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$20K mannequin light show turns Beaver Dam into holiday hit
The project by James Drzonek began back in July and became even larger than expected.

Dangerously cold weekend ahead
High temperatures for some will not climb above 0.

Shelters prepare for busy weekend as brutal cold arrives
Organization leaders said donations can be a matter of life or death.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Muskego Police believes Bass Bay Brewhouse a 'total loss' after fire
When crews arrived at the scene Friday morning, they were met with heavy smoke and flames that were “rapidly spreading throughout the structure.”

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases be first heard by the three-judge panel over objections from Republicans.

Here’s what to expect when Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial starts on Monday
When jurors arrive at the federal courthouse, one of the first things they will hear is the opening statements from both legal teams.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others.

Blast of Arctic air ahead for this weekend
Dangerously low wind chills are likely through Sunday morning.

No charges for officer who shot, killed person in Fort Atkinson
Footage shows the suspect aimed a rifle at police.

'Dust Bunny': A family film but with an R rating
“Dust Bunny” opens this weekend in theaters.

‘Rosemead’: Based on true story about a family pushed to the edge
The film was inspired by a true story as told by Frank Shyong for the LA Times.

The earliest sunset isn't on the winter solstice
The shortest day of the year does not correlate to the earliest sunset of the year.

West Allis father charged in the beating death of 4-year-old son pleads not guilty
Cruz faces six felonies relating to an Oct. 18 incident, when authorities attempted to save his son after a beating that he allegedly gave.

How to cope with grief, stress during the holidays
The holidays can be a time of joy, but for others, it could come with sadness.

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe over the holidays
The weather outside is frightful, but there’s no need to frighten your pets this holiday season.

Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

First responders advise Wisconsinites to be prepared as extreme cold arrives
From heater fires to slip injuries, here are some common dangers to be aware of with extreme cold.

Wisconsin hires Eric Mateos as offensive line coach and doesn't renew AJ Blazek's contract
Mateos had coached Arkansas’ offensive line the last two seasons.

Kuzma and Portis lead Bucks past Celtics 116-101 without injured Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks have improved to 2-7 this season when playing without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

World News

Andrew will not face police action over bodyguard claim
The allegations, first reported in October, said he tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.

2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild
Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring?

Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.

King praised for 'powerful' message on early cancer detection
The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.

Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike
Four people were killed and multiple passers-by injured in the strike, an official from Gaza's Hamas-run civil defence agency told the BBC.

BMA warns of flu 'scaremongering' ahead of doctor strikes
The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says.

Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Eyebrows, McDonald's and a backpack: New evidence unveiled in Mangione case
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable
Ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, The Other Bennet Sister cast reflects on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.

The bitter truth behind why chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
Writer Annie Ernaux - whose work fearlessly examines her own life - went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 Saturday show
Broadcaster Emma Willis will take over presenting the Saturday afternoon programme.

Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut down
Police say they are in the process of charging a man with criminal damage after the tree was felled.

Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap
The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?

One million households without power in Ukraine after Russia attacks energy grid
The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president.

Two killed after garden explosion and house fire
Fire crews called to reports of an explosion on Friday evening.

Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win
Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades.

How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up
When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

IVF podcasters 'thrilled' to win audio award
Becky and Ben Saer say they are thrilled with an APA award for their podcast on fertility treatment.

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​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate
Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

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

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.