Local Wisconsin News

New bills would require PFAS contamination notices from DNR
Lawmakers say the state has an obligation to keep the public informed about the harmful chemicals.

Kohler named the holly-jolliest small town in Wisconisn
Kohler has got spirit to spare. Christmas spirit that is — according to HGTV.

Subzero wind chill values likely again tonight
Temperatures climb back into the 20s Friday afternoon.

Milwaukee County selects Joe Lamers to serve as new transportation director
Lamers has served for nearly eight years as the director of the Milwaukee County Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance.

Spectrum News 1’s Brooke Brighton, Megan Carpenter team up to ring bells for Salvation Army
This is the fifth time the pair will take donations for the Red Kettle Campaign. Here's where you can see them.

Megan Moroney announced as opening night headliner for Summerfest
She'll perform at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 18, the first day of the festival.

Geyser’s attorney writes letter asking that she be moved to mental health facility
Geyser is being held at the Waukesha County Jail after escaping her group home on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Bucks lose Antetokounmpo to injury early but rally past Pistons 113-109
AJ Green had 19 points and Jericho Sims finished with a career-high 15 points.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers disputes report that Giannis Antetokounmpo is talking with team about his future
Rivers said that "Giannis has never asked to be traded – ever. I can’t make that more clear."

Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks' game with Pistons due to right calf strain
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said he believed the Bucks had ruled out the possibility that Antetokounmpo had injured his Achilles tendon on the play.

‘This was not supposed to happen to anybody’: Kenosha community gathers to mourn 3 children lost to fire
Neighbors and friends said 10-year-old Rylee, 9-year-old Connor and 7-year-old Alena were loved by everyone and they’ll be greatly missed.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

Local businesses, volunteers work to keep Wisconsinites warm during cold snaps
One Madison nonprofit made sure its heat held up when it mattered most.

Kenosha mother grieves loss of 3 children after deadly apartment fire
A Kenosha mother is still trying to process the loss of her three kids after a deadly apartment fire on Thanksgiving night.

Jayden Reed could be close to returning to the Packers
Reed has been out since Week 2 with collarbone and foot injuries.

Santa visits patients at American Family Children’s Hospital
Santa visited a special group of Wisconsin kids early this year.

School administrators discuss the impacts of consolidation
A bill passed by the State Assembly would make it easier for districts to explore consolidation.

Agriculture Secretary threatens to take away SNAP admin funding if Wisconsin doesn’t share data
The federal government wants the data to eliminate fraud from the program.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.

Know these symptoms of hypothermia
Extremely low body temperatures can affect the brain, causing unclear thinking and inhibiting body movement.

World News

Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw
The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak
An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?
Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

'All Israeli people are with us', say parents of last dead hostage in Gaza
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague
A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.

Two hundred homes evacuated in Derby as two men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
A controlled explosion took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

Hegseth did not give order to 'kill them all' in Venezuela boat strike, lawmakers say
Admiral Frank Bradley, who gave the order for a second strike on a drug boat, was on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers about the incident.

Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?
Prince Harry appeared in a sketch with Stephen Colbert, auditioning for a "Christmas prince" film role.

Four arrested in Sussex in right-wing terror investigation
Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.

Police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party
A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour.

MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks
Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you?
What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?

Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go?
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.

'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.

What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat
Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.

'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban
Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

Terror charges for man accused of driving Manchester synagogue attacker to UK defence site
Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.

Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations
The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

He’s King of romance, but what’s Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s marriage advice?
Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them.

Radio 1 newsreader's CBeebies dream comes true after royal boost
The Prince and Princess of Wales help presenter Calum Leslie become an official CBeebies Bedtime Story reader.

NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns
England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

Watch: A baby seal walks into a bar...
A bar in Richmond, New Zealand had a surprise visitor when the marine mammal popped in.

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Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status'
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Horror film character? 'I don't waste energy on that' - Verstappen in-depth on F1 title race
Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.

England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures.

Root hits historic century but second Test finely balanced after day one
Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.