Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin health experts recommend flu vaccine this holiday season
The DHS reported that 26.8% of Wisconsinites have gotten at least one dose of the flu vaccine this season.

Even though it may feel bitter cold, it doesn’t mean the ice is thick enough yet on bodies of water
Frigid conditions are prompting a warning for those who love outdoor winter sports.

Doctors warn of health risks during Wisconsin's cold snap
Temps are forecast to stay bitterly cold for days.

New bills would require PFAS contamination notices from DNR
Lawmakers say the state has an obligation to keep the public informed about the harmful chemicals.

Kohler named the holly-jolliest small town in Wisconisn
Kohler has got spirit to spare. Christmas spirit that is — according to HGTV.

Subzero wind chill values likely again tonight
Temperatures climb back into the 20s Friday afternoon.

Milwaukee County selects Joe Lamers to serve as new transportation director
Lamers has served for nearly eight years as the director of the Milwaukee County Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance.

Spectrum News 1’s Brooke Brighton, Megan Carpenter team up to ring bells for Salvation Army
This is the fifth time the pair will take donations for the Red Kettle Campaign. Here's where you can see them.

Megan Moroney announced as opening night headliner for Summerfest
She'll perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 18, the first day of the festival.

Geyser’s attorney writes letter asking that she be moved to mental health facility
Geyser is being held at the Waukesha County Jail after escaping her group home on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Bucks lose Antetokounmpo to injury early but rally past Pistons 113-109
AJ Green had 19 points and Jericho Sims finished with a career-high 15 points.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers disputes report that Giannis Antetokounmpo is talking with team about his future
Rivers said that "Giannis has never asked to be traded – ever. I can’t make that more clear."

Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks' game with Pistons due to right calf strain
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said he believed the Bucks had ruled out the possibility that Antetokounmpo had injured his Achilles tendon on the play.

‘This was not supposed to happen to anybody’: Kenosha community gathers to mourn 3 children lost to fire
Neighbors and friends said 10-year-old Rylee, 9-year-old Connor and 7-year-old Alena were loved by everyone and they’ll be greatly missed.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

Local businesses, volunteers work to keep Wisconsinites warm during cold snaps
One Madison nonprofit made sure its heat held up when it mattered most.

Kenosha mother grieves loss of 3 children after deadly apartment fire
A Kenosha mother is still trying to process the loss of her three kids after a deadly apartment fire on Thanksgiving night.

Jayden Reed could be close to returning to the Packers
Reed has been out since Week 2 with collarbone and foot injuries.

Santa visits patients at American Family Children’s Hospital
Santa visited a special group of Wisconsin kids early this year.

School administrators discuss the impacts of consolidation
A bill passed by the State Assembly would make it easier for districts to explore consolidation.

World News

How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families
The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society

We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says in child poverty pledge
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years
A woman shares her experience of driving anxiety and a driving coach gives tips to combat this fear.

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work
Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals, scientists say
The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown
The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?
Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Anthony Zurcher: Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt
Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.

The Papers: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT'
A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.

Top scientist says research visa restrictions mean UK 'shooting itself in foot' economically
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Ukraine sport chiefs express 'deep indignation' after diver switches to compete for Russia
The Ukrainian Diving Federation wants diver Sofiia Lyskun to be stripped of all awards after the European champion switched her international allegiance to Russia.

Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws
Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.

Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man
The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.

Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms
The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections.

Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family
Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.

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Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

Smith drop an early blow in tale of two Ashes keepers
Why wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Ashes Test is potentially worrying for England.

Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd
Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue.

'Absolutely plumb!' - Confident Archer ends Weatherald's innings
Jofra Archer bowls a brilliant yorker to dismiss Jake Weatherald lbw for 72, leaving Australia on 146-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work
Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players
BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50
As Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50, BBC Sport picks out 10 great moments from his career - and it could have been many more.