Local Wisconsin News

Know these symptoms of frostbite
The CDC labels frostbite as a type of injury caused by freezing, leading to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects.

Where you can find a warming center in Wisconsin amid cold temperatures
Recreation centers, libraries and churches are commonly used as warming stations during the day.

Hundreds of volunteers help beautify Milwaukee school for MLK Day
Every January on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Year and Milwaukee Public Schools organize an MLK Day of Service.

Green Bay groups host MLK Day of Service
People of all races and ages celebrated King at the third annual Green Bay Conservation Corps MLK event.

Jeff Hafley reaches agreement with Miami Dolphins to become their coach, AP source says
Hafley, who spent two seasons in Green Bay, met with the Dolphins for a second interview earlier Monday before he was offered the job.

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skid
Portis hit a 3, Johnson turned the ball over and Antetokounmpo powered inside for a basket that made it 109-105 with 36 seconds to go.

How to keep your pets safe during cold spells
If you’re too cold to go outside, so is your pet.

How to keep your pipes from freezing
As bitter cold sweeps through Wisconsin, it’s time to ensure your pipes are protected.

Know these symptoms of hypothermia
Extremely low body temperatures can affect the brain, causing unclear thinking and inhibiting body movement.

Giannis earns 2026 NBA All-Star Game start for 10th straight year
This is Antetokounmpo’s 10th consecutive All-Star Game selection and start — the longest active streak in the league in both categories.

Bitter cold with more snow on the way
Dangerous wind chill values are likely overnight.

New ThedaCare hospital in Oshkosh now seeing patients
The 114,000 square-foot facility offers care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Sentry Foods closing in north Milwaukee
The manager of the store wouldn’t comment on a closing date.

Madison places renewable energy requirements on city buildings
In 2022, nearly half of city operations climate pollution came from city-owned buildings and facilities.

GOP bill to regulate data centers moving quickly through State Assembly
Experts said states such as Wisconsin need to have strict regulations for large scale data center projects.

Kenosha County Sheriff's Office partners with ICE
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with ICE through the 287(g) agreement, a program under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

‘They are kind of stuck in the middle’: Legislation would make DACA recipients in Wisconsin eligible for professional licenses
The lawmakers who back the bill said it is a commonsense solution to help with Wisconsin’s workforce shortage.

300+ Dane County students awarded certificates, scholarships in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Over 300 students from 42 middle and high schools in Dane County were recognized Sunday at the 42nd annual MLK Youth Recognition Breakfast in Madison.

'The climate is very challenging right now': Milwaukee restaurants prepare to open despite rising costs
Some restaurants are pushing forward to open despite rising food costs.

Celebrate MLK Day in Wisconsin with these events
From keynote speakers to acts of service, here's a handful of events you can attend.

World News

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

I don't want to reconcile with family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green
The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?
Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.

Tory kicked out of party for 'talking to Reform'
Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting.

Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe 'gap' in rail
Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders
A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over tensions
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

How could Europe respond to tariffs threat?
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey
His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

Why women are taking their anger out in rage rooms
Why a reportedly growing number of women are paying to smash up old TVs and furniture in rage rooms.

Chris Mason: Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer
The prime minister has built his foreign policy around being seen as a trustworthy ally of the US president.

Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair
The Marvel star plays a detective with 90 minutes to prove to an AI judge he did not murder his wife.

'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours
Lachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children.

Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum
The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.

'Dad died in hospital 18 months ago - we won't bury him until we get answers'
Bill Trotter's family claims his death was avoidable but a hospital says he died of natural causes.

UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.

More than 100 vehicles pile up on US motorway after crash
Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan.

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Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace”
European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.

The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

Man Utd's complicated relationship with Class of 92
Manchester United and the class of 92 have a complicated relationship. But is it a problem?

The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed
This is the story of how an unsigned contract that lay hidden in a bungalow for more than 50 years could have changed the course of English football.

Aspinall questions crowd at new Saudi tournament
Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters "weren’t all there of their own accord".

Father-to-be Ruud ready to leave Melbourne early
Norway's Casper Ruud says he "probably won't be here the next day" if his wife goes into labour during the Australian Open.

Owen to leave role as Mercedes chief designer
Mercedes chief designer John Owen, a key figure in multiple drivers' and constructors' championship wins, is to leave the team later this year.

Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth
Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.