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Daddy-daughter hair styling class in Appleton goes viral
Daddy-Daughter Hair Styling Class in Appleton Goes Viral

Meijer recalls distilled water for floating black substance
The recalled water was sold in Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Janesville woman shares how GLP-1 medication helped her lose weight
There's now a needle-free option. Wegovy weight loss pill from drugmaker Novo Nordisk was cleared by the FDA and is available for use.

Friends of Parks groups fill a gap in support for Milwaukee public parks, trails and more
As the cost to maintain all properties has been steadily increasing with declining funding, grassroots groups play a key role.

You'll want to bundle up this weekend
Temperatures dip back well below average.

Allow extra time for your Friday morning commute
Slippery and snow-covered roadways likely early Friday morning.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Free fishing weekend, Beer & Cheese Fest, MLK Day celebration
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Iranian American sees avenue for hope, despite ongoing deadly Iranian protests
For Ali Soltani, seeing his country in turmoil is unfortunately nothing new.

1 year later: Milwaukee Public Schools' next steps in maintaining lead remediation
One year and tens of millions of dollars later, Milwaukee Public Schools is lead-free. How the district plans to keep it that way.

Democratic lawmakers call for more transparency at State Capitol
WisEye broadcasted hearings and floor sessions for the public to view. The network went offline at the beginning of the year due to a lack of funding.

Milwaukee preps for potential new ICE facility on city’s Northwest Side
The space would be more than 10,000 square feet.

‘A tip is a gift’: Wisconsin Assembly passes ‘no tax on tips’ with bipartisan support
The bill, which passed 61-33 on Thursday, now awaits approval from lawmakers in the state Senate.

Madison Police reviewing response to school shooting
Agency teams with two other groups for wide-ranging review.

Nora the polar bear welcomed at Henry Vilas Zoo
The zoo is paws-itively happy to have her in its care.

Your 2026 guide to Black History Month events around Wisconsin
From cultural showcases to community gatherings, here’s a look at some events happening around the state.

Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to flip majority control of the Legislature and retain the governor's seat this year.

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate raises 10 times more than conservative
The reports filed this week offer the first glimpse at one key measurement of how the race to be decided on April 7 is stacking up.

Proposals targeting immigration flood in following ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis
Democrats across the country are proposing state law changes to rein in federal immigration officers

Wisconsin recorded its highest-ever number of domestic violence deaths last year, prompting renewed legislative attention
Lawmakers took a closer look at what went wrong and whether the state was ready to learn from it.

I-41 project in northeast Wisconsin includes new bridge construction in 2026
Drivers will face another year of changing traffic patterns between Appleton and De Pere.

World News

US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Police defend spending £16k on private jet to extradite influencer HSTikkyTokky
Surrey Police says all other options had been considered and were "unfortunately not viable".

Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert
McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children's dance school.

CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic sacking and defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

Weekly quiz: Which place has England’s worst potholes?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans
The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

Germany returns stolen fragments of Bayeux Tapestry to France
Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s.

Church dioceses failed on safeguarding allegations, says regulator
Two dioceses are given warnings by the Charity Commission over handling of complaints against a former bishop.

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

'What are you showing our children?': Bereaved parents take on TikTok
Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

Glasner to leave Palace at end of season
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Man City agree deal to sign Palace captain Guehi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January.

If I had 15 attackers I'd be happy to have Salah back - Slot
Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool next week with boss Arne Slot saying he would be pleased to have the forward back even if he had "15 attackers".

The tactics Carrick will hope can fix Man Utd
BBC Sport looks at the principles, tactics and players Michael Carrick and his staff could use at Manchester United.