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Cold with a few moments of sun today
More sun in the forecast today along with colder temperatures.

Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters.

2 ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota being preserved for public display
Ever since finding the first two in Lake Mendota four years ago, Tamara Thomsen has been on a mission to chart the location of more.


Former Sun Prairie West High School principal faces charges
The request follows the July arrest of former dean Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, who faces multiple child sex-crime charges

Bills working their way through the state legislature support Wisconsin farmers
An effort by Wisconsin lawmakers to help the state's farm economy and give people access to affordable, locally-grown farm products.

Wisconsin teen who killed prison guard in fistfight pleads guilty but claims mental illness
Court records indicate 17-year-old Javarius Hurd entered the plea Friday. The next step for Hurd is a February jury trial.

Packers' Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of his unexpected playoff opportunity
The 27-year-old cornerback finds himself in this improbable position after the Packers claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys last week.

Dairy farm to pay $120K in settlement over manure spill causing fish kill
A faulty manure transfer system at the farm's manure storage facility allowed manure to escape and flow into a tributary and Moore Creek.

Profanity in politics: Washington lawmakers unafraid to speak candidly on camera
The President and elected officials lean into use of colorful language in public.

Manfred says MLB prepared to produce and distribute local broadcasts for FanDuel network teams
Manfred said local media provides more than 20% of industry revenue.

Packers fans pumped for big game against Bears
People outside of Milwaukee, Green Bay and Chicago can only watch the Packers and Bears game if they have an Amazon Prime subscription.

Packers' alum Gary Ellerson reflects on Packers-Bears rivalry
Gary Ellerson talks about what the rivalry means from a player perspective.

Mild pattern gets replaced with colder air and snow
Temperatures fall back closer to normal with the risk for snow.

Grants for EV charging stations announced in Wisconsin
New charging stations planned for communities like Bloomer, Merrill, Little Chute and Milwaukee.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, state's largest wedding expo, cornhole tournament
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Van Orden breaks with Republican leaders, votes to revive insurance subsidies
Before the enhanced subsidies expired in December, Democrats begged their Republican colleagues to vote for extending them.

Year-end crime statistics show increase in homicides in Milwaukee
While overall crime was down across the city, homicides were up 8% in 2025. There were 142 homicides in 2025, compared to 132 in 2024.

Creating affordable housing by banning large real estate investors
President Trump said he plans to ban large investors from buying up more single-family homes.

'Hamilton' returns to Wisconsin with stops across the state
The musical will travel from Madison to Milwaukee and Appleton.

Milwaukee County Zoo closes its aviary after wild goose tests positive for avian influenza
The zoo said no animals in its care have been confirmed to have avian influenza.

World News

Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks as protesters defy crackdown
Medics at two hospitals tell the BBC more than 100 bodies have been brought in over a two day period.

I never saw young women on Epstein visits, Mandelson tells BBC
In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson also says he does not believe Donald Trump will take Greenland by force.

Tories will channel anger at Labour, vows Badenoch
The Conservative leader says her party has started to offer more than "reflexive" opposition to the government.

Four killed and five injured in 'head-on' crash
Three teenagers and a man in his 50s died in the crash in Bolton, say Greater Manchester Police.

Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears
Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Potholes map rates council road repair progress
Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.

Five hundred people in Canada were diagnosed with a mystery brain disease: What if it wasn't real?
A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.

My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls
Over a third of students choose not to live at university, latest figures suggest - but is it worth it?

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

The town selling luxury fruit durian to China for £74 a pop
A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

I'm having second baby from the same donor - but I don't know what he looks like
The number of mothers deciding to have a baby solo is increasing rapidly - Lucy explains why she chose this route.

Tories would ban under-16s from social media
Kemi Badenoch has promised to follow the example of Australia, which introduced the policy in December last year.

Thousands march and dozens arrested in Minneapolis protests against ICE
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland.

US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" on Saturday, US Central Command announced.

Mystery of wolf-type dogs solved with DNA test
The three 'wolf -dogs' found roaming the streets of Preston were first thought to German Shepherds.

Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.

Snow, rain and wind warnings continue as cold snap set to ease
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland, which begins at 03:00 on Sunday, has been upgraded to amber.

Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached
The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.

'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Adventurer's 'mixed feelings' as 36,000 mile journey nears end
Karl Bushby, from Hull, is sketching out the final path of his 36,000-mile journey.

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

Asiatic lions to Humboldt penguins - London Zoo's 8,000 inhabitants counted in stock take
London zoo is home to more than 8,000 animals, which all need counting for the annual stock take.

Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

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The Week: How Does Starmer Handle Trump, Grok and What's Going On In Iran?
Anti-government protests in Iran enter their thirteenth day.

After Venezuela, what next for Trump?
US seizes Maduro, while Trump eyes up next targets

Christopher Nolan's epic biopic starring Cillian Murphy
Watch the multi award-winning film on BBC iPlayer now

Liverpool's Bradley out for season with knee injury
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury, involving damage to bone and ligament.

'What a catch!' - Rams avoid play-off upset with 38 seconds remaining
Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Rams leave it late to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 to avoid a play-off upset.