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'It's the biggest rivarly in football': Packers fans may need to spend thousands to see game in Chicago
The rarity of a Bears-Packers playoff game has pushed ticket prices sky high.

How federal funding cut could impact child care in Wisconsin
Trump administration threatens funding cuts to all states nationwide.

Venezuelan restaurant owner reacts to Maduro arrest
Badell opened La Taguara 12 years ago to bring traditional Venezuelan food to Madison.

Historic Lake House Inn destroyed by fire
Investigators say the Lake House Inn in Edgerton is a total loss.

Sheboygan County grows total economic impact by 2.5% from 2023 to 2024
The city's heritage was founded in industry and manufacturing but has evolved over many decades.

Michael Schumacher, Wisconsin author of biographies of Alan Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75
Schumacher's daughter, Emily Schumacher, said her father passed away on Dec. 29.

Wisconsin lawmakers make early predictions about the political power up for grabs in 2026
Control of the Wisconsin Senate, Assembly and governor’s office will all be left in the hands of voters come November.

Rain and freezing rain arrive late Monday night
Icy conditions are possible in central and northern Wisconsin.

Peter Feigin stepping down as president of Milwaukee Bucks after 12 seasons
Josh Glessing, who has been working as the Haslam Sports Group’s chief of strategy and development, will be taking over for Feigin.

Daniel Vogelbach returning to Brewers as hitting coach on Pat Murphy's staff
He's one of four newcomers on the Brewers coaching staff.

State legislators discuss priorities before returning to Madison
Lawmakers only have a few months left to work before the legislative session ends.

Blaha, Wisconsin-River Falls beats defending champion North Central 24-14 for D-III title
Kaleb Blaha threw a touchdown pass and added two rushing TDs to help Wisconsin-River Falls beat defending national champion North Central.

Jordan Stolz starts but doesn't race the 1,500 after being fastest at 500 at the U.S. Olympic trials
Stolz already was prequalified for the Milan Cortina Olympics in four events based on World Cup results.

Now Hiring: Madison medical transport company opens positions as demand grows
NMotion completes hundreds of trips each month, prompting an expansion in hiring to keep up with increasing demand.

Racine Fire Department tests a cost-saving solution for maintaining its fire trucks
The Racine Fire Department is among the departments that have opted to refurbish some of its trucks.

Rubio says U.S. won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Meanwhile, interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez invited Trump "to collaborate" and said she's seeking "respectful relations."

Dennis Krause Blog: Now things get real for Packers
The team that gets hot will make the Super Bowl. Could it be the Packers?

'I’ve always wanted to come see the trials': Tickets sell out at Pettit Center for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
With a little over a month before the 2026 Olympic Winter Games kick off in Northern Italy, the race was heating up in Milwaukee.

Little Switzerland sees record attendance as winter break ends
Good weather has Little Switzerland seeing its best attendance in 14 years.

In Focus: Agency Cocktail Lounge adapts to decline in alcohol drinking
While many bars offer “mocktails” on the menu, Agency does something different.

World News

Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in US court
Delcy Rodríguez said she was pained by what she called the "kidnapping" of Maduro and his wife.

'I'm a prisoner of war' - In the room for Maduro's dramatic court hearing
During the 40-minute arraignment, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapon charges.

Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.

Electric car discounts are 'unsustainable' as sales climb, car group warns
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions on EVs.

Our children waited too long for the same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson's twins
After Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.

New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates
NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.

West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban
BBC News has seen a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour.

Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration
The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position

Snow and ice hit UK road and rail travel with schools forced to shut
The Arctic blast is set to continue into Tuesday, and temperatures over lying snow could dip to -12C.

Nestle recalls some baby formula products over toxin fears
Nestle said it had received no reports of problems and was recalling the products "out of an abundance of caution".

Trump's actions raise thorny legal questions, in US and abroad
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.

Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela?
Trump has made numerous threats against other nations in Washington's orbit.

Watch: Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores's journey to court
The deposed Venezuelan president and his wife appeared in handcuffs as they were escorted by armed officers.

Cuba defiant as it braces for post-Maduro era
The prospects for Cuba - a close ally of Nicolás Maduro's Venezuela - are now bleak, writes the BBC's Will Grant.

US oil companies see shares rise amid hopes that Venezuelan reserves can be tapped
Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth.

What Trump supporters in Florida make of US 'running' Venezuela
Republicans in Miami tell the BBC they back the Venezuela move and don't see parallels with Iraq .

Thirty-two Cubans killed during US's operation to seize Maduro
Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?
Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.

The Papers: 'I'm a prisoner of war' says Maduro and 'that's Amorim'
The court appearance of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro leads most of Tuesday's papers, and the sacking of the Man United boss also features.

Why complaining in a restaurant is better than venting online
It is tempting to seethe silently and then vent online afterwards, but here is how to get what you want at the time.

The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

Tactics, transfers and turmoil - inside the fall of Amorim as Man United manager
After 14 months, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United - but where did it all go wrong?

Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung snapped selfies with China's Xi Jinping as he pursues better ties with China in a four-day visit.

Woman swept away with her daughter was a beautiful soul, says friend
A close friend pays tribute to Sarah and Grace Keeling, who were swept away at Withernsea.

Open prison faces review as two prisoners remain on the run
A manhunt was launched after three inmates failed to return to prison on New Years' Day.

Apprentice contestant accused of racist posts
Munaf is accused of misconduct after sharing a series of "offensive" posts over a two-year period.

Greenland and Denmark should decide territory's future, says Starmer after Trump threats
It comes after President Trump again said "we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security".

All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified
Forty people were killed when a fire swept through a busy bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.

Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

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Trump strikes Venezuela, captures the President, says the US will take over
President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.