Local Wisconsin News

'It is a privilege to do it': Meet the artist behind the Hannah Dugan trial courtroom sketches 
Adela Tesnow, a graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, was hired by local media outlets to document the trial each day.

People rush to mail card and gifts as holiday shipping deadlines approach
The last minute rush is on to mail holiday cards and gifts to loved ones by Christmas. The longer you wait, the more shipping will cost.

Wisconsin Republicans support GOP health care proposal
It was debated in the U.S. House Wednesday. The bill would not extend expiring Obamacare subsidies.

Government rests case against Judge Hannah Dugan on trial's 3rd day
Follow along as evidence is presented in the case against Dugan, who's accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers.

Scholar Athlete: Anna Curatola
Anna Curatola is a senior at Muskego High School. She’s a three-sport athlete competing in basketball, cross country and track.

Wintry mix and rain arrive tonight
Snow, freezing rain, and rain are all possible through Thursday.

Slender Man attacker won't contest state's effort to revoke release privileges after escape
Morgan Geyser's attorney, Tony Cotton, sent a letter to the court Tuesday saying that she will not fight the petition.

Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance
Shareholders can still decide to tender their shares in favor of Paramount’s offer for the entire company.

Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four
The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky.

Tribe files lawsuit against U.S. Army Corps over Enbridge Line 5 reroute
The lawsuit argues the Corps unlawfully granted Canadian company Enbridge a permit to construct the new 41-mile section of its Line 5 pipeline.

Winter weather returns for the official start of winter
We return back below average for the first day of winter.

Packers' Josh Jacobs says he hurt his knee again in loss to Broncos. He still wants to play Saturday
Jacobs says he'd rather play through pain than watch from the sideline.

Community rallies around Bass Bay Brewhouse after devastating fire
Bass Bay Brewhouse, a popular Muskego restaurant, was destroyed when a fire broke out Friday, Dec. 12.

Businesses mark one-year anniversary of ALCS shooting
In the weeks that followed the shooting, local businesses stepped up to help.

New school safety bills introduced one year after ALCS shooting
The bills were drafted based off a January listening session with concerned Madison residents.

'They're just trying to stay alive': Lumber companies hurt by tariff war lobby for federal aid
The President gave American farmers billions in aid during a trade war in his first term, but the relief was not extended to hardwood companies.

Packers prepare to face Bears without Parsons
Because the Packers didn't trade for Parsons until late August, Jeff Hafley is used to working with a Packers defense without Parsons.

AAA: More than 2.4 million Wisconsinites projected to travel for the holidays
AAA predicted that 122.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this year between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1.

Everyday Hero: Technical college instructor to retire after spending 50 years on the frontlines of education 
David McFadden said he's been proud to mold the next generation of first responders.

Parsons' injury throws major wrench into Packers' hopes of competing for Super Bowl berth
With three weeks left in the regular season, it puts the Packers in a much more precarious position.

World News

Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.

Rob Reiner's family speak of 'unimaginable pain' as son Nick faces court for murder charges
Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.

In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.

The surprising truth about the generations that suffer loneliness the most
Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain

Family of stabbed girl say she was 'full of life'
Aria Thorpe's family say the nine-year-old was "bubbly" and loved country music.

Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta
Murray Dowey from Dunblane was 16 when he became a victim of sextortion in 2023.

Noise and flashing lights - How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours
Neighbourly tensions often rise during the festive season. Here's how to deal with fallouts without a row.

Two arrested after police say they will act against intifada chants
The Metropolitan and Greater Manchester forces earlier said they would make arrests over "globalise the intifada" chants.

Six southern areas given power to make larger council tax hikes
The councils are among those expected to lose out under a move to shift funding to more deprived areas.

Fifa video game to return after four years in Netflix exclusive
The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.

True origin of 'first black Briton' revealed
Scientists say they now know where the 'Beachy Head Lady', an ancient skeleton, actually came from.

'I learned languages and travelled Europe through Erasmus'
Several years after it was scrapped, the UK is now set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme in 2027.

For decades, their families searched for diamonds. Now childhood friends find a £41,000 gem
The friends dug up the 15.34-carat gem-quality diamond in central India.

Fallout and the secret of the perfect video game adaptation
Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.

What are the 'ghost ships' Venezuela is using to evade oil sanctions?
A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a "ghost fleet" used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions.

Ho ho no! Four ways to stop kids' Christmas meltdowns
Four ways to keep the magic without the meltdowns and create stress-free festive fun for children.

King welcomes those who showed bravery during train knife attack
The group of rail staff and passengers had shown bravery during the Huntingdon train knife attack last month.

Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns
Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.

Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director
The ex-podcaster's announcement comes after US President Donald Trump said he "wants to go back to his show".

Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence "must be the first priority of any government".

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers end protest
Five more people awaiting trial over alleged offences are said to be continuing to refuse food.

Susan Boyle 'incredibly touched' by Timothée Chalamet's praise
The singer says she's "very flattered" after the actor named her as one of his biggest British heroes.

British soldier killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud' in letter
The body of Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, has been repatriated to the UK after his death last week.

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Is The Erasmus Student Scheme Worth The Money?
Government announces return to Erasmus study scheme in 2027.

The Americast Awards 2025… on 5 Live!
What were the biggest moments of the year for America?

Heartwarming drama based on the best-selling novel
A boy, born with facial differences, enters a mainstream school for the first time. Drama.

Is Nancy in danger after 14 days at Celtic?
Four games, four defeats and the fans already turning against him - where do Celtic and Wilfried Nancy go from here?

England to hold ICC talks after Carey DRS error
The England and Wales Cricket Board will meet with the game's governing body in an attempt to review and raise standards of the decision review system.

'He cannot play left-back' - should Trafford 'stick it out' at Man City?
James Trafford is up against one of the best in the world in Gianluigi Donnarumma, but should he stick it out as number two at Manchester City?

Are English clubs ready for Champions League knockouts?
Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United remain in the hunt for Women's Champions League glory - but how are they set for the knockout stages?

Carey scores century but third Test in the balance after day one
Alex Carey hit 106 off 143 balls to help Australia recover from 94-4 to 326-8 at stumps on the opening day of the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide, in a must-win match for Ben Stokes' side if they're to keep the series alive.