Local Wisconsin News

Sunday winter storm on the way, starting with rain early
After a rainy start, prepare for snow and gusty wind late Sunday.

Apartment fire displaces dozens of families Christmas Day; Milwaukee leaders push for better fire safety regulation
Dozens of families are left without a home after their 46-unit apartment building caught fire on Christmas morning.

Packers fans ready for possible playoff game against the Bears
With so many injuries on the roster, questions remain for the Packers as they take on the Baltimore Ravens.

Political strategists prepare for pivotal 2026 Wisconsin governor's race
It's the first open gubernatorial race in Wisconsin since 2010.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers clinch a playoff berth in Lions' loss to Vikings
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson doubtful and Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers game Saturday
Love practiced on a limited basis this week. Willis hurt his throwing shoulder against the Bears.

Got a bunch of holiday leftovers? Study shows how freezing food could reduce food waste
The study revealed that food waste remains high, however, about 6% of wasted household food in the U.S. were discarded frozen items.

Winter weather for the last weekend of December
Cloudy and quiet Saturday before more rain and snow arrive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Packers v. Ravens, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, tango holiday party
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Janesville nonprofit serves hundreds of free Christmas meals to the community
The nonprofit "ECHO" has been holding the event annually for more than 40 years.

Salvation Army's 36th annual Christmas Family Feast feeds thousands
The Salvation Army fed thousands at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Ravens game
This is an opponent the Packers don't play very often in the regular season. This is their first game against Baltimore since 2021.

The North Pole: More than a Christmas story
The North Pole is more than just a home to elves and reindeer. It has a rich history of exploration.

Capuchin Community Services continues Christmas Eve meal tradition
Capuchin Community Services continued its decades-long tradition of feeding the community on Christmas Eve at St. Ben's.

Holiday shoppers support local stores on Christmas Eve
Store owners at West Towne Mall say it's been a busy holiday shopping season.

Wisconsin travelers hit the roads and skies for holidays
About 2.5 million Wisconsinites are expected to travel through New Years Day.

How some of Santa's little reindeer relate to the weather
There are several ties to weather, Santa and his reindeer.

A guide to recycling post-holiday waste
From gift wrap to holiday lights, here's what can and cannot be recycled.

Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94
Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% to snap a three-game losing streak.

World News

Zelensky says Russia 'doesn't want peace', ahead of Florida meeting with Trump
The pair are expected to discuss territorial concessions and security guarantees during the negotiations.

Starmer criticised for welcoming freed Egyptian activist to UK
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

New archbishop urged to scrap £100m fund over slavery links
A group of MPs and peers claims the funds can only legally be spent on churches and payment of clergy wages.

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.

War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre?
Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

Style trends to look out for in 2026: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war
Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

Sabalenka v Kyrgios: The key questions in 'Battle of the Sexes'
BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.

Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch'
A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space.

Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue
Drummer Chuck Redd reportedly called off his Christmas Eve performance after a vote by the board to rename the site.

How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol
The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.

The Papers: 'War and peace in Ukraine' and 'Ramsay and Peaty take the plunge'
Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding dominate Sunday's papers.

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty
The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot at Bath Abbey.

Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes
Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.

Strictly winner thanks fans for 'making dream come true'
Karen Carney, from Solihull, becomes the first footballer to win Strictly Come Dancing

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution
Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

Beating loneliness by bridging the generation gap
Student Joe, 21, says visiting Janice each week "doesn't feel like work".

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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.

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test
Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page says he was in a “state of shock” during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.

Littler cruises into round four but Bunting beaten
Luke Littler is into the last 16 but fourth seed Stephen Bunting becomes the highest-ranked player to exit this year's PDC World Championship.

Arsenal in 'survival' mode as 'sensational' Raya save keeps them top
David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.

Sabalenka v Kyrgios: The key questions in 'Battle of the Sexes'
BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.

Head reached out to Duckett after video criticism
Australia opener Travis Head says he reached out to England counterpart Ben Duckett after a video emerged on social media prior to the Melbourne Test.

Texans clinch play-off spot and Ravens beat Packers
CJ Stroud throws two long touchdown passes as the Houston Texans reach the NFL play-offs.