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Statewide options for free rides home on New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day
According to WisDOT, during last year’s holiday season there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Wisconsin day cares impacted by flu and other illnesses
The Learning Experience in Oak Creek serves about 60 students ranging in ages from 6-months-old to 12-years-old.

Drivers urged to 'pay attention' after expansion of 'Move Over Law'
Drivers are now required to move over for all disabled vehicles with hazard lights on.

Many places will start 2026 with subzero morning low temperatures
Ringing in the new year with a return of arctic air.

Light snow through Tuesday evening
Accumulations around an inch or less are likely.

Wisconsin receives more than $203 million for rural health care investments
DHS applied for $1B in funding from CMS, which would amount to $200M annually. Funding has yet to be announced for the next four years of the program.

Golf is a family affair for Steve Stricker's family and that includes wife Nicki
Steve Stricker has a foursome of golfers in his clan.

UW-Eau Claire professor shares the stage with Snoop Dogg
It was also his first NFL game.

Claire Sardina reflects on Lightning & Thunder, the Milwaukee act that inspired 'Song Sung Blue'
Our Courtny Gerrish spoke with the real life Claire Sardina on the movie and the life story of the Milwaukee musicians being shared to millions.

Portis, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Hornets 123-113 for first back-to-back wins since October
Doc Rivers moved past George Karl into sole possession of sixth place with 1,176 career wins as a head coach.

Wisconsin Republican legislative leader says parties need to define ‘what they stand for’ in 2026
The remaining months of floor session in 2026 will be critical with the balance of power up for grabs under new legislative maps.

Snow storms offer welcome boost for some local businesses
Local businesses help northern Wisconsin dig out of snow.

Bomb cyclone brings blizzards to Midwest before turning east
The National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and blizzard conditions that could make travel impossible in some areas.

Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained over winter break? Some options in Milwaukee County
A handful of indoor and outdoor activity options for kids and families to enjoy during winter break.

Get a look at snow totals from Sunday's winter storm
As of 1 p.m. Monday, Gile had 19.5 inches of recorded snow.

Roads turn treacherous throughout northern Wisconsin
More than 12 inches of snow fell in parts of Oneida County.

‘It's a real missed opportunity for the state of Wisconsin’: Senate Democrats talk about the need to address affordability in 2026
With new legislative maps that will put the balance of power up for grabs in 2026, the party hopes to pick up a net gain of just two seats.

A look at how Trump-era work requirements could impact people who receive public benefits
The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025.

Packers' Malik Willis downplays his shoulder issue after delivering huge performance in loss
Willis had performed brilliantly while starting in place of Jordan Love until he appeared to aggravate an injury to his throwing shoulder.

The Packers won't have a long playoff run if teams keep running all over them
For the second straight year, the Green Bay Packers are heading in the wrong direction as the playoffs approach.

World News

Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders
Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.

Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen
Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

Five days of snow and ice warnings as 2026 begins with arctic blast
It will turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year. Additional warnings for cold weather, snow and ice have been issued as Simon King outlines.

Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

New Year's Eve trains disrupted by cable theft
The disruption is now likely to last until the end of New Year's Eve, according to National Rail.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.

The big acts with new music on the way
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

Wuthering Heights and other stand out films
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year
Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

The style trends set for the high street
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

Some of the best TV in years is to come
We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026
Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion
Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title
Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.

Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

'I've had wonderful support from women', says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first woman to hold the position when she is installed in January.

Jailed Hong Kong tycoon's teeth rotting and fingernails falling out, daughter warns
The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.

Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza and occupied West Bank
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Machu Picchu head-on train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral
A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.

Hospital attack suspect held under Mental Health Act
Six people including staff and patients were treated for injuries inflicted with a crowbar.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

The blockbuster action movie with Tom Holland and Zendaya
Peter Parker wants people to forget he is Spider-Man, but Dr Strange’s spell goes wrong.