Local Wisconsin News

Get outside Saturday before winter storm arrives Sunday
Highs will be in the upper 30s and low 40s Saturday.

Apartment fire displaces dozens of families Christmas Day; Milwaukee leaders push for better fire safety regulation
Dozens of families are left without a home after their 46-unit apartment building caught fire on Christmas morning.

Packers fans ready for possible playoff game against the Bears
With so many injuries on the roster, questions remain for the Packers as they take on the Baltimore Ravens.

Political strategists prepare for pivotal 2026 Wisconsin governor's race
It's the first open gubernatorial race in Wisconsin since 2010.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers clinch a playoff berth in Lions' loss to Vikings
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson doubtful and Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers game Saturday
Love practiced on a limited basis this week. Willis hurt his throwing shoulder against the Bears.

Got a bunch of holiday leftovers? Study shows how freezing food could reduce food waste
The study revealed that food waste remains high, however, about 6% of wasted household food in the U.S. were discarded frozen items.

Winter weather for the last weekend of December
Cloudy and quiet Saturday before more rain and snow arrive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Packers v. Ravens, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, tango holiday party
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Janesville nonprofit serves hundreds of free Christmas meals to the community
The nonprofit "ECHO" has been holding the event annually for more than 40 years.

Salvation Army's 36th annual Christmas Family Feast feeds thousands
The Salvation Army fed thousands at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Ravens game
This is an opponent the Packers don't play very often in the regular season. This is their first game against Baltimore since 2021.

The North Pole: More than a Christmas story
The North Pole is more than just a home to elves and reindeer. It has a rich history of exploration.

Capuchin Community Services continues Christmas Eve meal tradition
Capuchin Community Services continued its decades-long tradition of feeding the community on Christmas Eve at St. Ben's.

Holiday shoppers support local stores on Christmas Eve
Store owners at West Towne Mall say it's been a busy holiday shopping season.

Wisconsin travelers hit the roads and skies for holidays
About 2.5 million Wisconsinites are expected to travel through New Years Day.

How some of Santa's little reindeer relate to the weather
There are several ties to weather, Santa and his reindeer.

A guide to recycling post-holiday waste
From gift wrap to holiday lights, here's what can and cannot be recycled.

Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94
Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% to snap a three-game losing streak.

World News

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne
England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes
Almost one million people have been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025
Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

Quiz of the year, part 3: How did Taylor Swift announce her engagement on Insta?
Test your memory on what happened in the news from July to September.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

Both these influencers are successful - but only one is human
Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

From gigantic Jurassic footprints to a rare planetary parade: This year's incredible discoveries
From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece
A search operation was launched after three men and a woman went missing on Christmas Day.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution
Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

Family of man missing at sea pay tribute
The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

Two dead in 50-vehicle pile up on Japan highway
A further 26 people are injured in the crash on a highway in central Japan, police say.

Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
Heavy snow is expected in New York and southern Connecticut during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji
The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

I was homeless but ice skating changed my life
Charlie one day hopes to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

Does religion have a role to play in sport?
Athletes and footballers tell us if talking about their faith impacts how they are treated in sport.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne
England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.

'MCG pitch would get hell if produced elsewhere'
Captain Ben Stokes says there would be "hell on" if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world.

I had eye surgery as a child - Littler
World champion Luke Littler reveals he had surgery when he was "four or five" to correct strabismus - a condition where the eyes do not align.