Local Wisconsin News

'We have increased some pricing': Florists discuss tariff, weather impacts as Valentine's Day approaches
Valentine's Day costs are on the rise due to tariffs and weather affecting flower prices. Stores are seeing prices rise as much as 15%.

15-year-old Bradford High School student arrested with ammunition day after 16-year-old arrested with gun
The arrest comes the day after another 16-year-old student was arrested on Wednesday, for carrying a concealed gun inside the school.

Lawmakers divided on tax relief options for Wisconsinites
While it’s a priority for both parties, there are differing plans, and not just between Republicans and Democrats.

New bill calls for data center moratorium on statewide day of action
The legislation was introduced on the same day that protestors from across the state spoke out against data centers.

Survey: More American Jews dealing with antisemitic incidents
Results showed perception gap between Jews and non-Jews.

Wisconsin Congressman pushes for bill to transform how Americans vote
The SAVE America Act passed the House Wednesday with only one Democrat’s support.

De’Aaron Fox replaces Antetokounmpo in All-Star Game. Antetokounmpo will still coach Celebrity Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t be playing in the All-Star Game as he recovers from a calf strain.

Brewers' Contreras avoids arbitration after agreeing to terms on 1-year deal with 2027 team option
This marks the second straight year in which the two-time All-Star has agreed to terms on a deal shortly before a potential arbitration hearing.

Lots of melting ahead
High temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s this weekend.

Investigation finds $38,000 in fraudulent purchases by Monona Grove High School employee
The former administrative assistant to the principal was the one who allegedly made the purchases. That person is no longer employed at the district.

Giannis Antetokounmpo goes from candy fan to candy man with his own line of gummies
The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star unveiled the Giannis FR34K Gummies on Thursday, saying he realized a dream with their release.

Exclusive: Colorado Democrat to visit Wisconsin to campaign against Republican congressman
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, is traveling to Eau Claire to speak out against Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien.

Niche Book Bar preserving Black stories and history, one book at a time
The bookstore on N Martin Luther King Jr Dr. in Milwaukee softly opened a little over a year ago.

Thomas and Porter power the Bucks to a 116-108 win over the Magic
Cam Thomas scored 34 points in his second game with Milwaukee, and Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

'He got burned trying to save a life, what if he would have lost his?': Firefighters detail what they're up against when battling fires at buildings without sprinkler systems
Lt. Patrick Hensel was burned as he walked through fire to get to people in need before having to turn back.

Great weekend to spend outdoors
Temperatures continue to get even warmer.

UWM partners with USDA to improve wastewater treatment
The goal is to come up with a more efficient way to clean wastewater to help meet the rising demand for freshwater, which is a finite resource.

'That kid's going to be fast': Pettit speedskaters share memories, excitement for Jordan Stolz
The 21-year-old Kewaskum native is already gold medalist at the 2026 games.

Wisconsin State Senate debates several gender-related bills
Some Democrats believe the bills are part of an effort to legislate transgender people out of the public eye.

Common Council introduces 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislation
The Common Council revealed new proposals to that would impact how ICE agents operate in the city.

World News

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.

Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet
The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry.

'We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan - they dismissed us,' parents tell BBC
The parents of two children who say they warned nursery staff about Chan tell the BBC they felt ignored.

Victims of shootings in Canada named by police
Eight people were killed, ranging in age from 11 to 39, with 25 people injured in the shootings at a school and a home.

Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of Civil Service
The Cabinet Office says the move is "by mutual agreement" but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance.

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold
Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.

Catfishing a conman back on dating app days after jail release
An undercover reporter catches a serial fraudster back on a dating app days after leaving jail.

Arctic blast on the way for UK with snow and ice warnings
This weekend should see the weather turn markedly colder, as Helen Willetts explains.

Rise in half-term holiday bookings after rainy January
Rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape", travel agents say.

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.

The emotional debate behind Ukrainian skeleton racer's ban
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing.

Statement win underlines GB curlers' golden claim
Team GB's men's curlers reinforce their credentials as Winter Olympic gold medal favourites with a statement 6-3 win over Sweden.

Why Team GB hasn't won a medal and why there's still hope
Three fourth places and a figure skating trip - the Winter Olympics have been tough for Team GB so far, but there are plenty of medal chances to come.

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

Weekly quiz: What was written on Bad Bunny's ball at the Super Bowl?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Cull at No 10' and 'Ban United'
Chief civil servant Sir Chris Wormauld and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe dominate Friday's papers.

Why I stopped saying no to my toddler
Kelly explains why she decided to try "gentle parenting" and the impact it has had on her child.

Wuthering Heights soundtrack the perfect pivot for Charli XCX, says Brat co-writer
Finn Keane says working on the soundtrack was "completely different" to the pop star's Brat summer era.

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

Fact-checking Jim Ratcliffe's claims about immigration and benefits
BBC Verify has been examining some of the Manchester United owner's claims.

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark
Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers".

Australia's Liberal Party ousts first woman leader
Sussan Ley, plagued by poor polls, was deposed by Angus Taylor after just nine months in the job.

Strictly star Robin Windsor took own life after mental health deterioration, inquest finds
The dancer was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury says.

Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing
The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan's territorial waters, authorities say.

Marine who fell overboard becomes first American killed in drug boat targeting operation
The 21-year-old Marine fell from a US battleship and was declared dead after a three-day search.

BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts
The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
And an update from Tehran.

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

Four women join forces to expose a dangerous predator
Four survivors of the same dangerous man join forces to finally bring him to justice.