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Kenosha mother grieves loss of 3 children after deadly apartment fire
A Kenosha mother is still trying to process the loss of her three kids after a deadly apartment fire on Thanksgiving night.

Jayden Reed could be close to returning to the Packers
Reed has been out since Week 2 with collarbone and foot injuries.

Santa visits patients at American Family Children’s Hospital
Santa visited a special group of Wisconsin kids early this year.

School administrators discuss the impacts of consolidation
A bill passed by the State Assembly would make it easier for districts to explore consolidation.

Agriculture Secretary threatens to take away SNAP admin funding if Wisconsin doesn’t share data
The federal government wants the data to eliminate fraud from the program.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.

Know these symptoms of hypothermia
Extremely low body temperatures can affect the brain, causing unclear thinking and inhibiting body movement.

Know these symptoms of frostbite
The CDC labels frostbite as a type of injury caused by freezing, leading to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects.

How to keep your pipes from freezing
As bitter cold sweeps through Wisconsin, it’s time to ensure your pipes are protected.

Clear and cold with dangerous wind chills overnight
Temperatures will feel like they are -5 to -25 degrees to start Thursday morning.

'Oh. What. Fun.' starring Michelle Pfeiffer celebrates every overworked holiday host
If only everyone would say those three little words that mean so much to moms ... "Can I help?"

Scholar Athlete: Ally Buss
A four-sport athlete, Buss said she wants to help young athletes succeed.

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.

Missing 4-year-old Milwaukee boy found safe
A Missing Child Alert had been issued for 4-year-old Nevin Powell on Wednesday morning. That has now been canceled.

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Report highlights AI toy safety concerns ahead of holidays 
The report showed that not only did many of the toys collect data on kids, but that the toys could also be used to give potentially dangerous advice. 

Micah Parsons making history in first season with Packers as his sack totals climb
Parsons has pressured quarterbacks at a rate to rival any player in the NFL.

Data center protesters gather outside Powering Progress summit
Protests were held in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Port Washington, Janesville and Menomonie.

'None of this is salvageable': How to replace important documents destroyed in the August floods
Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has a dedicated page on its website for this purpose.

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

World News

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released
The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

Steve Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

Zelensky says Ukraine and US negotiators will meet after Russia visit
The Ukrainian president says a meeting will be arranged once Trump's team return from Moscow, where they held talks with Vladimir Putin.

'No excuse' - California doctor sentenced to 30 months in Matthew Perry overdose case
Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.

Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say
Rescue workers say they recovered bodies from a camp for displaced people. The IDF says it "struck a Hamas terrorist".

Royals lay out festive greeting at glittering state banquet
Germany's president was hosted at the glittering event after the first day of his state visit to the UK.

Spotify Wrapped reveals most-played artists of 2025 - but who's yours?
The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.

Miley Cyrus confirms engagement to musician Maxx Morando
The Grammy winner says she was "so surprised" after her partner of four years proposed on a trip.

Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most "harrowing and complex" cases.

Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says
Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.

Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in
The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of social media abuse in football
More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds.

What we know about controversial Venezuela boat strike
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

Mystery as remains of seven-arm deep-sea octopus wash up on beach
Arms from the rarely-seen species were discovered at an Aberdeenshire national nature reserve.

Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill
Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who was taken to hospital with a "nasty cut to the head".

Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme
The party warns the country is facing a "lost generation of farmers" with only 5% of farmers in the UK under the age of 35.

Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.

Are you guilty of 'secret spending'? British adults admit hiding purchases from partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger
It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public.

Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.

Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

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

Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?
And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

'England must not slam into sixth gear and hope for the best'
England cannot mathematically lose the Ashes in Brisbane, but a 2-0 deficit would mean the urn is as good as gone - this is the biggest Test of the Bazball era, says Stephan Shemilt.

Trump through to UK Championship quarters with 'edgy' win
World number one Judd Trump claims a 6-3 victory over Si Jiahui to move into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.

FIA election to go ahead despite legal challenge
The FIA's presidential election is set to go ahead next week, although legal proceedings could overturn the result in February.