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Red flags to watch for on Giving Tuesday in Wisconsin
Ahead of Giving Tuesday, Wisconsin's DATCP put out a series of warnings and reminders Monday.

Brown County homeless shelter prep for frigid temperatures
Nearly 560 people experience homelessness every night in Brown County, per St. John’s Ministries.

Community grieves after deadly Kenosha apartment fire that killed three children
Officials are waiting for autopsy results before releasing new information, including whether smoke detectors were working inside the unit.

Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
Court officials say the hearings could take more than a week, meaning they would extend through Thursday’s anniversary of the attack.

Light snow wraps up tonight with cold air lingering
Minor snowfall accumulation is expected.

Eau Claire County Administrator Jon Johnson shares funding priorities
Johnson took office in September and said his number one goal is to work on economic development.

‘Erin’s Law’ passes Wisconsin Assembly, putting its fate in the Senate next year
Three Republicans are rumored to be opposed, putting a floor vote on the measure in jeopardy when 2026 arrives.

Photos: Winter storm dumps snow across Wisconsin
Snow affected much of the state over the weekend. Take a look at photos from Wisconsin residents.

Here's how much snow Wisconsin got over the weekend
Find out which areas got the highest amounts and what totals looked like in your area.

Investigators urge witnesses of the deadly shooting at a child's party in California to come forward
The victims who died ranged in age from eight to 21, said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office.

'She responded to so many girls': Waukesha teen with cancer impacted others through personal videos
Zuza Beine used social media as an outlet to share her cancer journey and her favorite beauty products.

UW-Milwaukee researchers discover way to turn EV battery in fertilizer
It’s a way to get more use out of EV batteries, which typically last about 15 years and are costly to recycle.

Now Hiring: BAYCOM seeks field technicians to work with public safety agencies
The employee-owned company provides voice and data communications for first responders, government and business.

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Adobe Analytics has estimated that U.S. shoppers will spend $14.2 billion online Monday, or 6.3% more than in 2024.

'Our connecting flights were all canceled': Holiday travelers face flight delays and cancellations amid snowstorm
Wisconsin received several inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. This caused many disruptions in the air and on the ground.

'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
That made it the highest international opening ever for an animated movie and the fourth highest global debut of any kind.

Madison residents cleaning up after record-setting snowfall
Several inches of snow fell throughout the day Saturday and into early Sunday morning.

In Focus: Sen. Feyen on what legislative issues are important to West Bend
He represents much of Washington County.

In Focus: The Beat Goes On Records and More a part of West Bend’s thriving small business scene
Owner Joe Zaremba joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the resurgence of records and how he carries on a tradition in town.

In Focus: West Bend Mayor Joel Ongert discusses growth in the region
Ongert shared how he is working to grow opportunities in the community.

World News

Twelve more prisoners released in error, with two still missing, says Lammy
The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

Hillsborough families fear delayed police report won't 'give all the answers'
A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Traitors stars, Sienna Miller's baby bump and more pictures from the Fashion Awards
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

US Navy admiral ordered second deadly Venezuela boat strike, White House says
The strike has raised fresh legality questions, but the White House insists a US Navy commander worked "within his authority and the law".

Our teen daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

Reforms to jury trials to be announced as Lammy insists they remain fundamental
The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

When's the right time to put your Christmas tree up?
When you should you decorate for Christmas – and how to keep your tree looking good until the big day.

Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m
Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.

The Papers: 'OBR chief resigns' and 'Reeves clings on'
The exit of the Office of Budget Responsibility chair follows continued attention on the chancellor.

What's behind snooker's 147 boom?
Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire 1980s.

Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
Anika Wells says she is ready to help nations which wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.

Girl's death in minibus crash truly devastating, councillor says
Police continue to investigate a crash near a North Yorkshire school in which a teenage girl died.

Fashion house Valentino criticised over 'disturbing' AI handbag ads
Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand's artificial intelligence-made adverts "cheap" and "lazy".

UK share values 'most stretched' since 2008, Bank warns
The bank warned US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.

Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.

Chinese and Japanese boats face off near disputed islands as feud worsens
Each side claims to have fended off an incursion in the disputed waters near Taiwan.

Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed at least 151
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.

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The Budget: Starmer Defends The Chancellor
Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast?
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”

England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test
Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia.

Salah a top professional after being dropped - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.

What's behind snooker's 147 boom?
Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire 1980s.

What will McLaren do if Verstappen is set to win title? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Raducanu 'isn't hiding from anything any more' after stalking ordeal
Emma Raducanu is now comfortable travelling by public transport and does not feel she is "hiding from anything any more" after her stalking ordeal.

'150th Open champion Smith needs more than a cool number plate'
Cam Smith admits "it's in my head" as he tries to deal with his career stalling since winning the 150th Open and then joining LIV, writes Iain Carter.