Local Wisconsin News

Antetokounmpo responds with boos of his own after home crowd jeers Bucks during lopsided loss
The Bucks’ latest loss came as they approach the midway point of a season that hasn’t met their expectations thus far.

State Assembly returns for first floor session of 2026
Time is winding down for lawmakers to get things done in the current legislative session.

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

Hold on to your hats! A windy Wednesday on tap
Windy and colder for your Wednesday.

Town of Cedarburg residents seek to stop private pond proposal
One longtime resident said the town’s natural resource of Cedar Creek should not be used for one family’s private benefit.

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.

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.

World News

US reducing personnel at Qatar air base, CBS reports
Officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded?
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."

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.

Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success
Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

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.

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

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

Air quality alert as huge factory fire rages in Wolverhampton
Residents and workers in the area have been told to close their windows and doors.

Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital in Siberia
The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.

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.

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.

Prosecutors set out challenge to Kneecap terrorism charge decision
The government starts appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.

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The Sadiq Khan Interview
Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

'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.

Whistleblowers made 185 reports to doping body
Whistleblowers made 185 reports of suspected doping to the UK's national anti-doping organisation in 2025.

Ofner's Australian Open despair after celebrating 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.