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Former Cudahy High School paraprofessional charged with child sexual assault
The Cudahy Police Department said 28-year-old Demetrian Carr has been charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age.

Trial begins for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities
Dugan was charged in April with obstruction and concealment and could face up to six years in prison if convicted.

Live updates: Trial for Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan begins
Follow along as evidence is presented in the case against Dugan, who's accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers.

Bo Nix's 4 TD passes lead Broncos to 34-26 win over Packers, who lose Micah Parsons to injury
The Denver Broncos have won their 11th straight game and clinched a playoff berth.

Former Trump aides set to appear in Wisconsin over 2020 election fraud charges
The Wisconsin case is moving forward, even as others in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia have faltered.

'We’re just bracing for a potential floodgate of people': Milwaukee free clinic prepares for influx of patients due to ACA tax credits ending
For the past 25 years, the Bread of Healing Clinic has been providing free health care to those in need.

'This case is going to be tried very professionally': Local criminal defense attorney breaks down key players in Dugan trial
The trial starts Monday for the case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers lose more than a game
Sunday’s 34-26 loss to the Broncos in Denver was devastating for the Green Bay Packers.

Starting to climb out of our frigid hole
Expect a frigid morning, but temperatures will climb a few degrees in this afternoon.

Now Hiring: Sellars Absorbent Materials in Milwaukee looking to grow its team
The company is looking to fill about 20 positions, including machine operators and manufacturers, as well as warehouse and office personnel.

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
The disclosure, made at a hastily convened late night news conference, represents a dramatic setback in the investigation.

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in a classroom during final exams.

Packers pass rushing standout Micah Parsons hurts left knee on non-contact play against Broncos
It was the second significant injury for the Packers, who lost Christian Watson to a injury after Surtain fell on him following an interception.

'Zootopia 2' reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
The only other 2025 Hollywood title to surpass $1 billion worldwide was Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” ($1.04 billion).

UW-Madison students graduate in Winter Commencement
Over a thousand students walked across the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2025 Winter Commencement.

Wisconsin Farmers Union leaders discuss industry outlook
Farmers say 2025 has been a tumultuous year, but they're optimistic for 2026.

In Focus: Breaking down 2025 in the State Assembly
Spectrum News 1 Political Anchor Anthony DaBruzzi joined us to discuss what the State Assembly accomplished in 2025.

In Focus: State Assembly Minority Leader shares what Democrats hope to accomplish next year
Greta Neubauer joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the successes and challenges in the state legislature in 2025 and looking ahead.

In Focus: State Assembly Speaker shares what Republicans hope to achieve in 2026
Robin Vos joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the successes and challenges in the state legislature in 2025 and looking ahead.

Rewriting recovery: Milwaukee woman helps rebuild lives through sober living homes
Having overcome addiction and incarceration, Tahira Malik is now helping dozens of women with similar stories in Milwaukee County.

World News

Resident doctors vote to go ahead with strike in England as hospitals battle flu wave
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.

'We don't blame dad for killing mum, he was ill'
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.

'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.

What to delete from your emails to be taken more seriously at work
What impact is our email etiquette having on how we are perceived and even promoted at work?

What it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?

Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie
The child's was trying to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid - but a film with "strong sex and sex references" played instead.

Kylie leads three-way race for Christmas number one
Less than 10,000 sales separate the top five singles, as the race for the Christmas chart heats up.

Airbnb fined £56m by Spain for advertising unlicensed properties
The government has been cracking down on the rentals firm as neighbourhoods protest against holiday lets.

A 10-year-old, two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor - who are the victims?
Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

'My son saw the victims and did not hesitate to act'
Fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, has undergone surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand.

What we know about the Bondi gunmen
Two gunmen involved in the attack have been identified by the Australian authorities as a father and son.

'I've grown up in fear': Jewish Australians say rising antisemitism made attack predictable
Many are asking why more wasn't done to prevent the shootings after a spate of antisemitism-related offences.

How shooting unfolded minute by minute
Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

Six classic movies from Rob Reiner, the 'big-hearted genius' director
Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.

Fear of crime and migration fuels Chile's swing to the right
Chile has become the latest country in the region to elect a right-wing president.

How common is a white Christmas where you are?
Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new analysis.

'Helping daddy regrow' - how Hoy family found strength amid cancer diagnosis
Sir Chris Hoy and wife Lady Sarra talk about how they have helped their children understand his terminal cancer diagnosis.

They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies
Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.

Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn
After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine Thomas decided to take action.

We were sacked from Grand Theft Auto game creator for trying to unionise
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

Staff strike forces Louvre to close doors to visitors
The strike action marks the latest disruption for the museum after a jewel theft and water damage.

Give newborns automatic library cards, authors urge
Writers including Sir Philip Pullman back a proposal to automatically sign up newborns to a library in a bid to boost literacy.

Watch: Chris Martin surprises couple with performance at their wedding
The Coldplay singer lands by helicopter to play at a wedding in Staffordshire.

Search resumes for Brown University gunman after 'person of interest' released
Two people died and nine others were injured in the attack in Rhode Island on Saturday.

Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred
The draft definition does not include the term Islamophobia, after concerns were raised over freedom of speech.

Ukraine ceasefire talks continue as US says 'progress was made'
The discussions are centred around the peace plan presented by Kyiv to the US last week.

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​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate
Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job
Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job, but will he regret it? 

What fans, insiders and stats say about embattled Frank
Tottenham have lost as many league games as they have won this season under Thomas Frank, with some fans criticising his style of play. BBC Sport assesses Spurs' struggles under their new manager.

O'Neill 'would happily have stayed on' at Celtic
Martin O'Neill says he would "happily have stayed on" as Celtic manager after his interim spell ended with seven wins out of eight games.