Local Wisconsin News

Former Sun Prairie West High School dean signs plea deal in federal child pornography case
The signed agreement was filed Tuesday with the U.S. Western District Court and would include a sentence of 15 to 18 years in federal prison.

Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach
Hafley, who spent two seasons in Green Bay, met with the Dolphins for a second interview earlier Monday before he was offered the job.

Everyday Heroes: In a final act of care, volunteer nurses form honor guard to salute fallen colleagues
The organization provides the honor guard services for free to all current and retired nurses in the state of Wisconsin.

Church fundraising to build new community center
Mount Zion Baptist Church is home to the nonprofit MTZ Charitable Organization.

Subzero start to overnight snowfall
Accumulating snow returns tonight under frigid temperatures.

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.

Where you can find a warming center in Wisconsin amid cold temperatures
Recreation centers, libraries and churches are commonly used as warming stations during the day.

People brave bitter cold to keep others safe
In Milwaukee, many with nowhere else to go filled Repairers of the Breach homeless shelter on Monday.

Hundreds of volunteers help beautify Milwaukee school for MLK Day
Every January on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Year and Milwaukee Public Schools organize an MLK Day of Service.

Green Bay groups host MLK Day of Service
People of all races and ages celebrated King at the third annual Green Bay Conservation Corps MLK event.

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skid
Portis hit a 3, Johnson turned the ball over and Antetokounmpo powered inside for a basket that made it 109-105 with 36 seconds to go.

How to keep your pets safe during cold spells
If you’re too cold to go outside, so is your pet.

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

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

Giannis earns 2026 NBA All-Star Game start for 10th straight year
This is Antetokounmpo’s 10th consecutive All-Star Game selection and start — the longest active streak in the league in both categories.

New ThedaCare hospital in Oshkosh now seeing patients
The 114,000 square-foot facility offers care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Sentry Foods closing in north Milwaukee
The manager of the store wouldn’t comment on a closing date.

Madison places renewable energy requirements on city buildings
In 2022, nearly half of city operations climate pollution came from city-owned buildings and facilities.

GOP bill to regulate data centers moving quickly through State Assembly
Experts said states such as Wisconsin need to have strict regulations for large scale data center projects.

Kenosha County Sheriff's Office partners with ICE
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with ICE through the 287(g) agreement, a program under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

World News

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".

Chinese mega-embassy approved by government after debate over security risks
Critics of the project - including some Labour MPs - warn it could pose a security risk.

The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham's post - from wedding dress drama to 'hijacked' first dance
The 26-year-old made a series of allegations in a six-page Instagram post on Monday.

Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms for murder and attempted murder.

Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash
Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country.

Watch: Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

Jellyfish-inspired outfit steals show in Osaka's Australian Open win
How Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired outfit stole the show in her hard-fought Australian Open first-round win over Antonia Ruzic.

Prince Harry 'clutching at straws' with claim against Mail publisher, court told
The publisher says it has presented 'a pattern of legitimate sourcing' in its defence against alleged unlawful information gathering.

Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

Prison officer jailed for having sex with inmate
Isabelle Dale had relationships with two prisoners at HMP Coldingley in Surrey, a judge says.

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders
Experts tell BBC what to read into private messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that have been shared publicly .

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato and the EU?
The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

Who is Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham?
Nicola Peltz Beckham is an actress and director who is the daughter of billionaires.

Watch: Stunning skies as Northern Lights seen in the UK and Channel Islands
Video footage shows dazzling hues of green and pink over several parts of the UK and the Channel Islands on Monday evening.

What is the UK's Chagos Islands deal and why has Trump criticised it?
Trump has criticised the deal under which the UK keeps control of the joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base.

I was first at the scene of a 999 call - then I was sexually assaulted
Ambulance volunteer Emily Hilton was assessing a man who had fallen on a busy road when he sexually assaulted her.

Is this the Australian Open's biggest draw? Meet 20-year-old Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala
Alexandra Eala may have only played one Australian Open singles match but she was the biggest first-round draw by far at Melbourne Park.

The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?
Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.

Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum
The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.

Mum gives CPR to her baby with rare condition after seizure in Tesco
Rupert Smith, seven months, has a rare genetic disorder called alternating hemiplegia of childhood.

Man denies blowing up Ulez camera with explosive
Kevin Rees, 63, denies damaging the camera with an improvised explosive device in Sidcup in 2023.

England's top treasure finds revealed by county
Most finds are made by detectorists, building a richer picture of the past, says the British Museum.

France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.

Catherine and William try curling in Stirling
The Prince and Princess of Wales also met the Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams ahead of the Winter Olympic Games.

Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes
President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.

Man sentenced for putting father's body in fridge
John Garrett O'Sullivan, 56, admitted preventing the lawful burial of his father, a retired orthodontist.

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Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace”
European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.

The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

How popularity overwhelmed Eala - and the Australian Open
Alexandra Eala may have only played one Australian Open singles match but she was the biggest first-round draw by far at Melbourne Park.