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Wisconsin health experts encourage MMR vaccine as measles cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 700 new measles cases nationwide.

'Teetering on the edge': Milwaukee officials seek to help struggling grocers
Food deserts continue to plague Milwaukee and officials are searching for solutions.

'We were devastated': Green Bay pet rescue cited for sheltering homeless people during sub-zero temps
Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary is now in compliance with the city, but overnight stays are indefinitely suspended.

Wisconsin rural health center gets funding from federal government to expand
The Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. got an earmark of $3 million in the latest funding bill.

‘Politics should never come before patients’: Why an advocacy group worries a hospital price transparency bill won’t pass in Wisconsin this year
The legislation, similar to existing federal rules, would require hospitals to post prices online in a clear and easy-to-read format for patients.

Wintry precipitation for some tonight
Areas in northern Wisconsin could see a mix of freezing rain and snow.

Brewers send Caleb Durbin to Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison
Also included in the trade are infielders Andrew Monasterio and Anthony Siegler, who will be sent to Boston.

Biden’s transportation secretary endorses WI-03 Democratic congressional candidate
Pete Buttigieg is backing Rebecca Cooke, who’s trying to unseat Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden.

Why is Kenosha one of America’s hottest housing markets?
Kenosha’s proximity between Chicago and Milwaukee remains a major selling point for the Kenosha Area Business Association.

Connecting neighbors and police: How Milwaukee Police’s Community Connect program is working
Community Connect is a program that launched in 2023. It allows the community to have a hand in helping solve crimes.

BayCare Clinic's portrait series helps breast cancer survivors celebrate strength
Michele Eger, who was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer last year, said the photoshoot helped her embrace her new body.

Six months after historic floods, homeowners and business owners share recovery progress
Kimberlee Grob, the owner of Locker's Florist, had her flower shop take on a few feet a water, causing extensive damage.

Dennis Krause Blog: Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl LX win
Few could have seen that DePere native and former Packers front office man John Schneider had built a second Super Bowl championship team.

Now Hiring: ProAmpac seeks workers in Hartford, Neenah and Wrightstown
The flexible packaging manufacturer has three production sites in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks sign former Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas
The 24-year-old guard Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 24.3 minutes in 24 games with Brooklyn this season.

'Time is of the essence': Southeast Wisconsin first responders train on the ice for water rescues
More than a dozen fire departments from across southeast Wisconsin dedicated their Saturday to training on the ice for water rescues.

'It's a community sport': Why curling in Portage is more than an Olympic fad
Columbia County boasts five curling clubs, the most in any one county in America.

Disabled veteran helps others find motorsports and purpose
Green Bay-area resident Jon Winker co-founded the Resilience Racing Foundation in 2019.

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Lewis sent an email to the Post’s staff, saying that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.”

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks
Iran’s foreign minister threatened U.S. military bases in the region a day after indirect discussions in Oman.

World News

Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over
The prime minister has come through a political near-death experience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
The French president warns of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, saying Europe faces a "wake-up call".

'Skilled butcher' murdered, cut up and buried partner
Anna Podedworna is convicted of the murder of Izabela Zablocka, whose remains were found last year.

US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna say the DOJ is not complying with their transparency law.

Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after Epstein fallout
Wasserman's flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed in the Epstein files.

Buy an island for £350k... but you must wade across an estuary to reach it
The 17-acre Ynys Gifftan is available to buy, but waterproofs are a must as it lies in an estuary.

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

British Museum to keep gold pendant linked to Henry VIII
The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

Why do we rarely see world records at the Winter Olympics?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why world records are rarely seen at the Winter Olympics.

Watch: Drones capture incredible footage of athletes in action
Drones are being used to capture unique footage of the athletes in action at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Speed skating star Leerdam wins gold as fiance Jake Paul weeps
Jutta Leerdam wins Netherlands' first medal of the Games, watched by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

GB in curling medal match - Tuesday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

'We are just parents, not a couple': How to reconnect after having kids
Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

As a fellow Puerto Rican, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was personal
While the performance carried a message of unity for Latinos in general, the artist sang for the island we are both from, writes BBC Mundo's Ronald Ávila.

Trump's world order hangs over Europe on eve of key defence conference
Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.

'A convicted sex offender befriended me, then bombarded me with explicit images'
Ben Gunnery was sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years on Monday.

Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein in congressional hearing
A video released by members of Congress shows Maxwell, the jailed associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refusing to answer questions about the late sex offender.

Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit
Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away.

'Mum is still out there' - Savannah Guthrie issues new plea as ransom deadline passes
The video appeal came on the same day as a reported deadline to pay the people believed to be holding the TV presenter's 84-year-old mother.

Actress Catherine O'Hara died from blood clot, health officials say
The Schitt's Creek and Home Alone actress died last month in a US hospital, at the age of 71.

BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.

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Starmer’s Fight For Survival
Starmer tells MPs 'every fight I've been in, I've won'.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

'I tried, I dreamt, I jumped' - Vonn has 'no regrets' after 'complex' leg break
American skier Lindsey Vonn says she has "no regrets" after a crash in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics resulted in a "complex" broken leg which will require multiple surgeries.

'You love Kobbie' - Mainoo showing Amorim why so many do
Why Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is proving Ruben Amorim was wrong to keep ignoring him.

Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler
Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.