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Light snow to start your Saturday
High temperatures Saturday will be in the teens and low 20s.

Assembly Republicans plan to still focus on ‘kitchen table’ issues in 2026
“The kitchen table issues are where we as a party have focused our attention,” Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August told Spectrum News.

Gyms see New Year’s rush
Scott Leannah is used to the gym being busier whenever a new year kicks off. But goals don't always stick.

New bills could change vaccination regulations in Wisconsin
Republicans say the proposal is a "direct threat to medical freedom".

Anglers hit the ice on Shawano Lake amid frigid temperatures
Those fishing on Shawano Lake report ice depth from nine to 15 inches.

Hilary Knight set to make 5th Olympics appearance as U.S. women's hockey unveils 23-player roster
It’s a group that returns just 11 members from the team that won silver at the 2022 Beijing Games, and features several newcomers.

'Wolf Moon': 2026's first full moon will also be a supermoon
The Wolf Moon will brighten the skies this weekend.

3 things to watch in Packers regular season finale vs. Vikings
Since they're locked into the seventh seed in the NFC, the Packers may choose to rest some starters.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers to start QB Clayton Tune in regular-season finale at Minnesota
The Packers will rest Jordan Love as he prepares for the playoffs.

A winter forecast in store for the first weekend of 2026
Temperatures get closer to average with a chance for snow.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Yoga at art museum, Santa's Pop Up Arcade, printmaking workshop
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Hundreds brave Polar Bear Plunge
First responders were nearby keeping a close eye on participants during the event.

Wisconsin hikers get out in nature to celebrate the New Year
The First Day Hike at Governor Dodge State Park had plenty of hikers, their families and pets exploring the 1.25 mile Lake View Trail.

Wisconsin State Patrol on the lookout for impaired drivers to kick off the New Year
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said last holiday season, there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 ” should stop.

Packers prepare for regular season finale in Minnesota
Former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, who played for Luke Fickell in college at Cincinnati, was signed to the Packers practice squad.

Packers claim Trevon Diggs 1 day after Cowboys waived the veteran cornerback
Diggs was waived by the Cowboys Tuesday.

Packers sign Ridder to practice squad and remain noncommittal on plans for regular-season finale
The Packers (9-6-1) are locked into the NFC’s No. 7 playoff seed for a third straight year by losing 41-24 to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.

'It just makes Plymouth': Cheesy New Year's Eve celebration a source of pride in Plymouth
The first New Year’s Eve cheese drop happened in 2007, using a styrofoam slice. Over the years, it has aged to perfection into an aluminum variety.

World News

Trump's move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk - what happens next is unclear
Will the US push for elections or will it try to depose more members of the government, asks the BBC's Ione Wells.

Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes
Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.

Why has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January.

UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
The PM has not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro.

What we know about Maduro's capture
Maduro and his wife were taken from "a house that was more like a fortress", Donald Trump says.

Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire
It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.

What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

Weather warnings in place as snow and ice blanket parts of UK
Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.

Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua flies back to the UK following a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

Two die and sea search for third person called off
One witness saw three people in rough seas in Withernsea, with a woman being swept away on Friday.

Jessie Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife in Hamnet alongside Paul Mescal
"She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode
Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

Seven night sky spectacles to watch for in 2026
This year brings stargazers the chance to delight in an array of celestial events.

How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani
Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister
The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

BBC reaches agreement with Israeli family for filming in home after 7 October without consent
The family who survived the Hamas attack in 2023 call the incident an “intrusion”.

Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK
Heavy snowfall created perfect wintry scenes for some, but disruption for others

England's Ben Stokes is a 'lion leading lambs'. He needs team-mates to step up
At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say
Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report
Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.

Girl, 13, who died in house fire named by police
The circumstances behind the fire are not being treated as suspicious, Kent Police say.

Teenage life was an ordeal, until she found her calm with a camera
Caitlyn McDonald has Autism and Auditory Processing Disorder - a condition that affects how the brain interprets sounds.

The prehistoric shark found in a suburban town in Scotland
The fossil was so complete experts could see remains of the last meal it ate, 330 million years after it died.

Baby loss couple recognised in New Year Honours
Amy and Ryan Jackson, who set up the Lily Mae Foundation, are awarded British Empire Medals.

How a chocolate bar wrapper solved an archaeological mystery
A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

'A lion leading lambs' - Stokes needs England team-mates to step up
At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.