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300+ Dane County students awarded certificates, scholarships in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Over 300 students from 42 middle and high schools in Dane County were recognized Sunday at the 42nd annual MLK Youth Recognition Breakfast in Madison.

'The climate is very challenging right now': Milwaukee restaurants prepare to open despite rising costs
Some restaurants are pushing forward to open despite rising food costs.

Celebrate MLK Day in Wisconsin with these events
From keynote speakers to acts of service, here's a handful of events you can attend.

Following large ball python intake, Neenah rescue caring for one of its highest number of snakes yet
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is caring for a large intake of ball pythons. They took in 15 from one person and two from another.

Now Hiring: Froedtert ThedaCare opens in Oshkosh, creating about 60 new jobs
The new Oshkosh hospital includes emergency care and outpatient surgery.

Arctic air and strong wind make for harsh wind chills.
Wind chill values will range from -25 to -35 degrees.

College Football Playoff National Championship Forecast
Check out your game day forecast.

In Focus: Leaders reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
State Sen. Dora Drake, a Democrat from Milwaukee, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss her role serving as part of Wisconsin's Legislative Black Caucus.

In Focus: Asst. superintendent teaches young people about Dr. King's legacy
Coleman will serve as the keynote speaker at this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in the Fox Cities.

In Focus: Leaders reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
We reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and how leaders in the Badger State are looking to his philosophy as a mission in 2026.

In Focus: Organization shares how they use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy to achieve mission
Tynnetta Jackson is Chair of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice.

Port Washington Lighthouse shines after restoration project
The $2.6 million project fixed lighthouse windows, foundation cracks and removed lead paint.

Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says
LaFleur’s future was in doubt after Packers' wild-card loss to the Bears.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers opt for stability with LaFleur
There are many that thought LaFleur should be shown the door after that playoff collapse against the Bears.

Meriter NICU training levels up with VR to save the tiniest lives
UW Health Kids at Meriter launched advanced NICU simulations using both physical and virtual reality training.

NAMI Southeast Wisconsin reflects on HHS reversal of funding cuts
It wasn’t until Thursday morning that roughly 2,000 grant recipients got confirmation the grant terminations were rescinded.

Heating homes and businesses ahead of cold snap
The cold snap begins Friday evening, and will likely last through Monday night.

Economic impact of county fairs in Wisconsin
County fairs in Wisconsin had a $1.5 billion economic influence in 2025.

Enrollment in ACA health coverage drops in Wisconsin
Open enrollment for 2026 ended Thursday.

New estimates show Wisconsin’s budget surplus near $2.5B
The latest numbers from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) show a nearly $1.5 billion improvement.

World News

Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said the fashion designer died peacefully in Rome.

Lawyers for Swiss bar owners condemn 'vindictiveness' after deadly fire
Lawyers for the Moretti couple say "lies" have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire.

Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days
In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.

Ex-chief constable referred to police watchdog
The BBC understands Craig Guildford has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Djokovic registers 100th Australian Open win
Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

I lost my identity after horrific crash, says Team GB cyclist
The ex-Team GB cyclist who switched to bobsleigh after a horrific accident announces her retirement.

Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood's biggest animated film ever
The film has overtaken the previous record holder, Inside Out 2, after making $1.7bn (£1.3bn) worldwide.

Trump ties issue to Nobel Prize in message to Norway's leader
The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.

Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to his strategy and picks his words carefully
The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

How could Europe respond to tariffs threat?
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

Trade war in no-one's interest, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

Blue Monday? Five easy ways to find joy in January
It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood.

How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks
As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".

US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.

Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink
Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.

'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'
A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.

Volunteers clear washed-up bags of chips from beach
Thousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach at the foot of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.

Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.

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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.

The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

Man City sign Guehi from Palace - what will he bring?
Man City sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi for £20m - but what will the England defender add to Pep Guardiola's side?

Is a Panenka ever the right choice for a penalty?
Following Morocco's last-minute spot-kick miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport asks if a Panenka is ever the right choice for a penalty.

Djokovic serves up masterclass in 100th Australian Open win
Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles
Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.

'I'll pick myself up' - sobbing Jones among Australian Open retirements
Injury wrecks Francesca Jones' hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.

Dalot 'would have been given red card in Europe'
Manchester United's Diogo Dalot was not sent off against Manchester City after his foul on Jeremy Doku was "glancing" contact.