Local Wisconsin News

Poultry flock in Marquette County dies from bird flu
All 38 of the backyard birds died due to contracting the disease.

Yorkville ‘not interested’ in backup data center
Developer Ken Nelson shared the update in a text with Spectrum News 1 on Tuesday morning following a community discussion.

'It has been tough out here': Amid rising costs and tariffs, several Milwaukee businesses announce plans to shutter
Some also took to social media with a plea to the community for help as they struggle to stay afloat.

'They’re cutting medication in half': Seniors anxious as government programs remain in limbo
The Trump administration has threatened Wisconsin that the USDA will withhold payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The annual Holiday Train is comin’ to town this December. Here’s where you can see it
It'll be in Wisconsin from Dec. 9-11, making stops in a handful of cities and towns.

Everyday Heroes: Pop-up porches offer free food and clothing to help stretch holiday dollars
A community front porch started at Alyssa Queensberry’s home about a year ago; Now, she teams up with local businesses to expand her reach.

Another winter storm arrives later today
Some will get heavy snow, while others will see a wintry mix.

Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case
Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020 but fought to have the defeat overturned. He won the state in both 2016 and 2024.

NFC North-leading Packers will face major challenges in back-to-back road games
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers can't afford to get complacent now that they have regained first place in the NFC North.

Milwaukee holiday drive donates over 1,700 items to Red Cross
The items will be used to assist victims of house fires.

Backup data center discussions set for Monday night in Yorkville
Farmland in Racine County being considered as a potential backup data center site. Yorkville leaders are set to discuss the possibility Monday night.

Gov. Evers signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to make sextortion a standalone crime in Wisconsin
Scammers can now be charged with felony murder if a victim of sexual extortion, commonly called “sextortion,” dies by suicide.

Farmers have mixed reactions to $12B in aid for farmers announced by president Trump
The President said he's using tariff revenue to bailout farmers.

Early icy temperatures tempt Wisconsin ice anglers  
Herman said even though some of northern lakes and bays already have several inches of ice, most of the state still has lots of open water.

More snow and Arctic air ahead for Wisconsin this week
A disruptive winter storm is ahead Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures plummeting by the weekend.

SUV hangs on bridge, federal agent crawls out window to safety
The car that was hit — a mid-sized SUV — was stuck, “resting partially atop a retaining wall, with both passenger-side wheels hanging over the wall.”

How beet juice is an effective weapon against icy roads
In the challenging fight against icy roads, many states turn to beet juice as the answer.

Your ultimate guide to outdoor winter activities in Wisconsin
From tubing to ice skating, here's a list of things to do during the winter.

Cinnabon worker fired after racist outburst directed at customers goes viral
The video showed a white, female employee cursing at and taunting the customers from behind the counter as one of them recorded the encounter.

Superior police officer shot, suspect taken into custody
Officers were responding to a potential domestic dispute on Sunday, Dec. 7, when one officer was injured by a suspect.

World News

Trump criticises 'weak' European leaders over Ukraine and immigration
In his latest public criticism of Europe, the US president claims countries are "decaying".

Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children's commissioner Anne Longfield
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Baroness Longfield had "devoted her life to children's rights".

Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report finds
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

New flu strain is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.

Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care is blighting England’s maternity services.

Two charged over Heathrow suitcase robbery and suspected pepper spray attack
Two men have appeared in court charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance.

Starbucks workers in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

Mother collects degree for student who took his life after marking error
Ethan Scott Brown was told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow after being awarded the wrong grade in one course.

Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia
Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.

Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway' need a reboot?
Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.

Nothing beats it - can you guess what's been named TikTok's UK song of the year?
Hold My Hand claims the title thanks to the viral 'nothing beats a Jet2holiday' trend.

Does Japan's megaquake warning mean the 'big one' is coming?
An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

Crunch budget vote risks trouble for French PM
Sebastian Lecornu's authority could be called into question if his budget fails to secure a majority.

Christmas shoppers turn to AI for those hard-to-buy-for people
Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.

Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.

Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare.

CCTV shows suspects make off with stolen Matisse artworks in Brazil
Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks on foot in São Paulo.

Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed under Magnum, says co-founder
Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.

Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

Man, 28, charged with raping two 14-year-old girls
GMP says Sultani Bakatash is accused of sexual offences against two 14-year-old girls.

UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.

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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?

Trump v Europe?
Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'.

England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - McGrath
Australia legend Glenn McGrath says England must now know they need to adapt their approach and win the third Test in Adelaide or they could be facing a 5-0 Ashes defeat.

Red Bull adviser Marko to leave team after 20 years
Red Bull announce motorsport adviser Helmut Marko will leave the team after 20 years at the end of 2025.

Dubois added to Paul-Joshua card after joining MVP
Caroline Dubois leaves Boxxer to join Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and will fight on Paul v Joshua undercard.

How did Littler get Man Utd away tickets - and why has it sparked debate?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore how Luke Littler got Manchester United away tickets against Wolves on Monday evening.

England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour
Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of England’s Ashes tour and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher.

Hamilton's struggles and ranking Verstappen's 2025 - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after McLaren's Lando Norris wins the drivers' championship.