Local Wisconsin News

'It's vitally important': Wisconsin organizations prepare to count state's unsheltered population
The biannual count helps determine funding for homeless services across the country.

Health officials provide update on positive measles case in Waukesha Co.
The City of Waukesha confirmed that 11 of the 54 people in quarantine work for the city’s Cool School Recreation Program.

Senate moves forward with legislation to strengthen student safety
Lawmakers heard public feedback on Wednesday about proposals that deal with sexual misconduct and grooming.

Green Bay men's basketball team rising this season
The Green Bay men's basketball team is enjoying a bounce-back season. Last season, they were just 4-28.

Josh Schoemann ends bid for Wisconsin governor after Tom Tiffany gets Trump's approval
It comes less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump endorsed his opponent, Congressman Tom Tiffany.

Brewers sign veteran catcher Reese McGuire to minor league deal with camp invitation
McGuire, who turns 31 on March 2, batted .226 with a .245 on-base percentage, nine homers and 24 RBIs in 44 games for the Chicago Cubs last season.

Sheboygan mayor travels to Washington, DC for annual winter gathering of local leaders
Sorenson was just 27 when he was elected mayor of Sheboygan, which is about 60 miles north of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan.

Demand for organ donors high in Wisconsin
Wisconsin faces an urgent organ shortage, with over 1,500 residents currently on transplant waiting lists.

Esquire Club closes following death of longtime owner
Madison's oldest supper club is shutting down after John Kavanaugh III died suddenly on Jan. 13, at age 76.

Sunshine and cold take us to the end of the work week
Wind chills warm slightly in the coming days.

Unconventional warming spaces help fill a need in Brown County during cold stretch
Two northeast Wisconsin organizations are offering unconventional warming spaces to those with no place to go.

Polaris to close plant in Osceola, affecting over 200 workers
The move comes after Polaris’ decision to sell Indian Motorcycles to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm based in Los Angeles.

Wisconsin Badgers unveil their 2026 season schedule
They'll open the season in a neutral-site game against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6.

DeForest Village Board will recommend rejecting QTS data center project
In a statement, village staff said the QTS Data Centers proposal is “not feasible in DeForest.”

Sheboygan County housing development being built for families dealing with dementia
There will be 124 manufactured homes in the community. Some will be ready for move-in this summer.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany gets President Trump’s endorsement
Tiffany will face Josh Schoemann in the partisan primary election, which is in August.

Seasonal temperatures return for the first day of February
Highs return back to the 20s.

'I called CPS': Man speaks out after former friend charged with felony child neglect
Anthony Bodway said he called CPS at least a month before the girl was removed from the Oneida trailer home.

The first impactful winter storm of the year
From New Mexico to Maine, millions experienced severe winter weather from feet of snow to dangerous ice. This storm even spawned five tornadoes.

Wisconsin GOP Congressman calls shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents 'murder'
Rep. Glenn Grothman said DHS is "going to have to do a better job of educating their people."

World News

What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

Keep suspended pupils in school instead of at home, ministers say
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

Assisted dying bill has no hope of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

Why have English teams dominated the Champions League so far?
Five of the eight teams to qualify automatically for the Champions League were from the Premier League, so why have they been so dominant?

Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.

Judi Dench and Stanley Tucci among stars at premiere of King's film
King Charles explains his philosophy of harmony in a film for Amazon Prime Video.

Yes, you can be friends with an ex - but there are rules
The four questions you should ask before deciding whether to stay friends or go no contact.

The Papers: 'Countdown to conflagration' and 'Restore high streets or lose election'
Many of the papers have headlined on Iran, following threats from US President Donald Trump.

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace
He is one of the most winningest coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats.

'Why can't women have experience?' New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.

'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo: We're like a couple of naughty school kids
The pair star in Crime 101, a tense thriller that swaps superhero spectacle for a game of psychological cat and mouse.

Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low
The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.

Family wants action after man electrocuted by faulty power cable while out jogging
The family of Harry Oates, who died in 2023, say organisations are "hiding behind process".

At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

WBA champion Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami after two-week search
WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is arrested in Miami for alleged false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping.

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending
Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Why have English teams dominated as Real & PSG face play-offs?
Five of the eight teams to qualify automatically for the Champions League were from the Premier League, so why have they been so dominant?

A 'miracle' moment - how Mourinho's Benfica stunned Real Madrid
Goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin's header gives Jose Mourinho an unforgettable moment as Benfica beat Real Madrid to stay alive in the Champions League.

Serena Williams refuses to rule out comeback
Serena Williams refuses to rule out returning to professional tennis after recently filing the necessary paperwork.

Rare night of joy for Salah and Slot amid turbulent season
After sweeping their way into the last 16, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks can the Champions League rescue Liverpool's season of turmoil?

Watch Benfica keeper score stoppage-time goal against Real Madrid
Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores in the 98th minute to give Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid - a goal which also secured Jose Mourinho's side a place in the last 16 play-offs of the Champions League on goal difference.