Local Wisconsin News

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.

'We've already taken significant steps': Green Bay School District facing up to $32M deficit
The lack of sufficient state funding, declining enrollment and increasing prices have the district fighting a continual funding battle.

'Same crap, different day': Gwen Moore comments on video depicting Obamas as apes
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, also speaks on the SAVE America Act and Department of Homeland Security funding.

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.

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.

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.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

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.

Muir fourth in big air in another medal near-miss
Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir once again comes heartbreakingly close to a Winter Olympic medal for Team GB with her second fourth-place finish of the Games.

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

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

Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

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.

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.

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

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.

League One Mansfield to host Arsenal in fifth round - full FA Cup draw
League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.

GB men's curlers' semi-final hopes on line after shock defeat
The Winter Olympics medal hopes of Team GB's men's curlers have been cast into doubt after a shock 8-6 defeat by Norway left them scrambling to make the semi-finals in Cortina.

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.

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.

A big day for GB's men's curling team - Tuesday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

Jet2 hands passengers life ban after mid-air brawl
Flight LS896 from Turkey to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Brussels.

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.

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