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BBB shares the 12 scams of the holidays
From misleading social media product ads to free gift cards, here's what you need to know to stay safe this holiday season.

Environmental group files lawsuit against PSC over Beaver Dam data center energy use records
It comes after Midwest Environmental Advocates said the PSC denied its record request for unredacted documents about electrical load projections.

‘We just got to execute’: Denver’s solid defense will put pressure on Packers' receivers
The Packers are visiting the Broncos on Sunday and are preparing to face defensive challenges.

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race
Brennan said he would be a governor who both fights President Trump’s “chaos and dysfunction” and works across the aisle with Republicans.

Jury selection for trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan begins Thursday
So far, 34 potential jurors have been struck based on an initial questionnaire, leaving roughly 90 potential jurors in the pool.

Tariffs may fuel more ‘shopping local’ but businesses still face challenges 
According to a survey by the personal finance company NerdWallet, 74% of shoppers expect tariffs will impact their holiday shopping this year.

Briefly sunny today with colder temperatures
A few out west may get snowflakes this afternoon.

Push for more green and gold snowplow lights in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, flashing green lights on snowplows and other city and county maintenance vehicles are a safety feature allowed by law since 2022.

Milwaukee chef testifies on Capitol Hill, calls on lawmakers to strengthen the Affordable Care Act
On Thursday, the Senate will vote on two proposals to address health care costs, but neither is expected to pass.

FBI Milwaukee, MPD offer $10,000 reward for information on 12-year-old girl who was fatally shot
Milwaukee Police Inspector Paul Lough said the case has gone cold and there's no new information.

State Democrats reintroduce 'Save Our Schools' Act
Democrats say legislative Republicans have underfunded public schools for more than a decade.

More snow and Arctic air ahead for Wisconsin this week
Two additional rounds of light snow are possible along with plummeting temperatures by the weekend.

Photos: Another winter storm leaves a fresh blanket of snow across Wisconsin
Take a look at pictures taken by local photographers and viewers throughout the state.

Here are the Wisconsin snowfall totals from the latest storm
Though totals didn’t near the last storm’s amounts, some still saw over a half a foot.

Over $159 million offered to 29 Wisconsin municipalities for lead pipe replacement
The funding is being offered through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy says ace Freddy Peralta 'due to be a wealthy man' with `a lot of acreage'
The 29-year-old right-hander is under contract through 2026 and is coming off a standout season.

Waukesha County pantry receives multimillion donation from Waukesha natives
Waukesha natives Karen and Dick Vaughn chose to donate to a cause close to their hearts.

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

Here's Milwaukee Public Schools' plan to improve literacy
Improving literacy is a big focus for Milwaukee Public Schools this school year. The district has a new plan to carry out that goal.

Check road conditions around Wisconsin
Plus get WisDOT's winter driving tips.

World News

England's busiest A&E hit by flu wave - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.

From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location
A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.

Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.

Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.

Residents' anger as illegal waste dumps appear near homes
One dump is affecting house prices, with owners saying estate agents' current advice is 'don't sell'.

Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life while riding mountain bike
Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

Sandie Peggie tribunal judgement amended after 'made up' quote row
The nurse has confirmed her legal team will appeal the findings of the tribunal which were published on Monday.

'Monumental betrayal' - cheapest World Cup final ticket to cost £3,119
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing strategy for World Cup tickets.

Ukraine hands US revised peace plan proposal, Germany says
The latest draft includes proposals on territorial concessions, Germany's chancellor says.

Hunger Games fans thrilled by return of Jennifer Lawrence
Co-star Josh Hutcherson is also set to resume his role as Peeta in prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Watch: Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing
Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker
The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.

Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think)
After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country.

Roman Kemp: Race Across the World made me and my sister friends again
The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them.

Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding
María Corina Machado, who has been threatened by her home country's government, speaks about her secret journey to Norway.

Who is up for the Sports Personality of the Year award?
Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

'I am to be executed like a criminal': Mary Queen of Scots' final letter to go on rare display
The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.

OpenAI makes deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora
The agreement will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters.

Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14s
A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.

Police apologise to family of first child killed in Troubles
Patrick Rooney's mother, now 88, took legal action against the PSNI over his death.

Queen records special broadcast with John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters were murdered
The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve.

Landlord faces nightmare clean as £40k rent unpaid
Nevena Khediri says her tenant left her property in an "indescribable" state after her eviction.

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Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.

Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?

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

A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time
Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?