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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst offers thoughts on season and looks ahead
Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst held his postseason media availability Wednesday at Lambeau Field.

Scholar Athlete: Alex Hanson
For Janesville Craig High School Senior Alexis Hanson, leadership and perseverance are second nature.

Republicans introduce bill to clarify cryptocurrency laws
The bill would allow crypto investors to access their benefits through “staking.”

Democrats introduce bills to strength state’s teacher workforce
From "fair" pay to grant money for high school clubs that encourage teaching, here's what they're proposing.

Wisconsin neurosurgeon breaks down ‘scanxiety’ and how to cope
Dr. Stephanie Cheok said she recommends patients who are anxious ask for full transparency about scans.

Light snow for many overnight
Minor accumulation is likely through Thursday morning.

New Marquette poll finds majority disapprove of how ICE is handling its job
President Donald Trump's job approval rating also ticked down.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ makes its Wisconsin debut this month
The story, set in the 1990s, follows a 16-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder that “ages her four times faster than the average person."

From Star Wars to boy bands, here are the 2026 Brewers theme nights
There will also be four community nights this year.

JobPod opens at Oshkosh Public Library to assist Wisconsin job seekers
A new space in the Oshkosh Public Library builds on services that have always been available to residents seeking jobs.

Kyle Kuzma scores 31 as Bucks snap 5-game skid with 131-115 win over Bulls
The Bucks made a season-high 23 3-pointers and shot 60.5% from beyond the arc.

'They haven't fallen on deaf ears': Wisconsin officials discuss concerns as data centers grow
Around 40 data centers are currently built or planned in Wisconsin, with some expressing worry over cost and energy use.

MPD officers shoot and kill 38-year-old man following chase
The chase started when police attempted to shop a car for a registration violation.

'Super' weekend to kick off February
Temperatures will drop Saturday, but will quickly rise Sunday.

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.

World News

MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown
The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real
The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

Trump administration withdrawing 700 federal agents from Minnesota
"Border tsar" Tom Homan said about 2,000 would remain, and the US government is equipping more officers with body-worn cameras.

Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus
An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.

Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version
Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off.

What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.

Palestine Action protesters cleared of burglary but may face retrial on some charges
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life
Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida.

Snooker's 'Mr Perfection' - John Virgo brought old-school charm to primetime TV
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.

Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.

'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.

Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest
Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow.

Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy
The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.

Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry?
The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

'I've never hit anything so hard': How one man fought off a shark in the Caribbean
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola
BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's evolution and why the January window has offered renewed belief.

How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled
The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.

The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say
The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.

Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits
Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?

Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out
The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.

Severe rail disruption continues after derailment in south-east London
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express rail routes are severely disrupted after a derailment.

Beach huts worth £250k get buried in sand
Harsh winter storms leave the owners needing more than a bucket and spade to dig them out.

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

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

Mouat and Dodds get Team GB off to winning start
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds overcome a power cut and the loss of the first end to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.

Dodds stars as GB curlers start Winter Olympics with win
Jen Dodds stars alongside Bruce Mouat to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.