Local Wisconsin News

Packers' defensive backs know they can't afford to let INTs keep eluding their grasp
With a young quarterback up next on their schedule, the Packers are hoping to make the most of their opportunities for a turnover.

Deer season spikes business at Wisconsin meat processors
Hunters harvested about 190,000 deer during the gun hunt in 2024.

Attendance falsifications, WIAA violations lead to termination of Green Bay East football coach Niko Sila
The Green Bay school board voted 5-2 to accept the district’s recommendation to terminate East High School Coach Kominiko "Niko" Sila, on Wednesday.

Great weekend to get outdoors
We'll see sunshine with highs a little above average.

Thursday's forecast is brought to you by the color gray
Starting off Thursday foggy, ending it cloudy with drizzle.

Tommy Thompson remembers Dick Cheney as ‘true patriot’
The two men met in 1966 and remained close through the George W. Bush era.

Bucks face a challenging stretch as they play without injured Giannis Antetokounmpo
Any extended absence for Antetokounmpo represents a major obstacle for a team already slumping, with three losses in its last four games.

Thanksgiving dinner will cost Wisconsinites 6.7% more this year
It'll cost $61.84 to make a full Thanksgiving meal for 10 people this year, according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.

'I feel like he's just got better and better': Jacobs' understudy Wilson ready to play
Wilson scored a touchdown last Sunday after Jacobs left. Wilson rushed for 502 yards last season, so he's gained the confidence of the team.

Milwaukee mayor vetoes fire department’s $8 million budget amendment
The Milwaukee Fire Department had been looking for more money to replace its aging fleet.

Assembly Democrats and Republicans differ over school consolidation bills
Declining enrollment is among the reasons for a bill that would provide more state aid for consolidated school districts.

‘His refusal to bring this bill to the floor is pathetic’: Republicans thwart Democrats’ effort to force a vote on postpartum Medicaid extension
On what was likely the last day of session this year, Democrats tried to use a maneuver to bypass Republican leaders and force a vote on the bill.

Poll: Voters more likely to back Democratic candidates than Republicans in 2026 congressional elections
The poll was conducted after the November elections, between Nov. 5-12.

MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually
Commissioner Rob Manfred also was able to maximize rights for the Home Run Derby and Wild Card Series

Scholar Athlete: Hannah Frahm
One Lake Country Lutheran High School senior proves you can do it all, and excel.

PHOTOS: 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' rings in the holidays in Milwaukee
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" runs at the Marcus Center from Nov. 25 to Nov. 30.

Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'
Tamara Thomsen, the state's maritime archaeologist, said that the site lies near a network of what were once indigenous trails.

Evers orders flags to half-staff for 4th anniversary of Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
Gov. Tony Evers made the declaration on Wednesday ahead of the anniversary on Friday, Nov. 21.

Decaying leaves: The gift that keeps on giving
When autumn leaves fall to the ground, they don't automatically become trash. There are a few ways to turn this trash into treasure.

QTS presents data center project to DeForest Village Board
The company is looking to build a multi-billion-dollar data center campus.

World News

US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan
It comes after reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly with major concessions from Ukraine.

The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.

Rapist ex-Met officer given another life sentence for further sex offences
David Carrick is sentenced for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl and raping a former partner.

Trump signs bill ordering US justice department to release Epstein files
The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.

A Russian spy ship has appeared near Britain's shores - how worried are defence chiefs?
The movements of the Yantar is a worry for Britain's defence chiefs and provocative.

Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership
Burnham says he is focused on his current role as Manchester mayor but could not say what the future holds.

Children in Need chair resigns after crash conviction
Terence Duddy has been replaced as chair of BBC Children in Need after he drove into a cyclist.

Failed asylum seekers could be given 'big increase' in payments to leave UK, home secretary says
Home secretary says she will consider "a big increase" in payments to persuade people to leave the UK voluntarily.

Teachers in Scotland could work flexible four-day week in class under new plans
Two teaching unions are holding strike ballots over how long teachers should spend in the classroom.

How bravery of two women led to 'monster' Met officer's conviction for more sex crimes
David Carrick is already serving life in prison, but he now faces a further sentence.

The real fallout after the ousting of Labour from a super safe seat in Wales
Now Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales - convincing voters to keep believing, ahead of the 2026 Senedd election

Why trying too hard may be holding you back at work
Perfectionism looks good on paper, but its consequences might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

Now is not the time to tax electric vehicles, says Ford boss
Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled.

Why an AI 'godfather' is quitting Meta after 12 years
One of the pioneers in the current AI boom, he has had disagreements with fellow engineers over the future of the technology.

Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri - who will win F1 title?
Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion, looks at who is best placed going into the final three races of the season, with a battle between McLaren team-mates.

Ukrainian teen saboteurs recruited on Telegram to attack their own country
Russia is using Telegram to recruit Ukrainian children and teenagers to carry out sabotage and bombings according to the Ukrainian government.

Settlement reached after baby choked on pasta at nursery
Oliver's parents are glad to have reached a settlement with Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford.

We'll take time to get trans guidance right, says minister
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.

Finally... last episodes of Friends spin-off Joey available in US
The last eight episodes of Joey were never broadcast in the US after the show was cancelled in 2006.

Paris court blocks auction of earliest-known calculator
The court blocked La Pascaline, a 400-year-old calculating machine, from being exported from France.

Woman jailed for 20 years over murder of Australian surfer brothers in Mexico
Ari Gisell told her boyfriend she liked the tyres on their car, instigating the carjacking that killed three surfers in Mexico last year.

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The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble
Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.

Will Trump delay releasing the Epstein Files?
Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.

Ashes predictions - TMS pundits have their say
Test Match Special pundits including Michael Vaughan and Jonathan Agnew give their predictions for the 2025-26 Ashes series.

Panel split over disallowed Liverpool goal at Man City
The Premier League's KMI Panel votes 3-2 both that Liverpool's goal should have stood on-field, but didn't reach the VAR threshold.

Smith aims bizarre Mastermind jibe at former spinner Panesar
Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith takes a bizarre swipe at former England spinner Monty Panesar on the eve of the first Ashes Test.

How does Arsenal defence compare to Premier League's best?
Where do Arsenal's back four rank in terms of the best ever in the Premier League?

How Norris and Piastri's strengths stack up in F1 title fight
Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion, looks at who is best placed going into the final three races of the season, with a battle between McLaren team-mates.

Are you not being entertained? The decline of the open-play goal
Open-play goals have been on the decline this season and BBC Sport takes a closer look at the trend.