Local Wisconsin News

Feeling wintry Sunday with light flurries possible
Temperatures will drop further below average.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus reopens, security concern resolved
The university did warn of an increased police presence for the remainder of the day.

Jordan Stolz finishes 4th in his last Olympic speedskating race
He missed out on his chance to become the first man since 1994 to collect three gold medals in long track speedskating at one Olympics.

Tensions flare during the State Assembly's final day of the session
The Assembly adjourned late Friday night with no movement on the GOP budget surplus plan.

'We've seen a lot of heartbreak': Milwaukee Fire Department pushes to get more smoke alarms in homes after fatal fire
The first fatal fire of 2026 in Milwaukee happened early Thursday morning on the city's North Side.

Wisconsin businesses react to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Many are unsure about what will happen next.

MPS balancing $46 million deficit with prospect of delayed raises for teachers
The district is presenting three options to teachers, school psychologists.

Milwaukee Brewers extend manager Pat Murphy to multi-year deal
He has a record of 190-134 (.586) with the Brewers and is the first skipper in franchise history to win the award.

‘Resounding rejection:’ Wisconsin lawmakers react to SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariffs
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the tariffs caused “economic turbulence,” while Sen. Ron Johnson said now, the justices have created a “HUGE” mess.

10 people killed in snowmobile crashes so far this year in Wisconsin
That’s already close to the total amount of people killed for all of 2025, which was 11.

Lawmakers increasingly say 'I don’t know' to reporters’ questions
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, often uses this response when asked about President Donald Trump or his administration.

Green Bay barber shop owner styles NFL coaches and players while giving back
His most popular haircut is named after one of his biggest clients, the Green Bay Packers head coach, and it's called "The Matt LaFleur fade."

High schools prep for ice fishing state championship as growth of team sport thrives
There are about 120 active high school fishing clubs in the state, according to WIFA.

State Assembly passes dozens of bills ahead of potential final day
The Assembly wasn't able to get through the full Thursday calendar, so lawmakers will be returning to the Capitol on Friday.

Welcome back winter this weekend
Cold air returns, pushing our temperatures closer to normal.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Disney On Ice, winter festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

UW-Madison celebrates Team USA women's hockey gold
Six players on team USA have ties to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller's OT goal
U.S. captain Hilary Knight forced overtime by tipping in Laila Edwards' shot from the blue line with 2:04 remaining in regulation.

Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament stymied by weather
The melting ice conditions have also led to the cancellation of the fishing portion of Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament.

'It really resonates': Teachers, students share impact of Jordan Stolz at watch party
The watch party was held at Stolz's elementary school in Hartford.

World News

Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.

Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder
Andrew's arrest has changed the public's view of the Royal Family, putting pressure on Prince William as he moves closer to being king.

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

13,000 calls in three months: How one city is keeping ahead of measles
Nurses and doctors are trying to understand and assuage the concerns some patients have over vaccines.

UK should send non-combat troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.

All you need to know ahead of the Bafta Film Awards 2026
The biggest night in the British film calendar is upon us - find out who's nominated and how to watch.

GB curlers denied Olympic gold at death yet again
Bruce Mouat's rink are unable to end a 102-year wait for a men's Winter Olympic curling gold - and vanquish their own disappointment from 2022 - as Canada deny Team GB a fourth gold medal of this year's Games.

Team GB settle for silver as Canada triumph in men's curling final
In a repeat of the 2014 Winter Olympics final, Canada defeat Team GB in the men's curling gold medal match as Bruce Mouat's men are beaten 9-6.

Team GB face uphill task for four-man bobsleigh medal
Team GB face an uphill task to win an Olympic medal in the four-man bobsleigh event as they sit seventh at the halfway point in Cortina.

Six races, six golds - Klaebo's historic Olympics
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, breaks the record for the most gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics with his sixth of the Games.

Atkin can make it five medals for GB in Italy - Sunday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late
Studies show burnout in young people is rising and there are a number of reasons why.

The Papers: Andrew 'inquiry' calls and hiding from 'Putin's killer drones'
Calls to probe Andrew's links to Epstein and the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war leads Sunday's papers.

Scotland's mad for Oasis, Newcastle loves Sam Fender: Music tastes where you live revealed
Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.

Are ties and blazers over? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms
Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.

We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated
A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity.

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

'We want the truth' - families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of public inquiry
An inquiry into the attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane will hear evidence in London from Monday.

Government 'inflamed tension' over Maccabi fan ban, say MPs
Intervention over the banning of fans at the Aston Villa match was late and clumsy, MPs say.

Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans
Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.

'I cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge'
Jade Franks uses her experience of classism to write a hit play which has been picked up by Netflix.

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche
Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.

From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.

Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.

TikToker army medic, 25, found dead at barracks
Lucy Wilde's brother says she was "strength wrapped in softness" and served with "courage and pride".

Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.

UK snow carver comes second in global contest with Olympic sculpture
Pippa Unwin says she is delighted to succeed with her "ridiculously complicated" design.

Striking drone footage shows ship abandoned off coast of Wales
Jay Curtis was flying his drone when he spotted the Resolute vessel off the coast of Pembrokeshire.

Supermarket worker's kindness meant I could feed my newborn baby
Emma and Harry Brown say the Asda employee's kindness helped them to feed and clothe their new baby.

Penguins delight residents in care home visit
Residents were able to hold and stroke the two Humboldt penguins during the visit.