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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.

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.

No. 24 Wisconsin moves back into Top 25 by displaying a knack for beating Big Ten's best teams
The Badgers responded by becoming the first team this season to beat three top-10 teams.

'We've already taken significant steps': Green Bay School District facing up to $32M deficit
The lack of sufficient state funding, declining enrollment and increasing prices have the district fighting a continual funding battle.

'Same crap, different day': Gwen Moore comments on video depicting Obamas as apes
Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, also speaks on the SAVE America Act and Department of Homeland Security funding.

February thaw continues
Highs will be in the 40s and 50s for most of the week.

Jefferson County Administrator Michael Luckey talks economic prosperity in the ‘MadWaukee Corridor’
From foreign investments to new infrastructure and land acquisition, Jefferson County leaders have a long list of projects on the docket.

Judge upholds permits for Enbridge Line 5 reroute around reservation
Enbridge is planning a 41-mile reroute around the reservation’s southern border for the aging pipeline.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ makes its Wisconsin debut this month
The story, set in the 1990s, follows a 16-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder that “ages her four times faster than the average person."

3 Madison police officers injured during an arrest
Police were responding to a person throwing things of their balcony and hitting people and a bus below.

Jordan Stolz calmly looks ahead to trying to win a 3rd Olympic speedskating gold
Before Stolz competed in the 500 meters at the Milan Cortina Games, his coach found him laying down in the athletes’ lounge, not a care in the world.

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago
The Lac La Belle left Milwaukee in October 1872. It was headed to Grand Haven, Michigan, when it began taking on water and sank.

Madison health officials warn of another measles exposure at Holiday Inn
It's not related to the case confirmed at UW-Madison last week.

'They're rationing insulin because of costs': Wisconsin bill proposes $35 insulin caps as prices surge
Wisconsin could be the 30th state with insulin price caps if state lawmakers pass the bill.

'An incredible sport': Biathlon competitors celebrate sport at national competition in Brillion
The biathlon is a less-celebrated sport, but it's popularity may be on the rise.

Porchlight men's shelter sees record number of guests in January 
In just the first month of the year, the men’s shelter has seen nearly 400 guests per night during a cold stretch.

Now Hiring: Riah Hair Salon & Beauty expands in Middleton
Riah Hair is opening a second location in downtown Middleton, adding 14 new styling chairs.

Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing
Tyler Reddick led only one lap, but he took the lead when he and Chase Elliott crashed as they were racing for the win.

Oshkosh craft distillery serves it up on ice for sturgeon season weekends
An updated 2024 state law helped pave the way for bar a mile out on Lake Winnebago.

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

World News

The activist turned politician who helped reshape America
The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview
"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".

Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay.

Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing the UK.

'A sad day' - curling cheating row at Winter Games unsettles Canadians
Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Legal challenge to Met's Freemasons policy thrown out
The Met had announced that membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations would have to declared.

Boy first in UK to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery
Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

What has gone wrong for British short track speed skating?
When Niall Treacy skidded out of the men's 500m heats on Monday, Great Britain's hopes in the short track speed skating were finally put out of their misery.

Lindsey Vonn 'yet to stand' but returns home to US
Lindsey Vonn is home in the United States after four operations on the broken leg she sustained at the Winter Olympics - but is yet to stand up nine days after the crash.

A big day for GB's men's curling team - Tuesday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Watch Lunar New Year celebrations around the world
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.

Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm
The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.

Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments
We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

Oasis v Blur rivalry revived in new play as cast take sides
The 1995 chart battle is recreated for a new play - and the rivalry is rekindled as the cast take sides.

Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

New nuclear talks between US and Iran begin in Geneva
The US president says he thinks Iran wants to make a deal, while Tehran believes Washington is moving to a more realistic position.

Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels
MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company.

Temperatures dip below freezing as arctic air sweeps across the UK
More than 65 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves
The force also warns that young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

'One of the greatest actors we ever had': Hollywood mourns Robert Duvall
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, Duvall's co-stars from The Godfather films, lead tributes to the Oscar winner.

Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Edith Bowman says stolen suitcase containing granddad's ashes found empty
The radio DJ says she is "utterly devastated" at the loss of two "precious" rings inside.

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Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?

Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?
Or will the court expand the US president’s power?

'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance?
One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year but cannot compete - does European football have a problem?

Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers
England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

What has gone wrong for British short track speed skating?
When Niall Treacy skidded out of the men's 500m heats on Monday, Great Britain's hopes in the short track speed skating were finally put out of their misery.