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Wisconsin lawmakers react President Trump’s claim on SNAP
The President said 2.4 million Americans have been "lifted" off of food stamps. It's not so simple.

Family medicine physician shares advice for reducing cancer risk
She said, "Starting a healthy lifestyle and focusing on prevention is the best thing we can do."

MPD officer charged for misuse of Flock cameras to track someone he was dating
MPD said it became aware of police officer Josue Ayala’s misuse of the cameras in December 2025.

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.

Kenosha school board approves metal detectors, hand-held wands after safety incidents
It comes after two students were caught within the span of two days bringing weapons into Bradford High School.

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.

Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat
Kyle Kuzma added 19 points and Ousmane Dieng 11 for the Bucks.

NFL receives no tush push ban proposal this year after effort last year to ban it failed
League executive Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine in Indianapolis that the deadline for submissions has passed.

Winter weather returns this weekend
Highs will be back below average with a chance for snow.

Grab the winter layers and sunglasses Wednesday
Wind chills will only be in the single digits and teens.

UWM professors map racism and resistance in Milwaukee County
Over three years, professors Derek Handley and Anne Bonds documented and mapped out restrictive property deeds in Milwaukee County.

Packers GM Gutekunst offers thoughts at NFL Scouting Combine
Gutekunst said he knows Packers fans expect more after a sour end to the season in a playoff loss to the Bears.

'This is really a good demonstration of how public health needs to work': CDC officials visit lead screening clinic at Milwaukee school
Milwaukee Public Schools is now offering lead blood test screenings inside schools thanks to grant money awarded by the CDC.

Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding
The lawsuit announced on Tuesday asks the court to adopt a new school finance system that meets the needs of districts.

Packers issue reminder, warning to season ticket holders on renewal policy
The team is eyeing season ticket holders who repeatedly re-sell tickets through secondary market or brokers.

'American awesomeness:' Wisconsin lawmakers preview State of the Union
Many Republicans and Democrats alike expect the president to focus on affordability and the economy.

Dozens gather at Capitol in push to increase Wisconsin’s minimum wage
Democrats introduced legislation on Tuesday to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour, with plans to reach $20 per hour by the year 2030.

Wisconsin still struggling to keep pace with health care demand despite workforce growth, report finds
Vacancy rates are still more than double pre-pandemic levels and aging populations continue to grow.

Texas grand jury declines to indict former NBA player Patrick Beverley in assault case
The grand jury on Monday declined to indict Beverley on one count of assault of a family member. Beverley had been free on a $40,000 bond.

Selma-to-Montgomery march
During one of the most trying times in America, the Southeast's weather did not help the ongoing battle for justice.

World News

'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.

Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off
Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant".

'Jekyll and Hyde' killer guilty of shooting ex-colleague on remote country path
Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks.

UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, after minister said it was
It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.

Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape.

John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

'I'm proud of my heritage' - meet Britain's youngest ever F1 driver
Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.

Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.

Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death
Thomas Morgan's "rage-filled attack" left the five-month-old boy with catastrophic injuries.

Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.

Broadcasting racial slur by Baftas guest with Tourette's was 'serious mistake', BBC says
The BBC's director general tells its Executive Complaints Unit to complete a fast-tracked investigation.

Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced
The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.

Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers
Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them
Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.

Disabled woman, 33, put in nursing home against her will feels 'betrayed'
Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal.

New travel rules for UK visitors kick in today - find out how this affects you
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

UK records warmest day of the year as temperatures climb above 18C
After a relentlessly wet start to the year the UK has recorded its warmest day of the year as many places bask in the late winter sunshine.

Man who murdered nine-year-old girl as she played with hula hoop in street jailed
Lilia Valutyte, 9, was playing outside a shop in Boston when she was stabbed by Deividas Skebas.

Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen
About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.

Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer'
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the system had become a "debt trap" for graduates.

Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories
In what appears an extraordinary coincidence, the coup leader has died on the same day as the document release.

Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says
A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."

Swiss bar fire victims to get solidarity payout
The so-called solidarity contribution will go to each of the 115 injured and the families of the 41 who died.

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Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech
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A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special
We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.

Sri Lanka collapse against New Zealand to exit T20 World Cup
Co-hosts Sri Lanka are out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing to a 61-run defeat by New Zealand in Colombo.

Man Utd post profit but debt rises to £1.3bn
The amount Manchester United owe increases to almost £1.3bn in outstanding transfer fees, rolling credit facility and legacy debt.

Dubois refuses world champion Wardley's fist bump
Daniel Dubois refuses a fist bump from world champion Fabio Wardley at a lively news conference in London to promote their world title fight in May.