Local Wisconsin News

February thaw continues
Highs will be in the 40s and 50s for most of the week.

Jefferson County Administrator Michael Luckey talks economic prosperity in the ‘MadWaukee Corridor’
From foreign investments to new infrastructure and land acquisition, Jefferson County leaders have a long list of projects on the docket.

Judge upholds permits for Enbridge Line 5 reroute around reservation
Enbridge is planning a 41-mile reroute around the reservation’s southern border for the aging pipeline.

‘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."

3 Madison police officers injured during an arrest
Police were responding to a person throwing things of their balcony and hitting people and a bus below.

Ice caves open at Apostle Islands for first time in 10 years
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore said visitors can get updates about the caves being open or closed by 7:30 a.m. each day during the event.

Jordan Stolz calmly looks ahead to trying to win a 3rd Olympic speedskating gold
Before Stolz competed in the 500 meters at the Milan Cortina Games, his coach found him laying down in the athletes’ lounge, not a care in the world.

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago
The Lac La Belle left Milwaukee in October 1872. It was headed to Grand Haven, Michigan, when it began taking on water and sank.

Madison health officials warn of another measles exposure at Holiday Inn
It's not related to the case confirmed at UW-Madison last week.

'They're rationing insulin because of costs': Wisconsin bill proposes $35 insulin caps as prices surge
Wisconsin could be the 30th state with insulin price caps if state lawmakers pass the bill.

'An incredible sport': Biathlon competitors celebrate sport at national competition in Brillion
The biathlon is a less-celebrated sport, but it's popularity may be on the rise.

Porchlight men's shelter sees record number of guests in January 
In just the first month of the year, the men’s shelter has seen nearly 400 guests per night during a cold stretch.

Now Hiring: Riah Hair Salon & Beauty expands in Middleton
Riah Hair is opening a second location in downtown Middleton, adding 14 new styling chairs.

Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing
Tyler Reddick led only one lap, but he took the lead when he and Chase Elliott crashed as they were racing for the win.

Oshkosh craft distillery serves it up on ice for sturgeon season weekends
An updated 2024 state law helped pave the way for bar a mile out on Lake Winnebago.

African American environmental pioneers recognized during Black History Month
The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards will be held Monday, Feb. 16.

In Focus: Dr. Eve Hall aims to create economic vibrancy for African Americans
Hall is president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League.

Celebrating Black History Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with a legislator, a local business and president of the Greater Urban Milwaukee League about how they're making an impact.

In Focus: Milwaukee’s largest family-operated Black and Brown-owned vintage store hopes to inspire others
Eric and Veronica Lewis own BC Modern, a vintage shop specializing in mid-century modern furniture and decor.

Hundreds take part in Madison's annual Polar Plunge
More than 800 people attended the two-day event that was held outside the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison.

World News

Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.

Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95
The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.

Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities
It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries

Teenagers guilty of killing man they thought was a paedophile
Alexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.

Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day
The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds
But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.

Disability and LGBT hate crimes set to become aggravated offences
The proposed change has been set out in an amendment to the government's Crimes and Policing Bill.

Ice and snow warnings as another blast of Arctic air sweeps across the UK
More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

Austrian man faces terror charges over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
The 21-year-old could be jailed for up to 20 years over a plot to attack the US singer's concert in 2024.

How are points scored in ski and snowboard big air?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how points are scored in Big Air and the different moves part of an athlete's trick.

GB slalom legend Ryding bids farewell to Olympics
Slalom skier Dave Ryding bids farewell to the Winter Olympics with a 17th-place finish in mixed conditions in Bormio.

Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?
It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.

Ski jumper disqualified for wearing oversized boots
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great
A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast
European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying

Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform
The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.

America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.

'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.

Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home
The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.

Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

Navalny's mother says she always knew he was murdered after poison finding
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".

Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

Police framed man for female student’s murder, evidence gathered by BBC suggests
Officers knew CCTV discredited their key witness in Omar Benguit's conviction for murder of Korean woman.

YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators
US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.

Harry Styles named curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival
Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.

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Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?

Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?
Or will the court expand the US president’s power?