Local Wisconsin News

Live Updates: Powerful winter storm brings over two feet of snow, Blizzard Warnings issued
Blizzard warnings have been issued across most of the state until early evening on Monday.

Now Hiring: Milwaukee County Parks in need of lifeguards for the summer season
Milwaukee County Parks is hiring roughly 50 lifeguards to supervise seven of its indoor and outdoor pools for the summer season.

Blizzard conditions extend through Monday
Intense wind and steady snowfall will create near zero visibility at times.

98th Academy Awards: 'One Battle After Another' takes Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor
Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars.

UW Badgers men, Green Bay women get NCAA Tournament bids
The Badgers are in the NCAA tournament for the 29th time.

Badgers get 5 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play High Point in Portland
Wisconsin finished fifth in the Big Ten Conference standings with a record of 24-10.

Major winter storm unfolding across Wisconsin
More than 2 feet of snow have already been measured in parts of the state.

Wausau reacts as winter storm drops nearly two feet of snow
More snow is expected to fall until Monday.

Powerful winter storm continues to bring wintry mix to the state
Blizzard conditions are possible in the U.P. with strong storms in Lower Michigan today into Monday.

Snow clean-up begins in Oshkosh as winter storm kicks off
Some snow removal crews were out as early as 3 a.m. Sunday clearing roads and walkways.

Modern history maker: A look at LGBTQ+ civil rights lawyer Mary Bonauto
Maine attorney Mary Bonauto argued a historic case before the U.S. Supreme Court that paved the way for same-sex marriage throughout the nation.

In Focus: Bill would create NIL regulations at UW
State Rep. Alex Dallman, R-Markesan, authored the bill and joined us to discuss the legislation.

In Focus: How NIL bill would impact Wisconsin college sports
Jim Polzin, a sports columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal who covers the Wisconsin Badgers, shares his perspective.

Breaking down Wisconsin's NIL bill
Ryan Burk talks with UW-Madison, the lawmaker behind it and a sport columnist about the Assembly bill.

In Focus: UW-Madison weighs in NIL bill for student athletes
Chris McIntosh, director of athletics at UW-Madison, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss why he feels NIL legislation in Wisconsin is important.

U.S.-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit
Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday...

The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate
Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates.

Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week
Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week.

'Everyone is stocking up': Wausau residents prepare for over a foot of snow
The winter storm is expected to bring over a foot of snow to Northern Wisconsin.

American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
It's move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries.

World News

'Vulnerable' households to get £53m to help with heating oil costs, Starmer announces
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

See the Oscars winners list in full
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say
Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

Alcohol-free beer and houmous used to measure inflation as UK shifts to healthier living
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key
The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion
The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes
Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

In pictures: Stars and fashion from the red carpet
Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition
The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments
One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Injuries, blown tyres and repair bills - frustration over 'spike' in potholes
One woman who tripped over a "dangerous" pothole says she fears for the safety of other road users.

Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

We'll never know how Dad's body became so decomposed
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?

Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

India hopeful Iran talks will ease Hormuz route for its ships
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told FT there was no "blanket arrangement" for Indian ships to pass through the strait.

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

Five taken to hospital after 15-vehicle crash on motorway
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene just before midnight.

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

Work continues to identify man found dead in bin
Police are continuing efforts to identify the man after sharing a description of his tattoos.

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit
All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.