Local Wisconsin News

Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case
Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020 but fought to have the defeat overturned. He won the state in both 2016 and 2024.

NFC North-leading Packers will face major challenges in back-to-back road games
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers can't afford to get complacent now that they have regained first place in the NFC North.

Milwaukee holiday drive donates over 1,700 items to Red Cross
The items will be used to assist victims of house fires.

Backup data center discussions set for Monday night in Yorkville
Farmland in Racine County being considered as a potential backup data center site. Yorkville leaders are set to discuss the possibility Monday night.

Gov. Evers signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to make sextortion a standalone crime in Wisconsin
Scammers can now be charged with felony murder if a victim of sexual extortion, commonly called “sextortion,” dies by suicide.

Farmers have mixed reactions to $12B in aid for farmers announced by president Trump
The President said he's using tariff revenue to bailout farmers.

Early icy temperatures tempt Wisconsin ice anglers  
Herman said even though some of northern lakes and bays already have several inches of ice, most of the state still has lots of open water.

More snow and Arctic air ahead for Wisconsin this week
A disruptive winter storm is ahead Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures plummeting by the weekend.

Another round of light snow moves in tonight
Minor accumulation is likely across the state.

SUV hangs on bridge, federal agent crawls out window to safety
The car that was hit — a mid-sized SUV — was stuck, “resting partially atop a retaining wall, with both passenger-side wheels hanging over the wall.”

How beet juice is an effective weapon against icy roads
In the challenging fight against icy roads, many states turn to beet juice as the answer.

Your ultimate guide to outdoor winter activities in Wisconsin
From tubing to ice skating, here's a list of things to do during the winter.

The annual Holiday Train is comin’ to town this December. Here’s where you can see it
It'll be in Wisconsin from Dec. 9-11, making stops in a handful of cities and towns.

Cinnabon worker fired after racist outburst directed at customers goes viral
The video showed a white, female employee cursing at and taunting the customers from behind the counter as one of them recorded the encounter.

Superior police officer shot, suspect taken into custody
Officers were responding to a potential domestic dispute on Sunday, Dec. 7, when one officer was injured by a suspect.

Lake Geneva fire department expands support for Town of Linn after study flags response challenges
First responders in Lake Geneva recently expanded to support their neighbors in the Town of Linn.

Winter and rise in homelessness increase demand at local shelters
Winter is the busiest time of year for homeless shelters.

Waukesha celebrates 62nd annual Christmas parade, 4 years after deadly attack
Thousands of people braved the cold Sunday night to enjoy Waukesha’s 62nd annual Christmas parade.

Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win
The Packers won their fourth straight and snapped Chicago’s five-game win streak.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers move into first place
Sunday’s thrilling 28-21 victory over the Bears at Lambeau Field propelled the 9-3-1 Green Bay Packers into first place in the NFC North Division.

World News

Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.

Why Sandie Peggie ruling could lead to big changes for employers
A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case.

Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.

European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.

Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

Prince Harry's security in UK under review
It comes after he lost a legal case to have his police protection reinstated when visiting the UK.

Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations
Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes.

'I am not weak' says Liverpool manager Arne Slot as he responds to Salah outburst
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "not weak" and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.

Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast
The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents.

Israel to review reports that troops killed three-year-old in Gaza
Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza.

Storm Bram named with amber weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain
Damaging winds and flooding rain will sweep across the UK on Tuesday with Storm Bram as Simon King explains

Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

How Australia found itself battling big tech over social media for children
Australia's policy is the culmination of years of pressure on tech companies over online safety, experts say.

Lando Norris on family sacrifices and proving himself wrong after winning F1 world title
Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

How Bryan Ly went from pro-football heartbreak to Baller League's top goalscorer
Bryan Ly says being managed by ex-pro footballers in the new football league was "surreal".

I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships but how much do you get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.

Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.

Joey Barton given suspended jail sentence over 'grossly offensive' social media posts
The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears.

Two more arrested after suspected Heathrow pepper spray attack
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured during the incident at the west London airport.

Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew
The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.

Rapper Ghetts admits death by dangerous driving
The musician killed Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford, north-east London, in a hit-and-run collision.

Asylum seekers, 17, sentenced for girl's rape
A judge has lifted reporting restrictions on naming the attackers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niaza.

Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign
The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the "inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor".

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Trump v Europe?
Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'.

Has Trump just made the US/Europe breakup official?
The Trump administration warns European is facing “civilisational erasure”

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

How a high-flyer’s charm became a tool of deception
Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer who conned his school friends and hundreds more.

Are Man Utd turning the tide or is a 'bad result just around corner'?
Manchester United moved into the Premier League top six with their biggest win of the season - but they still have to prove the doubters wrong.