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'Mercy' unseats 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters
The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America.

Arctic air lingers through the new week
Wind chills remain below zero for a while.

Trades competition expands, opening more doors for youth in the field
This year, the competition is expanding to two additional schools, increasing the total number of schools participating to 10.

In Focus: Wisconsin State Patrol shares how to help prevent human trafficking
Trooper Anna Schopp joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about the State Patrol’s role in enforcement.

Fighting human trafficking in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks talks with a lawmaker and several organizations about their fight to combat human trafficking.

In Focus: Sen. Van Wanggaard hopes his new human trafficking bill has an impact
A new state law is aimed at increasing penalties for those who perpetrate human trafficking.

In Focus: HER Alliance takes aim at human trafficking
HER Alliance Founder and Executive Director Kasia Klaus joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the mission of her organization.

Major winter storm is underway with heavy snow and dangerous ice expected
Widespread impacts are possible from the Southern Plains to Northeast.

Keeping pets safe and engaged during bitter cold
Short outside trips are best when temperatures are this cold.

'It changes hearts': 330 Wisconsinites travel to Washington for March for Life
Vice President JD Vance spoke at the largest anti-abortion rally in the country.

Republicans working to limit governor's partial veto powers
The resolution stems from a 400-year school funding increase signed by Gov. Evers in 2023.

How cold weather can impact garage doors
The more you use your garage door, the more wear and tear on its springs.

Dangerous cold across Wisconsin into the weekend
Brutal wind chill values as low as -50 are possible.

Delivery drivers brave extreme cold temperatures
Delivery drivers like Tim Burns are bundling up with layers while working outside in the cold.

Keeping livestock safe in Wisconsin's sub-zero temperatures
Farmers are battling the elements to keep their animals safe

Lake Superior tops Great Lakes report card with ‘good’ grade, Lake Michigan graded as ‘fair’
The 2025 State of the Great Lakes takes a look at drinking water, fish consumption, invasive species and more.

Wisconsin health experts encourage radon testing during winter months
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that’s found in the soil and can enter through cracks in basements.

The next Eric Heiden? U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz draws comparisons ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics
Stolz calls it a cool comparison. But the 21-year-old also acknowledges what he will try to do at the Olympics in February is not quite the same.

Frigid temps increase frostbite risk: Know the warning signs
Frostbite can set in quickly when temps dip below zero.

Dangerous wind chills begin this weekend
Extremely harsh wind chills start the weekend. Plan ahead.

World News

Video shows moments around fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
Bystander footage has captured the seconds before the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.

Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.

Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.

Hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits US
As the widely anticipated storm hits around half the US states, scientists and officials are warning of "life threatening" conditions.

Knitwear, jumpsuits and Cluedo: Traitors fashion explained
It's not just what they say or how they act that influences their fellow contestants - it's how they dress, too.

Cunha scores dramatic winner as Man Utd beat Arsenal
Matheus Cunha scores a dramatic late winner for Manchester United as they beat Premier League leaders Arsenal in a thrilling match at Emirates Stadium.

Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement
Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson believe they can win back voters who have snubbed the Conservatives.

Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody
French officials seized the tanker, named the Grinch, in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday.

Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".

Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says
It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.

Clean-up after 'devastating' storm wreaks havoc
Storm Ingrid batters Devon and Cornwall - damaging a sea wall, a historic pier and homes.

Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.

Protests and anger after man shot dead by immigration agents
Federal and state authorities have offered conflicting versions of what happened in the moments leading to the shooting.

What we know about the fatal shooting
Trump officials says federal agents shot in self-defence, as Pretti's parents accuse them of "sickening lies".

As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge
With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order.

Cosmetic doctor sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok
The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.

How weight-loss jabs are changing our spending habits
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?

The parents who uncovered hospital's infected water scandal
Dozens of patients became more unwell and some died with infections picked up at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.

Watch: Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear
Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.

Sir Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90
Sir Mark covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades.

People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique
The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

Cyclist wins Tour Down Under despite kangaroo crash
Australian Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under - despite being knocked off his bike in a crash caused by a kangaroo.

I joined the Tories for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader opens up about her life and career - and chooses her favourite music - on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

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Andy Burnham Wants to Stand, Will Labour Let Him?
Allies of the prime minister may try and block him from standing in Gorton and Denton.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission.

Villa 'extraordinary' in first win at Newcastle since infamous 2005 trip
Aston Villa produce 'extraordinary' performance as they claim their first win at Newcastle since the infamous 2005 encounter

'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle'
Depleted Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts passed the latest test of their mettle in compelling draw with Celtic, writes Tom English.

Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes?
Newcastle United have yet to win a league game without Bruno Guimaraes since he made his debut for the club in 2022.

'Life-changing' match awaits qualifier Inglis at home Slam
Australian Maddison Inglis has gone from saving match points in qualifying to a "life-changing" meeting with Iga Swiatek in her home Grand Slam.