m. Sunday clearing roads and walkways.

Modern history maker: A look at LGBTQ+ civil rights lawyer Mary Bonauto
Maine attorney Mary Bonauto argued a historic case before the U.S. Supreme Court that paved the way for same-sex marriage throughout the nation.

In Focus: Bill would create NIL regulations at UW
State Rep. Alex Dallman, R-Markesan, authored the bill and joined us to discuss the legislation.

In Focus: How NIL bill would impact Wisconsin college sports
Jim Polzin, a sports columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal who covers the Wisconsin Badgers, shares his perspective.

Breaking down Wisconsin's NIL bill
Ryan Burk talks with UW-Madison, the lawmaker behind it and a sport columnist about the Assembly bill.

In Focus: UW-Madison weighs in NIL bill for student athletes
Chris McIntosh, director of athletics at UW-Madison, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss why he feels NIL legislation in Wisconsin is important.

U.S.-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit
Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday...

The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate
Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates.

Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week
Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week.

'Everyone is stocking up': Wausau residents prepare for over a foot of snow
The winter storm is expected to bring over a foot of snow to Northern Wisconsin.

World News

Starmer announces £53m to help households most hit by rising heating oil costs
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes
Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say
Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

Alcohol-free beer and houmous used to measure inflation as UK shifts to healthier living
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key
The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion
The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

See the winners list in full
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

From Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition
The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

Stars and red carpet fashion in pictures
Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

Watch: Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie
One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Injuries, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes
One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.

Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo
The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

We'll never know how Dad's body became so decomposed
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

Three arrests after man found dead in wheelie bin
Two men and a woman are detained on suspicion of murder following overnight arrests in Blackpool.

Five taken to hospital after 15-vehicle crash on motorway
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent four fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene just before midnight.

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

'We're at war' - Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.