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Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters.

Snow for some overnight with sunshine in store Sunday
Sunshine will returns for most Sunday afternoon.

2 ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota being preserved for public display
Ever since finding the first two in Lake Mendota four years ago, Tamara Thomsen has been on a mission to chart the location of more.


Former Sun Prairie West High School principal faces charges
The request follows the July arrest of former dean Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, who faces multiple child sex-crime charges

Bills working their way through the state legislature support Wisconsin farmers
An effort by Wisconsin lawmakers to help the state's farm economy and give people access to affordable, locally-grown farm products.

Wisconsin teen who killed prison guard in fistfight pleads guilty but claims mental illness
Court records indicate 17-year-old Javarius Hurd entered the plea Friday. The next step for Hurd is a February jury trial.

Packers' Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of his unexpected playoff opportunity
The 27-year-old cornerback finds himself in this improbable position after the Packers claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys last week.

Dairy farm to pay $120K in settlement over manure spill causing fish kill
A faulty manure transfer system at the farm's manure storage facility allowed manure to escape and flow into a tributary and Moore Creek.

Profanity in politics: Washington lawmakers unafraid to speak candidly on camera
The President and elected officials lean into use of colorful language in public.

Manfred says MLB prepared to produce and distribute local broadcasts for FanDuel network teams
Manfred said local media provides more than 20% of industry revenue.

Packers fans pumped for big game against Bears
People outside of Milwaukee, Green Bay and Chicago can only watch the Packers and Bears game if they have an Amazon Prime subscription.

Packers' alum Gary Ellerson reflects on Packers-Bears rivalry
Gary Ellerson talks about what the rivalry means from a player perspective.

Mild pattern gets replaced with colder air and snow
Temperatures fall back closer to normal with the risk for snow.

Grants for EV charging stations announced in Wisconsin
New charging stations planned for communities like Bloomer, Merrill, Little Chute and Milwaukee.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, state's largest wedding expo, cornhole tournament
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Van Orden breaks with Republican leaders, votes to revive insurance subsidies
Before the enhanced subsidies expired in December, Democrats begged their Republican colleagues to vote for extending them.

Year-end crime statistics show increase in homicides in Milwaukee
While overall crime was down across the city, homicides were up 8% in 2025. There were 142 homicides in 2025, compared to 132 in 2024.

Creating affordable housing by banning large real estate investors
President Trump said he plans to ban large investors from buying up more single-family homes.

'Hamilton' returns to Wisconsin with stops across the state
The musical will travel from Madison to Milwaukee and Appleton.

Milwaukee County Zoo closes its aviary after wild goose tests positive for avian influenza
The zoo said no animals in its care have been confirmed to have avian influenza.

World News

Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes
Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained.

US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" on Saturday, US Central Command announced.

Is Macclesfield beating Crystal Palace greatest FA Cup upset?
After Macclesfield beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the third round, BBC Sport looks at 10 of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.

Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears
Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires
Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume.

Tories would ban under-16s from social media
Kemi Badenoch has promised to follow the example of Australia, which introduced the policy in December last year.

My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls
Over two-thirds of students choose not to live at university, latest figures suggest - but is it worth it?

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

'The answer cannot be nothing': The battle over Canada's mystery brain disease
A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.

Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.

'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite
A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

Starmer has kept Trump on side - but is it coming back to bite him?
The PM’s increasingly assertive opponents are set on turning one of his few sweet spots sour.

Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm
Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

The Papers: UK becoming 'military pygmy' and 'Love Island wildfire crisis'
The ongoing anti-government protests in Iran continue to lead the papers into Sunday.

Potholes map rates council road repair progress
Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.

I'll have two babies with the same dad but I don't know what he looks like
The number of mothers deciding to have a baby solo is increasing rapidly - Lucy explains why she chose this route.

Snow, rain and wind warnings continue after Goretti disruption
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland, which begins at 03:00 on Sunday, has been upgraded to amber.

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Lynx that were found starving in Highlands a year ago now thriving
A year ago, four lynx were on the loose in the snowy Cairngorms - sparking a mystery that remains unsolved.

Charlotte Church says she would be dead without dad's help
Charlotte Church says her father James is terminally ill with rare blood disorder, amyloidosis.

Teen secures Guinness World Records title for Jellycat toys collection
Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has been awarded the Guinness title for her Jellycat collection.

I couldn't believe I had a heart attack at 24
Faye Greenwood and Ailbhe Lower, from Lewes, are urging young people to understand the symptoms.

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The Week: How Does Starmer Handle Trump, Grok and What's Going On In Iran?
Anti-government protests in Iran enter their thirteenth day.

After Venezuela, what next for Trump?
US seizes Maduro, while Trump eyes up next targets

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

'He is here with us' - Macclesfield make FA Cup history on emotional day
Non-league Macclesfield made FA Cup history by knocking out holders Crystal Palace on a memorable but emotional day - their victory achieved against a backdrop of tragedy.

Another door closes for Spurs and Frank with damaging FA Cup exit
After Spurs' damaging FA Cup exit at home to Aston Villa, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks how long can head coach Thomas Frank survive?

Bears score 25 points in epic final-quarter comeback to beat Packers
The NFL play-offs get off to a thrilling start as the Chicago Bears make a stunning fightback and the Los Angeles Rams avoid a huge upset on Wildcard Weekend.

Why Rosenior sees no need for drastic change at Chelsea
Liam Rosenior does not see a need for drastic change at Chelsea - and that was part of the reason he was brought in.