Local Wisconsin News

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

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."

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.

Know these symptoms of frostbite
The CDC labels frostbite as a type of injury caused by freezing, leading to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects.

How to keep your pipes from freezing
As bitter cold sweeps through Wisconsin, it’s time to ensure your pipes are protected.

Clear and cold with dangerous wind chills overnight
Temperatures will feel like they are -5 to -25 degrees to start Thursday morning.

'Oh. What. Fun.' starring Michelle Pfeiffer celebrates every overworked holiday host
If only everyone would say those three little words that mean so much to moms ... "Can I help?"

Scholar Athlete: Ally Buss
A four-sport athlete, Buss said she wants to help young athletes succeed.

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.

Missing 4-year-old Milwaukee boy found safe
A Missing Child Alert had been issued for 4-year-old Nevin Powell on Wednesday morning. That has now been canceled.

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Report highlights AI toy safety concerns ahead of holidays 
The report showed that not only did many of the toys collect data on kids, but that the toys could also be used to give potentially dangerous advice. 

Micah Parsons making history in first season with Packers as his sack totals climb
Parsons has pressured quarterbacks at a rate to rival any player in the NFL.

Data center protesters gather outside Powering Progress summit
Protests were held in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Port Washington, Janesville and Menomonie.

World News

Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet senior Ukrainian negotiator, Rustem Umerov, for talks in Miami on Thursday.

Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi
BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released
The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

'No excuse' - California doctor sentenced to 30 months in Matthew Perry overdose case
Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.

Royals lay out festive greeting at glittering state banquet
Germany's president was hosted at the glittering event after the first day of his state visit to the UK.

Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel
Organisers of the song contest meet in Geneva on Thursday to debate Israel's role in the event.

Patients clogging A&E with hiccups, sore throats and other niggles
NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter.

Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say
Rescue workers say they recovered bodies from a camp for displaced people. The IDF says it "struck a Hamas terrorist".

Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

Miley Cyrus confirms engagement to musician Maxx Morando
The Grammy winner says she was "so surprised" after her partner of four years proposed on a trip.

Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in
The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
Claire Corker wants cultural change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

The Papers: 'Face ID in every town' and 'Kate's great herr do'
Many of Thursday's front pages carrying photos of the state banquet for the German President at Windsor, alongside a range of other stories.

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?

'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor
A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats.

Spotify Wrapped reveals most-played artists of 2025 - but who's yours?
The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.

Steve Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

How the White House account of September boat strike has evolved
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

Banquet, Royal Family and Starmer on first day of German state visit
The Royal Family hosted the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years - with a state banquet and ceremonial events in Windsor.

Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who was taken to hospital with a "nasty cut to the head".

Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme
The party warns the country is facing a "lost generation of farmers" with only 5% of farmers in the UK under the age of 35.

Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.

UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says
Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.

Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most "harrowing and complex" cases.

Are you guilty of 'secret spending'? British adults admit hiding purchases from partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

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

Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?
And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

Buying time or enough to save his job? Farke hails 'great' Leeds win
In the relegation zone and under increasing pressure, Leeds' win over Chelsea was a "huge result" for Daniel Farke.

A shadow of his imperious self - Van Dijk fights decline
Virgil van Dijk must not be written off - but he looks a shadow of his usual imperious self, writes Phil McNulty.