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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.

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.

Morena Baccarin returns in ‘Greenland 2: Migration’
“Greenland 2: Migration” opens in theaters this weekend.

Wisconsin lawmakers react to Trump admin’s new push for U.S. takeover of Greenland
One Democrat said there’s “no rationale” for this; several Republicans said the U.S. needs to look out for its security interests.

Scholar Athlete: Manuel 'Manny' Abreu Socorro
Manny Abreu Socorro has been playing baseball since he was old enough to hold a bat.

Wet weather through early Friday
Pockets of heavy rain are possible in some areas.

Wisconsin man accused of killing parents to fund Trump assassination plot pleads guilty to homicide
Prosecutors dropped multiple other charges, including two counts of hiding a corpse and theft.

3 things to watch in Bears vs. Packers Wild Card matchup
This is only the third postseason meeting between these longtime rivals. The Bears won in 1941. The Packers captured the 2010 NFC Championship.

Cytalux helps shine a light on hidden cancer
It's a targeted imaging agent designed to “highlight” ovarian and lung cancer in the body, helping surgeons to see it in real time as they operate.

Packers' Jordan Love believes he's learned from previous playoff disappointments
The Packers’ chances of extending their season beyond this weekend depend in part on how well Love can protect the ball at Chicago.

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

Gold is the goal: Wisconsin Paralympic curling team prepares for winter games in Italy
Laura Dwyer and Steve Emt are making history as the first mixed doubles team to compete for team USA in the Paralympic Games this March.

Free championship boxing gym Chuters grows into new building
Electric City Chuters brought home the Silver Gloves team title in December.

Green Bay police chief addresses concerns tied to recruit's tattoo
GBPD released an initial statement about controversy Wednesday.

'Food is justice': Sherman Park Grocery asks community for help as it strives to stay open
Sherman Park Grocery also tries support local minority-owned small businesses by selling their products.

Parents react to investigation into school district's handling of alleged sex crimes
The findings followed criminal charges against a former dean accused of sexual crimes involving students.

Doctors see injuries related to taking down holiday decor
Medical experts said the biggest mistake people make is overreaching.

GOP bill looks to strengthen ignition interlock device laws
Lawmakers said the only acceptable number of drunk driving deaths in Wisconsin is zero.

World News

Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 57,000 properties lose power
A gust of 99mph is recorded in the Isles of Scilly as the storm brings heavy snow and rain to the UK.

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

Abandoned baby Elsa to be adopted and regularly see two siblings
Police say all enquiries to find the parents of the abandoned babies have now been "exhausted".

Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show
Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.

Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member.

Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures
The men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F).

Liverpool stop 'bleeding' but miss their old cutting edge
Liverpool have stopped bleeding but must now find some cutting edge in front of goal, writes Aadam Patel.

More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.

Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?
A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

In pictures: Protests held in US cities
Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force?
The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

The Papers: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'
The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers.

I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying
The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.

Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut
The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

Business rate rises for pubs to be watered down after pressure from landlords
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.

Residents told to evacuate immediately before clifftop homes collapse
Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

Nasa considers whether to bring sick crew member back to Earth
Nasa is assessing what to do next following a medical issue on board the International Space Station.

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Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far
A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?
Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman

'Idiot' or 'understandable'? Martinelli apologises for pushing Bradley
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

Brook, 'Boozeball' and another Ashes hangover
The revelation Harry Brook got into a fight with a bouncer brings further focus on the culture of the England team.