Local Wisconsin News

Jury finds Wisconsin man guilty of forging threat against Trump to get witness deported
The jury found Demetric Scott guilty of identity theft and witness intimidation in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Thursday.

‘I regretted saying it:’ Wisconsin Congressman backtracks on whether Minneapolis ICE shooting was 'murder'
On Monday, Glenn Grothman told Spectrum News the Minnesota resident’s death was a “murder.” On Thursday, he retracted his remarks.

Repeal of controversial law hinges on what happens in ongoing government funding fight
The law would allow eight Senators to sue the Department of Justice for at least $500,000.

Sons of the American Legion group prepares to sleep outside while raising money for homeless veterans in Wisconsin
Over the past six years, the group has raised over $380,000 with Operation Homeless Veterans.

Mother-daughter team rescues lost sheep in Ozaukee County
People throughout Ozaukee County shared daily sightings and surveillance camera footage online.

Seasonal temperatures return for the first day of February
Highs return back to the 20s.

One last frigid day before a weekend warm-up
Subzero wind chills still in place much of Friday.

Beloit affordable housing project moving forward
A four-story, 55-unit affordable apartment building is set to take over the former site of the YMCA on Riverside Drive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Taylor Swift sing-along, grown-up book fair, ice festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'Stop the insanity': City alderman asks WisDOT to reconsider 27th Street closure
More long-term road closures will go into effect Monday as part of the Interstate-94 East-West Project.

Businesses weigh closing during 'National Shutdown'
Organizers called for people not to attend school or work, and not to shop or spend money.

Mequon woman advocates for better memory care regulations after father had improper care
While facilities advertise memory care services, there’s no standardized framework to ensure staff are trained in dementia-specific care.

GOP bill would eliminate concealed carry permits in Wisconsin
Wisconsin would join 29 other states in the U.S. in allowing constitutional carry of firearms.

Wisconsin DNR investigating potential fish kill in Silver Lake
The DNR got a call on Monday from a fisherman on the lake, saying he wasn’t seeing any fish on his electronics and his minnows were turning up dead.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to face off in March debate ahead of general election
Appeals Court Judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor are the two candidates vying for a spot on the court.

State lawmakers re-introduce African American History Education Act
The proposal would require that African American history be taught in all K-12 Wisconsin schools.

How to keep your pets safe during cold spells
If you’re too cold to go outside, so is your pet.

Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold
American speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport.

Blackwell scores 23, including Wisconsin's final 7 points, and Badgers rally past Minnesota 67-63
Wisconsin trailed by 18 points at halftime against a Golden Gophers team missing leading scorer Cade Tyson.

Wisconsin small businesses say they're in good shape at start of 2026
Jasper Guitar Co. in Green Bay said it looks at this year as a potential “breakout.”

World News

Asylum seeker sentenced to at least 29 years for murdering hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte
Deng Majek is told by the mother of victim Rhiannon Whyte that she hopes he never sees the outside world.

Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protests at Minnesota church
Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

Fire halts Euston rail services to several cities across the UK
There is major disruption on all rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction.

China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, as Starmer says he hopes Xi will visit UK
The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism.

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old.

Djokovic & Alcaraz win five-set epics to reach Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after both players maintain their respective bids for history by coming through five-set epics on an extraordinary day in Melbourne.

UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.

Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed chair?
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

Why Iran's response to a US attack could be different this time
Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.

'I get nightmares': Child tells BBC of botched surgery by disgraced GOSH surgeon
12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar

Weekly quiz: Which record is Harry Styles set to break?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The secret warehouse used to store 450,000 treasures found on HS2 route
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

Camilla, Joanna Lumley and David Tennant join memorial for author Jilly Cooper
The Queen joined stars of TV show Rivals at a memorial service for Dame Jilly Cooper.

Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat.

Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.

Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

Secret filming catches locksmith charging 10 times their original quote
A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.

Maya Jama and Ruben Dias' Cheshire home targeted by burglars
Jama was in South Africa filming Love Island and Dias was watching his team Manchester City play.

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

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Why does Keir Starmer's visit matter to China?
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.

Can Trump 'de-escalate' Minneapolis tensions after Alex Pretti killing?
And the president blames Democrat Ihan Omar after she was attacked

Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission

Djokovic & Alcaraz win five-set epics to reach Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after both players maintain their respective bids for history by coming through five-set epics on an extraordinary day in Melbourne.

Benfica meet Real in play-offs after dramatic league phase encounter
Benfica will face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs just three weeks after their dramatic league phase encounter.

Mateta 'not in right place' to play against Forest
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is "not in the right place" to play against Nottingham Forest as he continues to be linked with a move away, says Oliver Glasner.