Local Wisconsin News

Beloit schools install emergency inhalers in every building
It has given staff a new way to respond quickly when students experience asthma attacks.

Feeling more like spring this weekend
Highs continue to get into the 40s and 50s.

Former Badgers help U.S. rout Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals
Megan Keller, Laila Edwards, Hannah Bilka and Britta Curl-Salemme also scored in an outing during which the U.S. had five goals in the second period.

Restaurant owner detained by immigration officials, community offers support
Noel Quintana and his wife Ofelia co-own Señor Machetes, which opened in 2019.

Kenosha school leaders prepare to take action after gun-related incidents at Bradford High School this week
On Wednesday, police arrested a 16-year-old who brought with a loaded gun to school.

Competitive congressional race in Wisconsin heats up, as Democrats try to take back House
The race for Wisconsin’s third congressional district could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin
The bill looks to create a new autonomous driving safety board through WisDOT.

Turning heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day
How one small donation can help your local ecosystem and get your ex's thorn out of your side

Prolonged snow coverage leads to areas of snow mold
Thanks to big snowfall events this winter and weeks of prolonged snow cover, residents are discovering fungus on their lawns.

DNR warns of ice dangers heading into sturgeon spearing opener, as temps rise
Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend, meaning anglers need to be careful on frozen bodies of water

Last month was one of the warmest Januaries on record
The global mean temperature for January was above-average for the 50th straight year.

UW-Madison students now required to disclose vaccination status under new policy
It comes after a student tested positive for measles, leading to multiple exposures. UW clarified the policy doesn't require someone to be vaccinated.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Valentine's Day events, Broadway show, antique show
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Ascension Wisconsin physician works to make health care accessible
Dr. Chris Ford is an emergency medicine physician at Ascension Wisconsin. He also takes part in "Walk with a Doc” and “Black Men in White Coats."

Wisconsin restaurants make tough choices as beef prices soar to record highs
In December 2022, the price for a pound was $4.76, and two months ago, the price increased to $6.52.

Smitten spenders: Local stores optimistic about Valentine’s Day shopping
Valentine's spending is expected to reach $29 billion this year.

Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng powers Bucks past Oklahoma City, 110-93
Dieng had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocks.

Catcher William Contreras, Brewers reach $9.4 million, 1-year deal just before arbitration hearing
This marks the second straight year in which the two-time All-Star has agreed to terms on a deal shortly before a potential arbitration hearing.

Left-hander José Quintana finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies
Quintana, who turned 37 last month, went 11-7 with a 3.96 ERA last year in 24 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Great weekend to spend outdoors
Temperatures continue to get even warmer.

World News

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger
In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path.

Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight
Ms Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

William and Catherine all smiles in Valentine's Day photograph
The previously unseen photo was shared with the caption "Happy Valentine's Day" along with a heart emoji.

GB women shock curling world champions Canada
Great Britain's women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics, beating medal contenders Canada 7-6.

Sweden survive crash chaos to win silver in cross-country relay
Sweden claim an incredible silver medal as Frida Karlsson completes a heroic comeback after Ebba Andersson crashed and lost one of her skis in the women's cross-country ski final.

'I told him where to stick it' - Canada and Sweden in curling cheating row
When the men's rinks of Canada and Sweden met at the Winter Olympics in Cortina on Friday, tempers became frayed.

Skier makes history for Brazil by winning gold in giant slalom
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation's first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom.

GB's Muir starts big air campaign - Saturday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Are families being priced out of restaurants?
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.

Rae fell for a chatbot called Barry, but their love might die when ChatGPT-4o is switched off
Rae began speaking to Barry after a difficult divorce, but Barry lives on an old model of ChatGPT that's being shut down.

Rubio speech signals US-Europe relations are bruised but still friendly
The US Secretary of State sounds a conciliatory tone as he addresses European leaders in Munich.

Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick
Romance rumours have swirled around the Wuthering Heights co-stars. But is all as it seems?

He was once a teen 'superstar'. But James Van Der Beek's cancer left him cash-strapped
A fundraiser was set up to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.

Queen's letter of support left Gisèle Pelicot 'overwhelmed'
The Queen's note said Gisèle Pelicot's courage had "created a powerful legacy that will change the narrative around shame, forever".

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party
The new party is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe.

UK basks in sunshine ahead of snow and ice weather warnings
After days of cloud and rain, the weekend starts sunny and cold with further snow and ice warnings as Simon King expalains

Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog put up for sale
Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

Two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche
The Britons had been part of a group of five people accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d'Isère.

Police activity under way near Nancy Guthrie's home
A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout, reports say
The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Father of Coronation Street star to climb Everest on behalf of son and other deaf children
Michael Woods says he is inspired by his actor son Joseph, who plays Aled Winter-Brown.

Somalian airline praises pilot for crash-landing faulty plane, saving all 55 on board
All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.

Rare loggerhead turtle washes up on Suffolk beach during storm
The warm-water turtle is assessed and taken to a specialist centre for treatment.

Student beats seven other comedians to be crowned UK's pun champion
Adam Ernest Pickard beat seven other comedians to claim the 2026 title at the Leicester Comedy Festival.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
And an update from Tehran.

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

'She's running with the ski under her arm' - Sweden survive crash chaos to win silver
Sweden claim an incredible silver medal as Frida Karlsson completes a heroic comeback after Ebba Andersson crashed and lost one of her skis in the women's cross-country ski final.