Local Wisconsin News

JobPod opens at Oshkosh Public Library to assist Wisconsin job seekers
A new space in the Oshkosh Public Library builds on services that have always been available to residents seeking jobs.

Kyle Kuzma scores 31 as Bucks snap 5-game skid with 131-115 win over Bulls
The Bucks made a season-high 23 3-pointers and shot 60.5% from beyond the arc.

'They haven't fallen on deaf ears': Wisconsin officials discuss concerns as data centers grow
Around 40 data centers are currently built or planned in Wisconsin, with some expressing worry over cost and energy use.

MPD officers shoot and kill 38-year-old man following chase
The chase started when police attempted to shop a car for a registration violation.

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

Sunny and warmer today with light snow overnight
Sunshine stretches dayside with light snow overnight.

Suspect steals Wauwatosa police squad car and injures four officers
The suspect was arrested after a brief foot chase.

‘We protect our beer more than our ballots': Wisconsin Congressman sponsors sweeping election reform legislation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, introduced the MEGA Act, which would require a photo ID to vote.

Green Bay women's basketball team flying high
It's nearly as consistent as winter in Green Bay. The Phoenix women's basketball team is having a great season. This year is no exception.

‘It's about jobs, rural economies’: Conversations about cannabis continue at the Wisconsin Capitol
This week, Democrats proposed legalizing marijuana, along with a path to expunge and review sentences for those convicted of a cannabis-related crime.

Measles case on UW-Madison campus leads to list of community exposure sites
This marks the second measles case in Wisconsin so far this year.

State budget committee releases $10M for new behavioral health hospital
The new facility will be constructed on an 18-acre wooded site in Chippewa Valley and will serve children, teens, and adults.

Ports in eastern Wisconsin are the focus of $7.5 million in harbor assistance grants
More than $7.5 million in harbor improvements expected through state program.

Fond du Lac mother charged with child neglect causing death after 12-year-old son dies
Tina Beauprey brought her son to the hospital on Dec. 5, where investigators say he was already dead. An autopsy revealed he was likely starved.

Measles case confirmed in Dane County by Wisconsin DHS, connected to UW-Madison
Here's a list of campus locations where people may have been exposed.

Wisconsin plow crews help clean up North Carolina following snowstorm
In total, teams were able to plow 255 sites, varying from Walgreens to Home Depot to airports and more.

Northeast Wisconsin day care worker awaits trial for giving melatonin to babies
Annalee Salas Nitz admitted last November to law enforcement officers that she put melatonin in the food of two children at the daycare.

Milwaukee residents pack town hall over ICE concerns
Host of the event, Third District Ald. Alex Brower, said his big takeaway was a call to action.

Everyday Hero: See the ICU dolls calming patients in Monroe
A Green County nurse turned Facebook freebies into ICU therapy tools.

Education leaders jumpstart Wisconsin's declining enrollment with school choice open enrollment week
Carol Shires, vice president of operations at School Choice Wisconsin, said she hopes school choice week creates interest in the state’s schools.

World News

Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.

Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain.

Palestine Action protesters cleared of Elbit burglary
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.

Wegovy maker warns of 'painful' price cuts as shares plunge
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.

Hope for Olympic skater in Minions music dispute
Figure skater Tomas-Llorence Guarino Sabate is optimistic he can perform to music from the Minions films at the Winter Olympics after receiving copyright clearance.

Starmer to release files on Mandelson appointment
It comes ahead of a Commons vote to disclose documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files
Twenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Who is in the files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

I needed to face Letby in court, baby's mum says in new Netflix documentary
The mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.

Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits
Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?

How we decluttered our home and you can too
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say
The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.

What's happening and who to look out for in Milan-Cortina
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue
Ukraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.

Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years
The Crown star had to change her diet due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.

Inquests open into babies killed by Lucy Letby
The five babies were murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China
This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.

The F1, football and NFL figures who kept Epstein links after conviction
Senior figures in sport maintained personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while others were discussed regarding potential deals.

Is Guardiola right about Man City's lower net spend?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team only sit seventh on net spend over the last five years. Is he right?

'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squad
In a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour.