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Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts
Starting off Saturday sunny, ending it cloudy with some snow.

Dangerously cold temperatures this weekend
The latest arctic front has pushed offshore of the Northeast, bringing dangerous wind chills.

Measles case confirmed in Walworth County via a traveler through Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
DHS said the case is linked to a confirmed measles case in another state and is not connected to recent cases in Waukesha or Dane counties.

GOP legislation would create more than 100 criminal justice positions
One of Wisconsin's top judges says courthouses across the state face an 'untenable' situation.

Latino community expresses excitement for Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance
Yussef Morales is proudly wearing a "Benito Bowl" shirt at the Zocalo Food Park.

Wisconsin Conservation Congress helps to manage the state's natural resources
How input from citizens helps to shape natural resource policy in the Badger State.

3 things to watch in Super Bowl LX on Sunday
It has been well-documented that both teams have executives that worked in Green Bay.

MPD places moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology
It comes after a contentious Fire and Police Commission meeting held Thursday night.

Gutekunst, Packers prepare for free agency
Of course, the Packers have their own unrestricted free agents, including backup quarterback Malik Willis. He seems likely to leave so he can start.

Evers orders Wisconsin Burger King operator to pay $237,000 for child labor violations
Cave Enterprises, which operates 105 Burger King franchises in the state, made nearly 2,000 child labor violations.

Here are the Wisconsin-associated athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Here's who is competing and when you can see them on the world stage.

11 construction workers near Epic campus treated for possible carbon monoxide poisoning
In a statement Wednesday, construction company JP Cullen said everyone was treated and released.

Online learning program allows inmates to earn certificate
Cornell University is the ivy league school behind eCornell.

Dozens of Milwaukee residents share opposition for facial recognition technology
FRT is powered by artificial intelligence. It analyzes facial features from digital images, videos and real-time security footage.

'Super' weekend to kick off February
Temperatures will drop Saturday, but will quickly rise Sunday.

'A little bit of the southern comfort': Flavors of the South find a home in Wisconsin at Wilder's Bistro
Chef Terrance Wilder said many of the dishes pay homage to Mississippi, where his grandparents are from.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Mitten Fest, Broadway show, hot air ballooning
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner urges residents and businesses to add flood insurance to their policies
Monday, Feb. 9, marks six months since the devastating Wisconsin floods.

What are 287(g) agreements? Wisconsin sheriff's departments strengthen cooperation with ICE
The agreements give local law enforcement the power to identify, process and detain undocumented individuals.

The Bucks' new president on Giannis, the future and family
Josh Glessing, a Wisconsin native, succeeds Peter Feigin.

World News

Mandelson scandal is 'serious' for Starmer but PM is 'man of integrity', Brown says
Brown said Sir Keir might have been "too slow to do the right things" but backed him to "clean up the system".

MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer
Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.

I’m breathing in air pollution, but where’s it going?
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

Minister used PR firm to investigate journalists' sources
Cabinet office minister Josh Simons commissioned APCO Worldwide for the investigation in 2023.

First gold of Games 'like a movie' for Von Allmen
Swiss Alpine skier Franjo von Allmen becomes the first champion of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the downhill.

Vonn disputes doctor's knee injury claim
Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn disputes a doctor's claim that her anterior cruciate ligament injury is not a "fresh tear", saying her ACL is "100% gone".

GB on brink of mixed semis after another win
Team GB's mixed doubles curlers move to the brink of the Winter Olympics semi-finals with three matches still to play.

Five golds including big air on day one - Saturday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Their parents are in disgrace - what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?
The princesses will need to step out from their parents' shadow if they are to be an active part of the Royal Family.

Martin Lewis has warned against overpaying student loans - but these graduates are
Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?

Bridgerton fans flock to UK filming locations in search of Regency vibes
Dive in to the Bridgerton corner of TikTok and you'll see fans posing in the show's real-life locations.

They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

Boy charged with attempted murder and GBH after teacher stabbed at school
A 15-year-old boy appears in court charged with attempted murder after a teacher is stabbed at school.

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72
The SNP politician was a key figure in the Scottish government's response to the Covid pandemic.

I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

Man appears in court charged with murder of student
Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.

How Lotto winner hid £280m-drug lab in his cottage
Neighbours had no idea that John Spiby, 80, ran a diazepam drug lab at his country cottage in Astley.

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual contact charges
A grand jury indictment announced on Friday supersedes initial charges brought by state prosecutors last month.

Emails reveal more details of Epstein's celeb dinner for Andrew
The messages appear to contradict previous comments made by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor about a 2010 dinner he had with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mandelson suggested holiday home for 'privacy' of Epstein 'guests'
Former Labour Party peer tells sex offender he found "a great place to stay" with "privacy", a document suggests.

Epstein emails raise questions over role of Andrew's palace aide
Emails suggest a trusted royal insider invited Epstein to a dinner at Windsor Castle in 2017.

Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.

The household names that appear in the files
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Mystery of abandoned village that could be from post-apocalyptic horror movie
The reason it was abandoned remains a mystery with the local council and developer tight-lipped.

Girl with cancer receives 60,000 birthday cards from across globe in world record attempt
More than 60,000 birthday cards have been sent to Amelia Kolpa, 7, who has neuroblastoma.

Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl
The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish.

Inside one of Northern Ireland's most exclusive night clubs
One mum says nights like these are vital for her "wee social butterfly" son, who has complex needs.

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