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Packers release cornerback Trevon Diggs 3 weeks after claiming him off waivers
Diggs played nearly half of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in his Packers debut as the team rested its starters in a 16-3 loss at Minnesota.

Former Waupun Correction Institution correctional officer pleads guilty to charges related to bribery payments
Luz Naranjo will be sentenced on April 15. He faces a maximum of five years in prison.

'We are so very excited for the future of Glorioso’s': Italian market re-opens after fire
Glorioso's is also celebrating 80 years in business.

Brutal cold exposes growing need across Madison
A dangerous cold blast hit southern Wisconsin during the coldest stretch of the year.

Winter weather drives surge in salt demand, raising concerns about shortages and price increases
KEI said an earlier start to the season and more winter weather events than years past is causing an increase in use of salt.

‘We need to get it right’: Wisconsin lawmakers debate data center regulations
Just weeks after being introduced, the Republican bill to regulate data centers passed 53-44 in the Assembly on Tuesday.

Amtrak cancels service this week due to dangerously cold weather conditions
Amtrak said it is notifying customers of service cancellations during the extreme cold temperatures.

Snow and warmer air move in overnight
We get a slight break from the subzero cold.

Former Sun Prairie West High School dean signs plea deal in federal child pornography case
The signed agreement was filed Tuesday with the U.S. Western District Court and would include a sentence of 15 to 18 years in federal prison.

Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach
Hafley, who spent two seasons in Green Bay, met with the Dolphins for a second interview earlier Monday before he was offered the job.

Everyday Heroes: In a final act of care, volunteer nurses form honor guard to salute fallen colleagues
The organization provides the honor guard services for free to all current and retired nurses in the state of Wisconsin.

Church fundraising to build new community center
Mount Zion Baptist Church is home to the nonprofit MTZ Charitable Organization.

Know these symptoms of frostbite
The CDC labels frostbite as a type of injury caused by freezing, leading to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects.

Where you can find a warming center in Wisconsin amid cold temperatures
Recreation centers, libraries and churches are commonly used as warming stations during the day.

People brave bitter cold to keep others safe
In Milwaukee, many with nowhere else to go filled Repairers of the Breach homeless shelter on Monday.

Hundreds of volunteers help beautify Milwaukee school for MLK Day
Every January on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Year and Milwaukee Public Schools organize an MLK Day of Service.

Green Bay groups host MLK Day of Service
People of all races and ages celebrated King at the third annual Green Bay Conservation Corps MLK event.

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skid
Portis hit a 3, Johnson turned the ball over and Antetokounmpo powered inside for a basket that made it 109-105 with 36 seconds to go.

How to keep your pets safe during cold spells
If you’re too cold to go outside, so is your pet.

How to keep your pipes from freezing
As bitter cold sweeps through Wisconsin, it’s time to ensure your pipes are protected.

World News

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.

Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision
At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".

Beckham vs Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?
Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.

'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit
Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.

Woman who was groomed as teen 'insulted' after compensation claims denied
Fiona Goddard from Bradford says she feels "gaslit" as she sought compensation for abuse.

Man who admitted killing Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced
The 45-year-old is set to be sentenced on Wednesday, but the question of what punishment he deserves has divided public opinion in Japan.

Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.

Finger-prick blood test could be early warning for children with type 1 diabetes
A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.

Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders
Experts tell BBC what to read into private messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that have been shared publicly .

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director
Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating
The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.

The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham's post - from wedding dress drama to 'hijacked' first dance
The 26-year-old made a series of allegations in a six-page Instagram post on Monday.

Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror
The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.

Mum demands answers over son found dead with stab wounds in a Home Office flat
Sheena Millar says she is still seeking answers despite a year-long investigation into the death of her son Mikhail.

The Papers: Europe condemns Trump 'new colonialism' and 'Becks bites back'
European leaders hitting back at Donald Trump's Greenland threat at the World Economic Forum in Davos dominates Wednesday's front pages.

Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC
Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days

US second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.

US opens priority visa appointment system for World Cup ticket holders
World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States - but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter.

New Zealand to hold general election on 7 November
Christopher Luxon and his National Party are banking on promises of economic recovery to be reelected.

Jason Statham: I've taken a lot of stunts too far
The 58-year-old has no inclination to step back from the physical demands of his work and says he's "in for a penny, in for a pound".

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