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Sunshine and warmth Friday with snow to start the weekend
Afternoon highs will soar into the 50s in most places.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum may be moving as it eyes a bigger location
Though a new site hasn’t been decided yet, museum officials said they anticipate the new location will be double the size of the current one.

Green Highways Program reduces pollution produced from interstate traffic
MMSD, the City of Milwaukee and WisDOT planted trees and native vegetation in the shadow of the Marquette Interchange to soak up runoff.

Higher fish, ingredient costs felt by nonprofit Wisconsin fish fries
The price of fish is on the rise, and it is cutting into the revenue that fish fries are able to generate.

'It's not going to be easy': Willow Newell made historic win when she was crowned Miss Wisconsin
Newell is the first Black woman to take home the crown in the pageant's 90-year history.

Back to winter this weekend
After a spring tease on Friday, we flip the switch back to winter.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Ballet comedy, Fringe Festival, Baconfest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86
Froemming was a major league umpire for 37 years. He worked the third-most games in big league history and a record 11 no-hitters.

'Businesses need certainty': Local shoe company among dozens of Wisconsin businesses suing federal government over tariff refunds
More than a dozen Wisconsin companies are suing the federal government for tariff refunds.

Thursday marked Black Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Many came representing different organizations and causes.

Vice President JD Vance addresses affordability concerns in visit to Wisconsin
The Vice President took President Trump's State of the Union message on the road to the Badger State.

Wauwatosa, West Allis approve plans to merge fire departments
The Wauwatosa Common Council approved the plan in a 12-2 vote on Tuesday, meaning both cities have now agreed.

New lane closure coming March 9 along I-94 eastbound in Milwaukee County
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Wisconsinites make it back home after violence erupted in Mexico
Group from Western Wisconsin was there to expand clean water access.

Arrest made in Marquette sexual assault, armed robbery that occurred Feb. 18
MUPD said that this suspect was not among those who were taken into custody on Feb. 20 for unrelated warrants.

Wisconsin cardiologist says GLP-1s can lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Cardiologist, Dr. Maya Safarvoa said when you lower your BMI by 10-15%, you’re lowering your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Planets on parade: Rare 6 planets line up in the sky
Six planets will align in the sky early on Feb. 28.

Vice President JD Vance to make Wisconsin visit on Thursday
Vance is expected to head to Plover, Wisconsin, where he’ll visit a machining facility.

DNR investigating manure spill in Trempealeau County
DNR staff said they observed the spill in the town of Gale at a farm field and also found dead fish in an affected body of water.

Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution
Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez was charged Wednesday in Milwaukee County.

World News

Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.

Soham killer Huntley still in hospital after attack using makeshift weapon
Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for murdering two schoolgirls, has significant head trauma, the BBC understands.

Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes
A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption.

'We were bullied for years before our son was killed'
The parents of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck say they were being harassed and bullied for years.

Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama
Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band?

UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as concern grows over threat of US strikes
The US embassy in Israel has also told some non-emergency staff they can leave the country if they wish.

Palestine Action arrest as Churchill statue defaced
The Westminster statue of the former prime minister is vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint.

Tram derails in Milan, leaving one dead and dozens injured
The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.

Ghosts TV sitcom to be brought back to life as a feature film
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will see the return of the show's writers, creators and stars.

Reform UK reports by-election 'family voting' concerns to police
It comes after election observers raised concerns about "extremely high" levels of family voting.

From plumber to Parliament, who is the Green Party's new MP?
Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move.

Sir John Curtice: The future of British politics is more uncertain than ever
Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.

Starmer says he will fight on after by-election defeat to Greens
The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs.

Watch: How Green Party victory unfolded
Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.

Six planets to be visible at same time in celestial 'parade' - here's how to see them
Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.

The crimes that made Soham killer Ian Huntley a target in prison
Huntley, who killed two 10-year-old girls in Soham in 2002, is in hospital after an attack in prison.

How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal
Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC's culture and media editor writes.

Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.

Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

I hugged my daughter's killer as we cried together in prison
Chloe's mum visited her drug-driver killer Keilan Roberts in jail and says he will live with the guilt forever.

Weekly quiz: Which baby monkey broke the internet's heart?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Canada school shooting
The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect's ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.

Why has the world's first hydrogen double-decker fleet failed?
The multi-million pound project in Aberdeen was meant to be the future of clean public transportation.

Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

US Olympian says 'I would never say that' after White House AI video shows him insulting Canada
USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.

Gregg Wallace drops personal data claim against BBC
Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".

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By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton
Hannah Spencer is the new Green MP for Gorton and Denton.

Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech
Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?

Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.