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Assembly Republicans plan to still focus on ‘kitchen table’ issues in 2026
“The kitchen table issues are where we as a party have focused our attention,” Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August told Spectrum News.

Gyms see New Year’s rush
Scott Leannah is used to the gym being busier whenever a new year kicks off. But goals don't always stick.

New bills could change vaccination regulations in Wisconsin
Republicans say the proposal is a "direct threat to medical freedom".

Anglers hit the ice on Shawano Lake amid frigid temperatures
Those fishing on Shawano Lake report ice depth from nine to 15 inches.

Winter layers will still be necessary this weekend
Staying cold heading into the weekend.

Hilary Knight set to make 5th Olympics appearance as U.S. women's hockey unveils 23-player roster
It’s a group that returns just 11 members from the team that won silver at the 2022 Beijing Games, and features several newcomers.

'Wolf Moon': 2026's first full moon will also be a supermoon
The Wolf Moon will brighten the skies this weekend.

3 things to watch in Packers regular season finale vs. Vikings
Since they're locked into the seventh seed in the NFC, the Packers may choose to rest some starters.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers to start QB Clayton Tune in regular-season finale at Minnesota
The Packers will rest Jordan Love as he prepares for the playoffs.

A winter forecast in store for the first weekend of 2026
Temperatures get closer to average with a chance for snow.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Yoga at art museum, Santa's Pop Up Arcade, printmaking workshop
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Hundreds brave Polar Bear Plunge
First responders were nearby keeping a close eye on participants during the event.

Wisconsin hikers get out in nature to celebrate the New Year
The First Day Hike at Governor Dodge State Park had plenty of hikers, their families and pets exploring the 1.25 mile Lake View Trail.

Wisconsin State Patrol on the lookout for impaired drivers to kick off the New Year
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said last holiday season, there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 ” should stop.

Packers prepare for regular season finale in Minnesota
Former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, who played for Luke Fickell in college at Cincinnati, was signed to the Packers practice squad.

Packers claim Trevon Diggs 1 day after Cowboys waived the veteran cornerback
Diggs was waived by the Cowboys Tuesday.

Packers sign Ridder to practice squad and remain noncommittal on plans for regular-season finale
The Packers (9-6-1) are locked into the NFC’s No. 7 playoff seed for a third straight year by losing 41-24 to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.

'It just makes Plymouth': Cheesy New Year's Eve celebration a source of pride in Plymouth
The first New Year’s Eve cheese drop happened in 2007, using a styrofoam slice. Over the years, it has aged to perfection into an aluminum variety.

World News

'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news
Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

Two die and third person missing after coastal search
Emergency services and HM Coastguard resume their search for a third person who is missing.

Weather warnings in place as snow and ice blanket parts of UK
Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.

Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister
The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report
Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.

Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire
The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

Young Italian golfer feared dead and many injured 'are fighting to live' - what we know so far
Authorities say 40 people died in the blaze in the resort of Crans-Montana.

Watch: Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames
The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani
Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode
Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet
"She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050?
We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050

Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?

The Papers: 'Families cling to hope' after Swiss resort fire and 'Trump warns Iran'
Families' search for loved ones in the aftermath of the Swiss ski resort fire dominates Saturday's papers.

Littler 'getting better' as he aims to join greats
Luke Littler has the chance to cement his place among darts' greats when he faces Dutchman Gian van Veen in Saturday's PDC World Championship final.

Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say
Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

Thousands of new magistrates wanted to help clear backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy says magistrates serve "a vital role" and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".

Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK
Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas

Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico
The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

I lecture nursing students about my dementia - I want to show it can happen to anyone
When Joan Lyon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023 she set out to share her experience while she still could.

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

I make props for the Masked Singer and Traitors
Tim Simpson is working on masks and props for both new series which are on TV on Saturday.

Teenage life was an ordeal, until she found her calm with a camera
Caitlyn McDonald has Autism and Auditory Processing Disorder - a condition that affects how the brain interprets sounds.

The prehistoric shark found in a suburban town in Scotland
The fossil was so complete experts could see remains of the last meal it ate, 330 million years after it died.

Baby loss couple recognised in New Year Honours
Amy and Ryan Jackson, who set up the Lily Mae Foundation, are awarded British Empire Medals.

How a chocolate bar wrapper solved an archaeological mystery
A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.

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