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Shelters prepare for busy weekend as brutal cold arrives
Organization leaders said donations can be a matter of life or death.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Muskego Police believes Bass Bay Brewhouse a 'total loss' after fire
When crews arrived at the scene Friday morning, they were met with heavy smoke and flames that were “rapidly spreading throughout the structure.”

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases be first heard by the three-judge panel over objections from Republicans.

Here’s what to expect when Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial starts on Monday
When jurors arrive at the federal courthouse, one of the first things they will hear is the opening statements from both legal teams.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others.

Blast of Arctic air ahead for this weekend
Dangerously low wind chills are likely through Sunday morning.

Arctic air settles in this weekend
Dangerously cold wind chills arrive overnight.

No charges for officer who shot, killed person in Fort Atkinson
Footage shows the suspect aimed a rifle at police.

'Dust Bunny': A family film but with an R rating
“Dust Bunny” opens this weekend in theaters.

‘Rosemead’: Based on true story about a family pushed to the edge
The film was inspired by a true story as told by Frank Shyong for the LA Times.

The earliest sunset isn't on the winter solstice
The shortest day of the year does not correlate to the earliest sunset of the year.

West Allis father charged in the beating death of 4-year-old son pleads not guilty
Cruz faces six felonies relating to an Oct. 18 incident, when authorities attempted to save his son after a beating that he allegedly gave.

How to cope with grief, stress during the holidays
The holidays can be a time of joy, but for others, it could come with sadness.

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe over the holidays
The weather outside is frightful, but there’s no need to frighten your pets this holiday season.

Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

First responders advise Wisconsinites to be prepared as extreme cold arrives
From heater fires to slip injuries, here are some common dangers to be aware of with extreme cold.

Wisconsin hires Eric Mateos as offensive line coach and doesn't renew AJ Blazek's contract
Mateos had coached Arkansas’ offensive line the last two seasons.

Kuzma and Portis lead Bucks past Celtics 116-101 without injured Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks have improved to 2-7 this season when playing without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Arctic air overtakes the state this weekend
The coldest air of the season arrives this weekend.

World News

King praised for 'powerful' early cancer detection message
The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.

Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'reckless', says Starmer
The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?

Robert Rhodes plotted to kill his wife - years later, his child's evidence convicted him
Robert Rhodes killed his wife Dawn in their Earlswood home, coercing his child into the plans.

Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut down
Police say they are in the process of charging one man with criminal damage after the tree was felled.

The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Avatar composer reveals secrets behind the soundtrack
Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

‘A lone person battling the system’ - hundreds reveal struggle to get help for adopted children
A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.

Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire
Thai PM says he told US president a ceasefire is only possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces.

Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'
A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.

Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

The Papers: 'King's cancer fight boost' and 'EU freezes' Russian assets
The King's cancer treatment update leads Saturday's papers.

As the USA targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea
Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK.

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Police investigate after £4.6m college sold for £1
Peterborough City Council officers have concerns over the sale of a building used by City College.

Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win
Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades.

Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law

How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up
When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

IVF podcasters 'thrilled' to win audio award
Becky and Ben Saer say they are thrilled with an APA award for their podcast on fertility treatment.

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Is Flu Different This Winter?
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up