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Evers to sign executive order for special session on banning partisan gerrymandering
Evers said the announcement comes as the Trump administration makes a push to get states to adopt new maps to give the GOP an advantage.

Welcome back winter this weekend
Arctic air returns, pushing our temperatures closer to normal.

State lawmakers react to 2026 State of the State Address
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed mixed reactions to the governor's final State of the State Address.

Warm and windy south, but still wintry farther north
Expect a spring-like day down south with wintry weather farther north.

Ohio State upends No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69
Ohio State (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) beat a ranked team for the first time in seven tries this season

‘There’s always more work we can do, folks’: Gov. Tony Evers urges lawmakers to ‘stick around’ as he offers ambitious agenda for remaining 10 months in office
Gov. Evers, who is set to retire in 2027, put his priorities on full display, including giving Wisconsinites more breathing room in their budgets.

Rich Bisaccia steps down as Packers special teams coordinator
Bisaccia was named special teams coordinator in 2022, and was promoted to assistant head coach/special teams coordinator in 2023.

State Supreme Court candidates look ahead to April election
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judges Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar are vying for the open seat.

Milwaukee leaders remember the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rep. Gwen Moore has had a long relationship with Rev. Jackson over the years, even before she was elected to office.

Sturgeon season brisk as fishing closes early on upriver lakes, Winnebago nearing cutoff
The last time the 16-day season ended early was in 2015.

Former Packers president Mark Murphy to be inducted in Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
The ceremony for the 76th anniversary awards will be held at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee on July 8.

Mae C. Jemison: The first African American woman in space
Jemison has been an inspiration her entire life.

Marquette graduate Emery Lehman wins silver medal in men's team pursuit speedskating race in Milan
This is Lehman's fourth Olympic Games and his second Olympic medal.

Only a handful of voters take to polls for February primary election
Not everyone will vote today. Here’s how you can find out if you do.

Boyfriend charged with homicide after Marinette woman found dead
Gabriella Cartagena went missing on Feb. 4 and was last seen leaving home for an errand with her boyfriend, Robert Chilcote.

From property tax relief to school funding, here are 3 things Gov. Tony Evers is likely to talk about during his final State of the State address
You can expect to hear the governor discuss the need to address the cost of living, which remains a top priority for him in 2026.

Port Washington data center opposers file petition to recall city's mayor
Organizers claim Mayor Ted Neitzke has not done enough to keep the community properly informed of the data center being built in the city.

African American environmental pioneers recognized during Black History Month
The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards was held Monday, Feb. 16.

Everyday Heroes: Group sends cancer-stricken families on memorable trips
Family and friends of Jess Haag keep her spirit alive by sharing two things she loved, family and adventure.

Ice caves open at Apostle Islands for first time in 10 years
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore said visitors can get updates about the caves being open or closed by 7:30 a.m. each day during the event.

World News

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'
Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

Met making 'initial inquiries' into Andrew protection officers
It comes after claims emerged that protection officers "turned a blind eye" during visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island.

Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

Driver guilty over fatal smart motorway crash
Barry O'Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4.

Call of Duty advert banned for trivialising sexual violence
Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was targeted at adults.

Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes
Rebecca Morrison executes a sensational double takeout with her final stone as Team GB steal two in the final end to beat the United States 8-7.

The Olympic 'skimo' favourite who could have competed for GB
Emily Harrop is one of France's best medal hopes as ski mountaineering makes its Winter Olympic debut - but she could have been competing for Team GB.

'Absolutely stunning!': Norway's Frostad wins 'best big air final of all-time'
Austria's Matej Svancer, USA's Mac Forehand, and Norway's Tormod Frostad compete for the medals with the final three runs of a spectacular men's freestyle skiing big air final.

Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.

I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.

Ros Atkins on...unanswered Andrew questions
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother.

Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public
Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period.

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m
The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.

Palestine Action activists to face retrial
Deanna Heer KC says a retrial will be pursued on all charges which did not end in verdicts.

Third Briton dies in French Alps avalanches in one week
A total of 28 people have died in avalanches since the start of the winter season in the French Alps.

Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties
Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.

Bus driver dies in crash involving school children in County Armagh
The crash happened in Tullyah Road, which is in between Newtownhamilton and Camlough just after 15:30 GMT on Tuesday.

Snow and rain warnings in force as cold snap continues
The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.

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Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.

Why did US Attorney General lose her temper during Epstein Files questioning?
And did Barack Obama accidentally confirm the existence of aliens?

Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes
Rebecca Morrison executes a sensational double takeout with her final stone as Team GB steal two in the final end to beat the United States 8-7.

'Cowards' - Vinicius speaks out as Benfica deny racism claims
The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.