Local Wisconsin News

Suspect steals Wauwatosa police squad car and injures four officers
The suspect was arrested after a brief foot chase.

‘We protect our beer more than our ballots': Wisconsin Congressman sponsors sweeping election reform legislation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, introduced the MEGA Act, which would require a photo ID to vote.

Green Bay women's basketball team flying high
It's nearly as consistent as winter in Green Bay. The Phoenix women's basketball team is having a great season. This year is no exception.

‘It's about jobs, rural economies’: Conversations about cannabis continue at the Wisconsin Capitol
This week, Democrats proposed legalizing marijuana, along with a path to expunge and review sentences for those convicted of a cannabis-related crime.

Measles case on UW-Madison campus leads to list of community exposure sites
This marks the second measles case in Wisconsin so far this year.

State budget committee releases $10M for new behavioral health hospital
The new facility will be constructed on an 18-acre wooded site in Chippewa Valley and will serve children, teens, and adults.

Ports in eastern Wisconsin are the focus of $7.5 million in harbor assistance grants
More than $7.5 million in harbor improvements expected through state program.

Making our way out of the freezer
20s are likely on Wednesday with 30s back to end the week.

Fond du Lac mother charged with child neglect causing death after 12-year-old son dies
Tina Beauprey brought her son to the hospital on Dec. 5, where investigators say he was already dead. An autopsy revealed he was likely starved.

Measles case confirmed in Dane County by Wisconsin DHS, connected to UW-Madison
Here's a list of campus locations where people may have been exposed.

Wisconsin plow crews help clean up North Carolina following snowstorm
In total, teams were able to plow 255 sites, varying from Walgreens to Home Depot to airports and more.

Northeast Wisconsin day care worker awaits trial for giving melatonin to babies
Annalee Salas Nitz admitted last November to law enforcement officers that she put melatonin in the food of two children at the daycare.

Milwaukee residents pack town hall over ICE concerns
Host of the event, Third District Ald. Alex Brower, said his big takeaway was a call to action.

Everyday Hero: See the ICU dolls calming patients in Monroe
A Green County nurse turned Facebook freebies into ICU therapy tools.

Education leaders jumpstart Wisconsin's declining enrollment with school choice open enrollment week
Carol Shires, vice president of operations at School Choice Wisconsin, said she hopes school choice week creates interest in the state’s schools.

The intersection of AI and the Universities of Wisconsin
President Jay Rothman maps out the future of artificial intelligence on campus.

Dane County investigates series of overnight break-ins
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating at least eight different crimes that occurred on Monday morning

Ski and snowboard clubs see positive impact of earlier winter weather
Skiing Wisconsin Executive Director Jim Engel said weather has allowed the ski business to have a “fantastic start.”

State lawmakers weigh in on whether stalled postpartum Medicaid bill will pass this session
Last November, Democrats hit a procedural roadblock when they tried to force a floor vote on the measure.

New high-tech scanners coming to all MPS high school and traditional middle schools
MPS plans to have the high-tech scanners installed and fully operational by mid-April.

World News

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home
The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate, the BBC understands.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday from Hertfordshire in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.

Who is in the files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Sarah Ferguson emails show increasing desperation
The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".

Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.

'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.

How we decluttered our home and you can too
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable".

'Cops probe Mandelson' and 'Princes of Darkness'
Police probe Lord Mandelson's alleged Epstein links and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's departure from Royal Lodge lead Wednesday's papers.

The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.

'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Austin Appelbee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

The Scottish estate transformed by King Charles' green vision
A landmark documentary examines the King's "harmony" principles around protecting the environment.

Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China
This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

Bus driver who was sacked for punching thief protected me, says theft victim
Kartalin Kaszas is grateful to bus driver Mark Hehir for intervening in a "terrifying" situation.

Fifteen migrants dead after collision with Greek Coast Guard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump?
And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?