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UW-Oshkosh students seek to raise awareness about the impact of road salt overuse
They formed the Road Salt Research group to investigate the impacts of salt at the beginning of the semester.

Packers lose defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt for rest of season with ankle injury
Wyatt’s injury comes as the Packers prepare to close a stretch of three straight games against NFC North opponents

Pouring with a purpose: Wisconsin priest’s 'Holy Spirits Wine' raises funds for homeless veterans
Fr. Roscioli is pouring his profits into something he’s passionate about and believes sometimes the best kind of spirit is one that gives back.

Wisconsin fire departments facing years-long waits for new fire trucks
A nationwide fire truck shortage is leaving departments across the country waiting years for new trucks and equipment.

Cold air lingers today with more snow tonight
Cold air with peeks of sunshine for Tuesday.

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes enters race for Wisconsin governor
In a campaign launch video, Barnes promised to stand up to President Donald Trump’s “chaos” and make life more affordable for Wisconsinites.

Red flags to watch for on Giving Tuesday in Wisconsin
Ahead of Giving Tuesday, Wisconsin's DATCP put out a series of warnings and reminders Monday.

Brown County homeless shelter prep for frigid temperatures
Nearly 560 people experience homelessness every night in Brown County, per St. John’s Ministries.

Community grieves after deadly Kenosha apartment fire that killed three children
Officials are waiting for autopsy results before releasing new information, including whether smoke detectors were working inside the unit.

Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
Court officials say the hearings could take more than a week, meaning they would extend through Thursday’s anniversary of the attack.

Eau Claire County Administrator Jon Johnson shares funding priorities
Johnson took office in September and said his number one goal is to work on economic development.

‘Erin’s Law’ passes Wisconsin Assembly, putting its fate in the Senate next year
Three Republicans are rumored to be opposed, putting a floor vote on the measure in jeopardy when 2026 arrives.

Photos: Winter storm dumps snow across Wisconsin
Snow affected much of the state over the weekend. Take a look at photos from Wisconsin residents.

Here's how much snow Wisconsin got over the weekend
Find out which areas got the highest amounts and what totals looked like in your area.

Investigators urge witnesses of the deadly shooting at a child's party in California to come forward
The victims who died ranged in age from eight to 21, said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office.

'She responded to so many girls': Waukesha teen with cancer impacted others through personal videos
Zuza Beine used social media as an outlet to share her cancer journey and her favorite beauty products.

UW-Milwaukee researchers discover way to turn EV battery in fertilizer
It’s a way to get more use out of EV batteries, which typically last about 15 years and are costly to recycle.

Now Hiring: BAYCOM seeks field technicians to work with public safety agencies
The employee-owned company provides voice and data communications for first responders, government and business.

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Adobe Analytics has estimated that U.S. shoppers will spend $14.2 billion online Monday, or 6.3% more than in 2024.

'Our connecting flights were all canceled': Holiday travelers face flight delays and cancellations amid snowstorm
Wisconsin received several inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. This caused many disruptions in the air and on the ground.

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Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

Quarter of police forces lack basic policies on sexual offences, Sarah Everard inquiry finds
The report, four years after the 33-year-old's murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women.

Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

Our teen daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy
When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.

Hegseth authorised Venezuelan boat strikes but admiral ordered second hit, White House says
The strikes, authorised by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have raised fresh legality questions - but the White House says laws have been followed.

Twelve more prisoners released in error, with two still missing, says Lammy
The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies aged 62
Robin Smith was a key figure in the England side in the late 1980s and 1990s.

Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, new report warns
Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.

Traitors stars, Sienna Miller's baby bump and more pictures from the Fashion Awards
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

'Scotland qualifying for the World Cup put me in hospital'
The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson needed surgery after a mishap ahead of Scotland's World Cup qualifying game.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m
Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.

Pavarotti statue frozen knee-deep in ice rink strikes wrong note in Italy
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

Searches for British hiker missing in Romanian mountains
His rugby club says its thoughts are with him, family and friends in this "incredibly worrying time".

Friends to leave Netflix in UK at the end of the year
The comedy, which is one of the streamer's most popular shows, will leave the platform on 30 December.

Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape.

Iranian director given jail sentence while on trip to collect US awards
Jafar Panahi gets a one-year sentence in his absence for "propaganda activities" against the Iranian system.

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

Fashion house Valentino criticised over 'disturbing' AI handbag ads
Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand's artificial intelligence-made adverts "cheap" and "lazy".

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The Budget: Starmer Defends The Chancellor
Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast?
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”

Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love
Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything

Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.

'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary
Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.

Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape.

Media will not stop us enjoying Australia - Stokes
England will continue to enjoy their time off in Australia during the Ashes despite media scrutiny, says captain Ben Stokes.

Officers would have faced misconduct over Hillsborough
A long-awaited report finds police chiefs would face gross misconduct cases if still serving.