Local Wisconsin News

Cloverleaf Infrastructure withdraws data center plans in Brown County
The Houston-based data center development company announced it withdrew plans to build in the Village of Greenleaf amid community pushback.

Multiple critical injuries after Milwaukee apartment fire breaks out in building with no sprinklers
There were no fatalities from the fire.

Former pastor found guilty of repeated sexual assault of a child
Jeffrey Anthony Charles, 64, was a pastor at Neighbors to Nations church in Princeton, Minn.

Homeland Security gives some Somalis until March 17 to leave the U.S.
In 2023, World Population Review put the total number of Somalis living in Wisconsin around 3,000. Many live in Green Bay.

Wisconsin lawmaker’s bill to ban congressional stock trading gains traction
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, introduced the bill Monday, and it already has more than 70 co-sponsors.

Children’s Wisconsin will no longer provide gender-related pharmacologic care
A hospital spokesperson cited “escalating legal and federal regulatory risk facing systems and providers across the nation” in making the decision.

Winter's wrath returns to Wisconsin
Wind, snow and cold are all in the forecast for the days ahead.

Everyday Hero: This Rock County hospital runs a homeless shelter — and it works
The shelter focuses on stability, providing residents with time, structure and support to find their footing.

Green Bay Packers enter offseason with questions about future
Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s status is still unclear, but he is under contract for next season.

Wisconsin's Nick Boyd named AP men's college basketball player of the week
That comes after he helped the Badgers beat UCLA and then-unbeaten Michigan.

SentryWorld to host 2 future USGA Championships
It’ll host the 2028 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and the 2034 U.S. Senior Open Championship.

Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor's ICE proposal
Sara Rodriguez proposed civil immigration enforcement actions in Wisconsin should be banned around courthouses, hospitals and other locations.

Evers unveils first state-funded child care program ‘Get Kids Ready’
This new program will give direct payments totaling $65 million to child care providers that have school readiness programs for 4-year-olds.

West Allis boosts businesses during slow winter season
West Allis Winter Week is one way businesses see a boost.

Neighbor who helped stop a data center in Caledonia now advising people nationwide
Residents in Caledonia, which is in Racine County, are among the few who have successfully halted a proposed data center.

Gov. Tony Evers lays out his priorities for 2026
The governor says there's a long list of things he wants to accomplish in his final year in office.

Packers' inability to protect leads down the stretch proves costly in wild-card loss at Chicago
The wild-card playoff game marked the fourth time they lost a game they had led by at least nine points in the second half.

Respiratory illness activity now 'very high' in Wisconsin
Hospitals report seeing the highest number of flu cases since last February.

Packers' Micah Parsons says he can recover from torn ACL in time to play early next season
Green Bay’s Micah Parsons calls his torn anterior cruciate ligament “the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human."

Wisconsin businesses, communities continue to navigate respiratory illness season
Overall, health officials said more people in Outagamie County were sick during the holidays.

World News

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own
US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.

Tennis player exits Australian Open qualifying after celebrating victory too early
Sebastian Ofner is out of Australian Open qualifying after forgetting the rules and celebrating victory early - before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.

It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".

Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

Rail upgrade in north of England 'will actually happen', says chancellor
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.

Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant
Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.

Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action
More than 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in a violent crackdown by security forces. Here's what you need to know.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you
We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

Chris Mason: The policy climbdowns are mounting up for Starmer
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first?
Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history.

At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.

Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC
Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.

LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

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The Sadiq Khan Interview
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Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments
Watch Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward

Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame
Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.

'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final
Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.

Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?
Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.