Local Wisconsin News

Snowfall and strong winds last into Monday
All areas see snowfall overnight, then have to deal with strong winds through Monday.

One person is dead and another is injured in midair helicopter crash in New Jersey, officials say
Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said rescuers responded to a report of an aviation crash around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday.

Looking back at 2025 in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks runs back through our "In Focus" interviews of 2025.

In Focus: State Supreme Court election, bipartisan budget a major focus of 2025
We revisit key accomplishments of 2025 in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

In Focus: Data centers, cellphone bans and the NFL Draft big spotlights in 2025
Here's a look back at some of the major developments in the last year.

A look back at Wisconsin's major weather, celestial events in 2025
From historic floods to Northern Lights, here's what happened this year.

In Focus: Reflecting on tourism in 2025
We highlight several counties around the state.

Dennis Krause Blog: Disappointing night for Packers
There’s a chance the Packers will see the Bears in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs at Soldier Field in a couple of weeks.

Apartment fire displaces dozens of families Christmas Day; Milwaukee leaders push for better fire safety regulation
Dozens of families are left without a home after their 46-unit apartment building caught fire on Christmas morning.

Packers fans ready for possible playoff game against the Bears
With so many injuries on the roster, questions remain for the Packers as they take on the Baltimore Ravens.

Political strategists prepare for pivotal 2026 Wisconsin governor's race
It's the first open gubernatorial race in Wisconsin since 2010.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers clinch a playoff berth in Lions' loss to Vikings
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson doubtful and Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers game Saturday
Love practiced on a limited basis this week. Willis hurt his throwing shoulder against the Bears.

Got a bunch of holiday leftovers? Study shows how freezing food could reduce food waste
The study revealed that food waste remains high, however, about 6% of wasted household food in the U.S. were discarded frozen items.

Winter weather for the last weekend of December
Cloudy and quiet Saturday before more rain and snow arrive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Packers v. Ravens, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, tango holiday party
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Janesville nonprofit serves hundreds of free Christmas meals to the community
The nonprofit "ECHO" has been holding the event annually for more than 40 years.

Salvation Army's 36th annual Christmas Family Feast feeds thousands
The Salvation Army fed thousands at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Ravens game
This is an opponent the Packers don't play very often in the regular season. This is their first game against Baltimore since 2021.

World News

Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
Both the US president and Zelensky described the talks as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".

Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine
Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets as Tories push for deportation from UK
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
2025 has been a year of multiple major conflicts and it is becoming clear that one of them has geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance.

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.

The words from my dad that saved me as a new parent
Professor Green and Ryan Libbey open up about how fatherhood affected them and how you can protect your mental health.

Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes
"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100
An investigation is under way after the train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda.

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.

More than 300 earthquakes recorded in UK in 2025
Areas of Perthshire and the western Highlands, southern parts of Wales, and Yorkshire and Lancashire saw the most seismic activity, British Geological Survey data shows.

Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

The Papers: 'Push to strip Egyptian's UK citizenship' and 'God created Bardot'
Pressure mounts for Egyptian dissident to be deported from the UK, and French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

Catching the hunters trapping rare songbirds in China
The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.

Mum's 27-year wait for global explorer to come home
Angela Bushby says her first words to son Karl will be, "what time do you call this?"

Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - why India's big cities are becoming unliveable
Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.

Fireworks and first-footing: Your guide to Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Thousands of people are expected to travel to the city for three days of celebrations.

French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.

Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.

Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.

Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.

'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos
Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.

Classic World War Two film based on a true story
A group of Allied POWs mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi camp.

'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap?