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11 construction workers near Epic campus treated for possible carbon monoxide poisoning
In a statement Wednesday, construction company JP Cullen said everyone was treated and released.

Online learning program allows inmates to earn certificate
Cornell University is the ivy league school behind eCornell.

Dozens of Milwaukee residents share opposition for facial recognition technology
FRT is powered by artificial intelligence. It analyzes facial features from digital images, videos and real-time security footage.

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

Switching out the snow for sunshine
Although we started Friday with snow, we'll end it sunny.

'A little bit of the southern comfort': Flavors of the South find a home in Wisconsin at Wilder's Bistro
Chef Terrance Wilder said many of the dishes pay homage to Mississippi, where his grandparents are from.

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner urges residents and businesses to add flood insurance to their policies
Monday, Feb. 9, marks six months since the devastating Wisconsin floods.

What are 287(g) agreements? Wisconsin sheriff's departments strengthen cooperation with ICE
The agreements give local law enforcement the power to identify, process and detain undocumented individuals.

The Bucks' new president on Giannis, the future and family
Josh Glessing, a Wisconsin native, succeeds Peter Feigin.

State lawmakers differ over data center regulations
Discussions continue in the State Capitol on the best ways to regulate the growing number of data centers in Wisconsin.

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
All eyes have been on Antetokounmpo after a wild week of rumors to trade the two-time All-Star away from Milwaukee.

Despite supporting the Second Amendment, Wisconsin Republicans question whether Alex Pretti should have been carrying his gun
One lawyer said, "You're either a second amendment person, or you're not."

New Rockwell Automation manufacturing site will be built in New Berlin
The company had previously announced the site in November of last year.

Police capture ‘serial defecator’ in park using drone, trail cameras
Trail cameras established a pattern of the 46-year-old woman defecating in the park during the early morning.

16-year-old boy killed, 2 other teens injured in Kenosha shooting
Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old boy, have been arrested in the incident.

Landlord-tenant issues top Wisconsin consumer complaints for fourth year in a row
DATCP said it responded to 2,620 complaints in this category and the hotline received 5,220 phone calls.

Dane County airport sets passenger record in 2025, exceeding pre-pandemic levels for first time
Nearly 2.5 million passengers went through the airport, exceeding the previous record in 2019 by almost 100,000.

Lawrence University professors take home Grammy for 22-member band
Professors Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser received the Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance award.

Bucks overcome a 44-point game by Trey Murphy III and beat Pelicans 141-137 in OT
The Bucks pulled ahead for good by scoring the first five points of overtime, on a Rollins driving layup and a Myles Turner 3-pointer.

Some Wisconsin nonprofits face funding challenges, uncertainty in new year
Nonprofit organizations around the state face less certain funding streams.

World News

The stage is set for the greatest show on Earth - your essential guide to the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.

Sir Elton calls press intrusion into his baby son 'truly sickening'
The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

TV licence fee to rise by £5.50 to £180 from April
The cost of a TV licence currently increases in line with inflation each year until 2027.

TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.

The two-stage vetting process that saw Mandelson appointed as US ambassador
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

The household names that appear in the files
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry
Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.

Watch: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi brave London rain for Wuthering Heights premiere
The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire.

Weekly quiz: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories?

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office
Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.

I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands
Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

Mariah Carey and more curling - guide to Friday's action
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Winter Olympics 2026
Coverage of the team event in the figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Spanish skater given Minions music permission
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.

Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city?
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

US and Iran hold talks as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

Jeweller Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds
The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC finds
Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25.

Fisherman fleeing elephants killed by crocodile in Zambia
The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants.

Anger over Alton Towers changes for visitors who are autistic or have ADHD
New rules at Alton Towers and other Merlin attractions have seen a backlash from some customers.

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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.