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Study suggests new hotel be built at Miller High Life Theater site to maximize Baird Center
The study, done by Hunden Partners, reveals that business was lost by the convention center due to a lack of lodging nearby.

All eyes on Giannis and the Bucks as NBA trade deadline approaches
Teams like Golden State, Miami and New York are interested in him. The Bucks must decide whether to trade their star player or hold onto him.

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.

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.

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.

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

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.

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.

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

Driver jailed for life over deadly Christmas Day rampage in London's West End
Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.

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.

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

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.

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.

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
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.

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.

Joanna Lumley, Camilla and David Tennant join memorial for author Jilly Cooper
Royalty and acting stars were at the London service to pay their tributes to the writer.

Manchester Pride confirms go-ahead after previous operator went bust
The future of the event had looked uncertain after the organisers went into voluntary liquidation last year.

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

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.

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.

Four guilty of murdering innocent woman in drug turf war
Joanne Penney was shot dead at close range when she opened the door of a property in Talbot Green.

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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 steals show as Australian Open finally ignites
A slow-burning Australian Open looks set for a final weekend flourish after Novak Djokovic takes the limelight once again in Melbourne.

'Most talked about thing in world football' - Newcastle's life after Isak
Newcastle United face Liverpool on Saturday for the first time since the injured Alexander Isak left the club in September following "the most talked about" saga in world football

Carrick not ruling out Man Utd deadline day moves
Manchester United's interim head coach Michael Carrick is not ruling out the possibility of the club doing business on transfer deadline day