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‘There’s always more work we can do, folks’: Gov. Tony Evers urges lawmakers to ‘stick around’ as he offers ambitious agenda for remaining 10 months in office
Gov. Evers, who is set to retire in 2027, put his priorities on full display, including giving Wisconsinites more breathing room in their budgets.

Rich Bisaccia steps down as Packers special teams coordinator
Bisaccia was named special teams coordinator in 2022, and was promoted to assistant head coach/special teams coordinator in 2023.

State Supreme Court candidates look ahead to April election
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judges Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar are vying for the open seat.

Milwaukee leaders remember the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rep. Gwen Moore has had a long relationship with Rev. Jackson over the years, even before she was elected to office.

Sturgeon season brisk as fishing closes early on upriver lakes, Winnebago nearing cutoff
The last time the 16-day season ended early was in 2015.

Rain and thunder south, wintry mix north
Wintry weather returns to parts of the state through early Wednesday.

Former Packers president Mark Murphy to be inducted in Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
The ceremony for the 76th anniversary awards will be held at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee on July 8.

Mae C. Jemison: The first African American woman in space
Jemison has been an inspiration her entire life.

Marquette graduate Emery Lehman wins silver medal in men's team pursuit speedskating race in Milan
This is Lehman's fourth Olympic Games and his second Olympic medal.

Only a handful of voters take to polls for February primary election
Not everyone will vote today. Here’s how you can find out if you do.

Boyfriend charged with homicide after Marinette woman found dead
Gabriella Cartagena went missing on Feb. 4 and was last seen leaving home for an errand with her boyfriend, Robert Chilcote.

From property tax relief to school funding, here are 3 things Gov. Tony Evers is likely to talk about during his final State of the State address
You can expect to hear the governor discuss the need to address the cost of living, which remains a top priority for him in 2026.

Port Washington data center opposers file petition to recall city's mayor
Organizers claim Mayor Ted Neitzke has not done enough to keep the community properly informed of the data center being built in the city.

African American environmental pioneers recognized during Black History Month
The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards was held Monday, Feb. 16.

Everyday Heroes: Group sends cancer-stricken families on memorable trips
Family and friends of Jess Haag keep her spirit alive by sharing two things she loved, family and adventure.

Ice caves open at Apostle Islands for first time in 10 years
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore said visitors can get updates about the caves being open or closed by 7:30 a.m. each day during the event.

No. 24 Wisconsin moves back into Top 25 by displaying a knack for beating Big Ten's best teams
The Badgers responded by becoming the first team this season to beat three top-10 teams.

'We've already taken significant steps': Green Bay School District facing up to $32M deficit
The lack of sufficient state funding, declining enrollment and increasing prices have the district fighting a continual funding battle.

'Same crap, different day': Gwen Moore comments on video depicting Obamas as apes
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, also speaks on the SAVE America Act and Department of Homeland Security funding.

Jefferson County Administrator Michael Luckey talks economic prosperity in the ‘MadWaukee Corridor’
From foreign investments to new infrastructure and land acquisition, Jefferson County leaders have a long list of projects on the docket.

World News

Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties
Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politics
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints
Claims emerge after the Cabinet Office said there was only one complaint about Antonia Romeo's conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry.

I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

Snow and rain warnings as cold snap continues
The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.

Ros Atkins on...unanswered Andrew questions
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother.

US says it 'supports' UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are "out of control".

Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.

GB curlers on brink of early exit after Canada defeat
Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are now in serious jeopardy after Bruce Mouat's world champions were beaten 9-5 by Canada in Cortina.

Lindsey Vonn 'yet to stand' but returns home to US
Lindsey Vonn is home in the United States after four operations on the broken leg she sustained at the Winter Olympics - but is yet to stand up nine days after the crash.

The 61-year-old Glaswegian whose ice rink moonwalk went viral
Mark Callan has gone viral for his on-ice antics. But who is he and how did he end up at the Winter Olympics?

Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

'He did it for us': US soldier recalls Jesse Jackson's efforts to free him and two other POWs
In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War.

The Papers: 'Pressure piles on Andrew' and 'Jesse Jackson dies at 84'
Police accessing information from Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties leads a number of papers today.

I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.

'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work
People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.

'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks
The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.

Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.

Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation
Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.

Third Briton dies in French Alps avalanches in one week
A total of 28 people have died in avalanches since the start of the winter season in the French Alps.

Dual nationals face scramble for British passports as new rules come into force
Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.

Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned
Regulatory panel says teacher's conduct fell "significantly short of the standards expected".

Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.

Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.

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