Local Wisconsin News

Despite supporting the Second Amendment, Wisconsin Republicans question whether Alex Pretti should have been carrying his gun
One lawyer said, "You're either a second amendment person, or you're not."

Reports: Bucks have indicated to teams they are keeping Giannis
All eyes have been on Antetokounmpo after a wild week of rumors to trade the two-time All-Star away from Milwaukee.

New Rockwell Automation manufacturing site will be built in New Berlin
The company had previously announced the site in November of last year.

Police capture ‘serial defecator’ in park using drone, trail cameras
Trail cameras established a pattern of the 46-year-old woman defecating in the park during the early morning.

16-year-old boy killed, 2 other teens injured in Kenosha shooting
Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old boy, have been arrested in the incident.

Landlord-tenant issues top Wisconsin consumer complaints for fourth year in a row
DATCP said it responded to 2,620 complaints in this category and the hotline received 5,220 phone calls.

Dane County airport sets passenger record in 2025, exceeding pre-pandemic levels for first time
Nearly 2.5 million passengers went through the airport, exceeding the previous record in 2019 by almost 100,000.

Lawrence University professors take home Grammy for 22-member band
Professors Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser received the Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance award.

At least 5 construction workers near Epic campus treated for possible carbon monoxide poisoning
Madison Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said other agencies may have taken other patients.

Bucks overcome a 44-point game by Trey Murphy III and beat Pelicans 141-137 in OT
The Bucks pulled ahead for good by scoring the first five points of overtime, on a Rollins driving layup and a Myles Turner 3-pointer.

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

Some Wisconsin nonprofits face funding challenges, uncertainty in new year
Nonprofit organizations around the state face less certain funding streams.

Morning light snow to warmer temperatures
Expect areas of light snow and reduced visibility for the morning hours.

Wisconsin's Luke Fickell doesn't get his customary annual extension. AD says it was the coach's call
The lack of an extension comes after Wisconsin went 4-8 last fall for its second consecutive losing season.

Village of Pewaukee residents facing nearly a 70% increase in their water bills
The village is considering constructing new wells, or new infrastructure to source water from Lake Michigan.

Madison measles case leads to hundreds of exposures
A Madison preschool began taking extra precautions to protect infants, pregnant people and immunocompromised families.

Bill to cover additional breast cancer screenings moves forward
The bill is also known as 'Gail's Law', named after a health care advocate who died from breast cancer.

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.”

World News

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'
The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.

Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.

Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street
Lilia Valutyte was playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was stabbed to death.

Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raid
The Paris museum issues the first pictures of the crown since the theft, saying it was left "badly deformed".

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at school
Police were called to Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire on Thursday afternoon.

Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi 'practised Northern accent in the bath'
The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire.

How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point
The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

Molly-Mae Hague announces second pregnancy
"Soon to be four," is the caption on a video showing off the TV star's baby bump.

US police believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there'
The FBI is investigating a note demanding ransom for the 84-year-old, and announced a $50,000 reward for information about her whereabouts.

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

Chairman of major US law firm steps down after Epstein files release
Brad Karp’s company, Paul Weiss, previously said he did not participate in any misconduct.

Watch: 'Re-traumatised daily' - Epstein survivor says US shouldn't move on from scandal
Ashley Rubright tells the BBC she feels vindicated to see accountability for UK associates of Jeffrey Epstein.

Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry
Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.

What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother
It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

The 'heinous' child killing that shook a town and the fight for justice
Prosecutors tell of their resolve to get justice for the family of murdered Lilia Valutyte.

Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

'I'm not against it' - Fomer GB sprinter Prescod on taking drugs for Enhanced Games
Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod gives the clearest indication yet that he will take performance-enhancing drugs as part of the controversial Enhanced Games.

What is SEND and why are councils struggling to pay for it?
The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in early 2026.

Bad Bunny says he's losing sleep over the Super Bowl
The star talked about what to expect at his Super Bowl half time show this weekend.

De Montfort University student who died after stabbing near campus named
Khaleed Oladipo, 20, from London, died in hospital in Leicester on Tuesday, police say.

Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years
MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths
Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year.

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough
The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.

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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.

Leicester docked six points for financial breaches
Leicester City are docked six points by the English Football League for breaking profit and sustainability rules.

How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point
The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

'Winning by being here' - Draper triumphs on return as GB lead Norway
Jack Draper says he is "winning by being here" as he makes an emphatic return to help Great Britain take control of their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Norway.

'I'm not against it' - Prescod on taking drugs for Enhanced Games
Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod gives the clearest indication yet that he will take performance-enhancing drugs as part of the controversial Enhanced Games.