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MMSD staff member accused of feeding autistic student dog food
Jaden is a freshman in the special education program at Madison East High School.

Latest Marquette University Law School poll finds a large majority of Wisconsin voters undecided on Supreme Court, gubernatorial candidates
Nearly two-thirds of voters are undecided in the race for Supreme Court, as well as in the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul testifies before Senate Oversight Committee
The committee is looking into whether outside organizations are influencing the priorities of the Department of Justice.

Give Big Green Bay off and running to benefit Wisconsin nonprofits
24 hours of giving runs until noon Thursday.

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.

Gutekunst says college football changes have impacted Packers
“We’re learning on the fly a little bit,” said Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst.

Another cold night with warmer days ahead
High temperatures will reach into the 50s for many by Friday.

Wisconsin lawmakers react to 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.

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.

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.

World News

Racism and staff shortages factors in 'failing' maternity care, report finds
The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England.

'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.

Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked?
A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.

There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but it's not problem-free
Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.

Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings in Nepal
New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September.

Gorton and Denton by-election polls open
There are 11 candidates battling to become the next MP for Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester.

Cuba says it shot dead four people on US-registered speedboat
The passengers were Cuban nationals living in the US and intended to "carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes", the Cuban government says.

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".

Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

The Papers: 'Met exposed Hoyle' and 'Iran tempts Trump'
The Met's apology for revealing a source related to Lord Mandelson's arrest is prominent on Thursday's papers.

Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying the UK economy's turning a corner?
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

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.

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.

Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.

Media tycoon and UK citizen Jimmy Lai wins appeal against lesser conviction in Hong Kong
The 78-year-old Lai, however, remains detained for a separate national security case.

Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".

A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police
The NYPD is looking for four people they say injured officers with snowballs, in behavior the commisioner called "disgraceful".

Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv
Hungary's prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.

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How Did A Tip-Off From Sir Lindsay Hoyle Lead To Peter Mandelson’s Arrest?
The Metropolitan Police apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off.

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.

Real Madrid win 'for everyone who stands against racism'
Real Madrid's win against Benfica was a "victory for everyone who stands against racism", midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says.

Bizarre VAR? Why Kelly's second yellow card became 'awful' straight red
An 'awful' decision, or 'always going to be a red'? Why Juventus' Lloyd Kelly's second yellow card became a straight red in his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.

Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026?
Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters.

Outrunning 'Bob' - Flament on Loughborough, Buenos Aires and fertility call
Thibaut Flament's unique journey to the top of rugby continued this year when he went public on his reason for missing France's Six Nations opener.

'I'm ready' - Park bids to show Man Utd form for England
Manchester United midfielder Jess Park has been in brilliant form since her move in the summer - but can she take that into England's upcoming matches?

'He was always going to score' - Real beat Benfica to reach last 16
Watch as Real Madrid head through to the last 16 in the Champions League after a 2-1 victory against Benfica.