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'An incredible sport': Biathlon competitors celebrate sport at national competition in Brillion
The biathlon is a less-celebrated sport, but it's popularity may be on the rise.

Porchlight men's shelter sees record number of guests in January 
In just the first month of the year, the men’s shelter has seen nearly 400 guests per night during a cold stretch.

Now Hiring: Riah Hair Salon & Beauty expands in Middleton
Riah Hair is opening a second location in downtown Middleton, adding 14 new styling chairs.

Approaching record warmth for Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day will be filled with warmth, wind and sunshine.

Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing
Tyler Reddick led only one lap, but he took the lead when he and Chase Elliott crashed as they were racing for the win.

Oshkosh craft distillery serves it up on ice for sturgeon season weekends
An updated 2024 state law helped pave the way for bar a mile out on Lake Winnebago.

African American environmental pioneers recognized during Black History Month
The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards will be held Monday, Feb. 16.

In Focus: Dr. Eve Hall aims to create economic vibrancy for African Americans
Hall is president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League.

Celebrating Black History Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with a legislator, a local business and president of the Greater Urban Milwaukee League about how they're making an impact.

In Focus: Milwaukee’s largest family-operated Black and Brown-owned vintage store hopes to inspire others
Eric and Veronica Lewis own BC Modern, a vintage shop specializing in mid-century modern furniture and decor.

American speedskater Jordan Stolz adds second Olympics gold with win in 500
Stolz finished the 500 in an Olympic-record time of 33.77 seconds.

Beloit schools install emergency inhalers in every building
It has given staff a new way to respond quickly when students experience asthma attacks.

Former Badgers help U.S. rout Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals
Megan Keller, Laila Edwards, Hannah Bilka and Britta Curl-Salemme also scored in an outing during which the U.S. had five goals in the second period.

Restaurant owner detained by immigration officials, community offers support
Noel Quintana and his wife Ofelia co-own Señor Machetes, which opened in 2019.

Kenosha school leaders prepare to take action after gun-related incidents at Bradford High School this week
On Wednesday, police arrested a 16-year-old who brought with a loaded gun to school.

Competitive congressional race in Wisconsin heats up, as Democrats try to take back House
The race for Wisconsin’s third congressional district could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin
The bill looks to create a new autonomous driving safety board through WisDOT.

Turning heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day
How one small donation can help your local ecosystem and get your ex's thorn out of your side

Prolonged snow coverage leads to areas of snow mold
Thanks to big snowfall events this winter and weeks of prolonged snow cover, residents are discovering fungus on their lawns.

DNR warns of ice dangers heading into sturgeon spearing opener, as temps rise
Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend, meaning anglers need to be careful on frozen bodies of water

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Police framed man for female student’s murder, evidence gathered by BBC suggests
Officers knew CCTV discredited their key witness in Omar Benguit's conviction for murder of Korean woman.

Students bring Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities
It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

Ice and snow warnings as another blast of Arctic air sweeps across the UK
More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast
European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast
Former US President Barack Obama says he has seen no evidence extra-terrestrials have made contact with Earth.

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

Team GB skeleton gold medallist says she discovered talent after Instagram ad
Tabitha Stoecker made history on Sunday by winning the first Olympic mixed team skeleton gold with teammate Matt Weston.

Ski jumper disqualified for wearing boots 4mm too big
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.

Kirsty Muir in big air final - Monday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Why Team GB's first Olympic gold on snow was just a matter of time
An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform
The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.

America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Female athletes hit back at 'weird' and 'derogatory' comments about their appearance
Sporting stars describe unsolicited comments about their looks, as a survey suggests fewer girls have ambitions to become top athletes.

What is behind spike in pothole related call-outs?
The AA says pothole-related call outs in January were up by 18% across the UK, with 6,235 in the East of England alone.

PM orders investigation into claims Labour think tank paid firm to look into journalist
The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks
The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.

Logan Paul's Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale
Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a "planetary treasure hunt".

Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their furtures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox men
The two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.

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

Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?
It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.

Five talking points from round two of Six Nations
The second weekend of the Six Nations brings redemption for Scotland, another blistering display from France and a threat for Ireland.

GB's Treacy crashes out but curlers' hopes stay alive
Team GB speed skater Niall Treacy's Winter Olympics are over but the women's curlers beat Denmark to keep alive their semi-final hopes.

Matheson on Old Trafford heroics, 'torrid time' as £1m teenager & McLeod death
A 16-year-old Luke Matheson wrote his name in the history books by scoring against Manchester United in 2019. Six years later, he is aiming for more cup heroics with Macclesfield.