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Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman’s office sentenced to 7 years in prison
The 20-year-old Menasha man said he had set the fire because he was upset over the federal TikTok ban at the time.

Report: Wisconsin high school graduation rates show improvement
Despite improvement across the board, there are still disparities among districts and race.

After serving as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, This Is It! bar gets historic status
The oldest continually operating gay bar in Wisconsin closed last year and becomes the second LGBTQ landmark to be recognized by the state.

Lombardi Brewing Company scores a touchdown in new U.S. brewery rankings
Lombardi Brewing Company, which opened last September, took fourth place in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice “10 Best New Breweries in the U.S.”

Wisconsin man killed after fleeing Border Patrol checkpoint in Texas
According to Texas officials, James Douglas McMillan of Greenfield, Wis. fled after a Border Patrol Drug K-9 was alerted to the vehicle.

'The price has to come down': Truckers face pressure as fuel prices rise
Diesel prices broke $4 for the first time in two years.

Wisconsinite with former eating disorder says new food guidelines are 'triggering'
Jordan Kernen is in eating disorder recovery. Here's why she said the new food guidelines are alarming to her.

Gloomy Thursday with spotty rain, clouds and fog
Expect numerous clouds today with a misty rain.

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
Holtz died while surrounded by family members in Orlando.

Marcus Center unveils largest Broadway lineup in its history for 2026-27 season
Here's a look at what shows are coming to the big stage, from returning classics to new favorites.

Student arrested after potential threat led to digital learning day for Neenah Middle School
The school district said there was never an actual threat to students or staff and the individual is now in custody.

Running back Chris Brooks agrees to terms with Packers
Running back Chris Brooks has agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract to stay with the Green Bay Packers, according to his agency.

‘It’s the Wild West’: Wisconsin lawmakers debate ways to keep kids safe on social media
Among the proposals is the “Kids Online Safety Act,” which passed the Assembly last month.

Report details barriers to Wisconsinites living better lives
New State of Literacy Report was released Wednesday.

Madison Muslims pray amid Middle East tensions
Imam Alhagie Jallow discusses mosque safety and security amidst Middle East conflict

Scholar Athlete: Kole Stauffacher
The three-sport athlete and straight-A student make an impact on his school and community.

MPD officer charged with misuse of Flock cameras has resigned
MPD said it became aware of police officer Josue Ayala’s misuse of the cameras in December 2025. He was using it to track someone he was dating.

Grand Chute Fire Department salutes one of its own deployed in the Middle East
The department is showing support by wearing red shirts that say “support our troops” while on duty this week.

Mukwonago School District reviews safety protocols after parent brought gun on bus
The school district said the parent from Section Elementary School got on the bus due to a “personal safety concern.”

Wisconsin lawmakers briefed on war with Iran
One Democrat left with questions; two Republicans left feeling more confident in the conflict.

World News

PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar
The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.

Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.

UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

Rabies death could change disease notification period
Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.

Police sell crime-fighting tuk-tuks after two years at £28,000 loss
They were bought to fight crime on the streets - but after two years were sold for only £6k.

Dogs arrive for Crufts 2026 - in pictures
The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.

Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

Social media plays 'huge role' in promoting traditional gender views, say experts
Women's rights' groups worry about consequences of this shift in attitudes.

I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave
Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.

'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law
Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay
The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.

Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
The measure, passed largely along party lines, would halt US military action until approved by Congress.

Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

How has Iran responded and which countries has it attacked?
Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues
The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, nearly five weeks since her mother disappeared.

Judicial review over whether government failed to act after abuse inquiry
The Maggie Oliver Foundation has campaigned for tougher action against grooming gangs.

Triple killer put flatmate in headlock in assault
Valdo Calocane went on to kill three people and seriously injure three others in the attacks in 2023.

Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve
Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".

No UK government ministers to attend Paralympic ceremonies
No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.

Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism
An oversight commission received more than 30,000 feedback submissions mainly in opposition to the proposed ballroom.

BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay
Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.