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Meriter NICU training levels up with VR to save the tiniest lives
UW Health Kids at Meriter launched advanced NICU simulations using both physical and virtual reality training.

Talking about the snow and cold
On and off snow showers with colder temperatures this weekend.

NAMI Southeast Wisconsin reflects on HHS reversal of funding cuts
It wasn’t until Thursday morning that roughly 2,000 grant recipients got confirmation the grant terminations were rescinded.

Heating homes and businesses ahead of cold snap
The cold snap begins Friday evening, and will likely last through Monday night.

Economic impact of county fairs in Wisconsin
County fairs in Wisconsin had a $1.5 billion economic influence in 2025.

Enrollment in ACA health coverage drops in Wisconsin
Open enrollment for 2026 ended Thursday.

New estimates show Wisconsin’s budget surplus near $2.5B
The latest numbers from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) show a nearly $1.5 billion improvement.

Gov. Tony Evers signs executive order to continue alleviating Wisconsin energy shortage
The order will extend certain state and federal hours of service, along with increasing state weight limit restrictions on roads.

'It's always been a struggle': Rural hospitals get financial boost from federal government
Critics say the funding won't be enough to make up for the losses rural hospitals will suffer due to Medicaid cuts.

Reported Wisconsin human trafficking cases in 2024 near decade-long low
The National Human Trafficking Hotline received 277 human trafficking reports in Wisconsin in 2024.

Wisconsin DHS reports increase of 988 contacts
DHS said while it’s not possible to attribute a specific reason for the increase in calls, it pointed to a handful of possible correlations.

A preview of building projects in the Madison Metropolitan School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District published renderings for four schools.

Milwaukee preps for potential new ICE facility on city’s Northwest Side
The space would be more than 10,000 square feet.

Daddy-daughter hair styling class in Appleton goes viral
Daddy-Daughter Hair Styling Class in Appleton Goes Viral

Meijer recalls distilled water for floating black substance
The recalled water was sold in Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Janesville woman shares how GLP-1 medication helped her lose weight
There's now a needle-free option. Wegovy weight loss pill from drugmaker Novo Nordisk was cleared by the FDA and is available for use.

Friends of Parks groups fill a gap in support for Milwaukee public parks, trails and more
As the cost to maintain all properties has been steadily increasing with declining funding, grassroots groups play a key role.

You'll want to bundle up this weekend
Temperatures dip back well below average.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Free fishing weekend, Beer & Cheese Fest, MLK Day celebration
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Iranian American sees avenue for hope, despite ongoing deadly Iranian protests
For Ali Soltani, seeing his country in turmoil is unfortunately nothing new.

World News

Protests in Greenland and Denmark against US plans
Demonstrators took to the streets in Danish cities as well as in Greenland's capital, Nuuk.

Molly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrong
The online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use "sledgehammer" techniques.

Iran supreme leader admits thousands killed during recent protests
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.

Ant and Dec sorry after 'insensitive' podcast promo prompts backlash
A social media video publicising their new podcast drew criticism for evoking "suicide imagery".

Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?
He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be overshadowed by a poisonous row.

A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown
The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.

Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
It was once seen as an "unsexy nutrient" but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza
Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

The mysterious breakout soul star taking Spotify by storm - but she may not really exist
She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

Jess's Rule to be promoted in all GP surgeries in England
Jessica Brady died of advanced stage four cancer after initially being told by GPs she had long Covid.

Sir Tony Blair appointed to Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
The former UK prime minister and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

A faceless hacker stole my therapy notes – now my deepest secrets are online forever
Meri-Tuuli Auer told her counsellor things about her life she didn't want her closest family to know.

US judge restricts crowd control tactics by ICE towards Minneapolis protesters
The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

Body recovered in search for girl missing at sea
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea on 2 January.

Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting US president's claims about autism
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

Faisal Islam: The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune.

Fourteen arrested after protest at Iranian embassy
The Met Police says one protester was arrested after climbing onto the embassy's terrace.

Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

Justice Secretary blocks Jimmy Mizen killer's open prison move
The decision to block Jake Fahri's transfer was made for "public protection", the Ministry of Justice says.

Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw
This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.

Brothers who own award-winning chip shops enjoy healthy rivalry
Emir and Ouday Hikary's south Wales businesses have both made the top 10 UK takeaways.

Amateur photographer's wildlife calendar raises £13k for hospice
Phil Laybourne has raised raised money for Thames Hospice since his late wife Gail was cared there.

Care home creates own live action Traitors game, but no-one will be banished
Parkfield Grange residents will join in activities and games with a special afternoon tea as the prize.

His mum fainted while she was driving - he steered them to safety
Zac, 12, is commended for his actions in steering the car to safety after his mum fainted.

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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.

The Jan 6th Capitol riots five years on… Why America is still divided
Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

A 'perfect' start for Carrick - how Man Utd ran Man City ragged
Michael Carrick gets his interim spell as Mancheter United head coach off to the perfect start as they out-play their Manchester rivals at Old Trafford.

Glasner 'feels abandoned completely' at Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he feels his squad "are being abandoned completely" by the club's hierarchy.

Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank?
Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

'No energy' and 'predictable' - Guardiola won't blame VAR for derby loss
Manchester City were outfought by rivals Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime and the damaging defeat could leave them outmanoeuvred in this season's Premier League title race.