Local Wisconsin News

New grocery store opens in Mineral Point after 3 years without one
Owners Kassi and Brian Blanchette opened Staple and Fancy on High Street in downtown Mineral Point in October.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Bears game Sunday
Not only will the Packers renew their rivalry with the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field, but first place in the NFC North Division will be at stake.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow (in Wisconsin)
Snow and pockets of wintry mix move through the state Friday.

Kenosha Fire Department stays ahead of the game with training on lithium-ion batteries
They are a unique type of battery that burns hotter. First responders are expanding their training to best handle these types of batteries.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Family Free Day at the zoo, hot cocoa crawl, 'A Wonderful Life'
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Local businesses hustle through the holiday season
Nationally, shoppers spent an average of $225 on gifts during Thanksgiving weekend shopping.

Wisconsin health experts recommend flu vaccine this holiday season
The DHS reported that 26.8% of Wisconsinites have gotten at least one dose of the flu vaccine this season.

Even though it may feel bitter cold, it doesn’t mean the ice is thick enough yet on bodies of water
Frigid conditions are prompting a warning for those who love outdoor winter sports.

Doctors warn of health risks during Wisconsin's cold snap
Temps are forecast to stay bitterly cold for days.

New bills would require PFAS contamination notices from DNR
Lawmakers say the state has an obligation to keep the public informed about the harmful chemicals.

Kohler named the holly-jolliest small town in Wisconisn
Kohler has got spirit to spare. Christmas spirit that is — according to HGTV.

Milwaukee County selects Joe Lamers to serve as new transportation director
Lamers has served for nearly eight years as the director of the Milwaukee County Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance.

Spectrum News 1’s Brooke Brighton, Megan Carpenter team up to ring bells for Salvation Army
This is the fifth time the pair will take donations for the Red Kettle Campaign. Here's where you can see them.

Megan Moroney announced as opening night headliner for Summerfest
She'll perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 18, the first day of the festival.

Geyser’s attorney writes letter asking that she be moved to mental health facility
Geyser is being held at the Waukesha County Jail after escaping her group home on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Bucks lose Antetokounmpo to injury early but rally past Pistons 113-109
AJ Green had 19 points and Jericho Sims finished with a career-high 15 points.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers disputes report that Giannis Antetokounmpo is talking with team about his future
Rivers said that "Giannis has never asked to be traded – ever. I can’t make that more clear."

Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks' game with Pistons due to right calf strain
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said he believed the Bucks had ruled out the possibility that Antetokounmpo had injured his Achilles tendon on the play.

‘This was not supposed to happen to anybody’: Kenosha community gathers to mourn 3 children lost to fire
Neighbors and friends said 10-year-old Rylee, 9-year-old Connor and 7-year-old Alena were loved by everyone and they’ll be greatly missed.

World News

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
The deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and Warner Bros streaming service HBO Max.

Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.

How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families
'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy
More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.

The World Cup draw is happening today - this is how it'll work
Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

Man, 18, struck on motorway Tasered before death
Logan Smith, 18, died after getting out of an ambulance on the M5 on Sunday evening.

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.

Evidence of burial ground at Tuam mother and baby home
Agency said it found "graves of child or infant size" at an area on the western edge of the site.

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

When will England and Scotland find out where they will play their matches?
England and Scotland will know their World Cup opponents on Friday, but there will be a wait to discover where they will play.

All you need to know about 2026 World Cup
England and Scotland have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

Quiz: Can you name every nation that has qualified?
We want you to name every nation who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

Last supermoon of 2025 captured in photos from around the world
The last supermoon of 2025 rose on Thursday night and for some sky gazers it included a Moon halo, as Simon King explains

They're sweets, but not as you know them - why freeze-dried candy is trending
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years
Feeling anxious about driving is common, but there are simple techniques you can use to overcome your fear.

Work began on a hotel on Edinburgh's Royal Mile in 2020 - why is the scaffolding still there?
Scaffolding was due to be torn down from the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge by November, but now may be delayed again.

We would sell books created by AI, says Waterstones boss
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

'It's worse than Covid,' says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day
Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks.

60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown
The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

City's 'grubby and grimy' phone boxes 'need to be replaced'
Newport residents have called for 'radical improvements', saying kiosks are a blight on the city centre.

Government pledges to end children living in B&Bs
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

Alleged associate of synagogue attacker in court
Mohammad Asim Bashir is accused of driving Jihad Al-Shamie to UK Defence Academy before the attack.

Residents remain out of 200 homes in major incident
Two people were arrested on Thursday before 200 homes were evacuated.

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Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

England face Ashes battle despite Gabba fightback
England produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.