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Welcoming frigid air to start 2026
Lingering light snow will wrap up before New Year's celebrations.

Many places will start 2026 with subzero morning low temperatures
Ringing in the new year with a return of arctic air.

Assembly Minority Leader says closer numbers ‘yielded some wins’ this year
Democrats picked up 10 seats in the 2024 election, which helped narrow the gap with Republicans, who remain in control.

2025: Weather in Review
2025 made the record books for numerous impactful weather events.

Statewide options for free rides home on New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day
According to WisDOT, during last year’s holiday season there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Wisconsin day cares impacted by flu and other illnesses
The Learning Experience in Oak Creek serves about 60 students ranging in ages from 6-months-old to 12-years-old.

Drivers urged to 'pay attention' after expansion of 'Move Over Law'
Drivers are now required to move over for all disabled vehicles with hazard lights on.

Wisconsin receives more than $203 million for rural health care investments
DHS applied for $1B in funding from CMS, which would amount to $200M annually. Funding has yet to be announced for the next four years of the program.

Golf is a family affair for Steve Stricker's family and that includes wife Nicki
Steve Stricker has a foursome of golfers in his clan.

UW-Eau Claire professor shares the stage with Snoop Dogg
It was also his first NFL game.

Claire Sardina reflects on Lightning & Thunder, the Milwaukee act that inspired 'Song Sung Blue'
Our Courtny Gerrish spoke with the real life Claire Sardina on the movie and the life story of the Milwaukee musicians being shared to millions.

Portis, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Hornets 123-113 for first back-to-back wins since October
Doc Rivers moved past George Karl into sole possession of sixth place with 1,176 career wins as a head coach.

Wisconsin Republican legislative leader says parties need to define ‘what they stand for’ in 2026
The remaining months of floor session in 2026 will be critical with the balance of power up for grabs under new legislative maps.

Snow storms offer welcome boost for some local businesses
Local businesses help northern Wisconsin dig out of snow.

Bomb cyclone brings blizzards to Midwest before turning east
The National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and blizzard conditions that could make travel impossible in some areas.

Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained over winter break? Some options in Milwaukee County
A handful of indoor and outdoor activity options for kids and families to enjoy during winter break.

Get a look at snow totals from Sunday's winter storm
As of 1 p.m. Monday, Gile had 19.5 inches of recorded snow.

Roads turn treacherous throughout northern Wisconsin
More than 12 inches of snow fell in parts of Oneida County.

‘It's a real missed opportunity for the state of Wisconsin’: Senate Democrats talk about the need to address affordability in 2026
With new legislative maps that will put the balance of power up for grabs in 2026, the party hopes to pick up a net gain of just two seats.

A look at how Trump-era work requirements could impact people who receive public benefits
The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025.

World News

UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued
The cold snap is expected to have an impact on rail services, roads and ferries as people travel for New Year's events.

'Deeply missed' - Eddie Hearn pays tribute to Anthony Joshua team members killed in crash
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, will be "deeply missed".

Nurse 'lucky to be alive' after crowbar attack at hospital
Nurse Megan Lynch was stood at a vending machine when she was hit over the head with the crowbar.

EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites
It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.

Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable
Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from the St Petersburg to the Israeli port of Haifa.

Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision
Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.

Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders
Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.

New Year's Eve trains disrupted by cable theft
The disruption is now likely to last until the end of New Year's Eve, according to National Rail.

Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Jurassic Coast rockfall captured on video
A witness called it "a miracle" no-one was hurt when part of the cliff fell on to the beach.

Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already under way according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

Trump vetoes first bills of his second term
Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives.

UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi attack
The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler
An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley

Swashbuckling Puss embarks on a brave quest
Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star.

'Deeply missed' - Hearn pays tribute to Ghami and Latz
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, will be "deeply missed".

McIlroy's omission from honours list questioned
After Rory McIlroy completed a career grand slam in 2025, there were calls for him to be knighted.

Living the dream - Hood plans to open Chinese restaurant with Ally Pally winnings
Justin Hood has enjoyed a stunning run on his debut at the PDC World Championship and he is closing in on his dream of opening a Chinese restaurant as a result.

Not just results - why Maresca is under pressure
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca needs results to improve but issues off the pitch are adding to the pressure, BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella explains.

Teen jockey Loughnane breaks calendar year wins record on New Year's Eve
Teenage jockey Billy Loughnane breaks the record for the most wins in a calendar year in the 21st Century.