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Frigid overnight with sunny, colder end to the weekend Sunday
Most will start Sunday with sub-zero wind chills.

Pacific moisture delivers heavy rain for holiday travelers next week
Travel may be difficult throughout the Pacific Northwest and through California.

'We sincerely apologize': Waukesha school district sends parents incorrect emails about their children's school placements for next year
The School District of Waukesha (SDW) has apologized to families for sending inaccurate emails on where their kids will go to school next year.

Will AI cut millions of jobs? Industry experts say not so fast
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work. Industry leaders say that's a good thing.

Mild temperatures ahead Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Expect statewide highs in the 30s and 40s.

Say cheese: Americans ate more dairy in 2024
Americans consumed 651 pounds of dairy per person in 2024.

What’s next for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan?
Dugan was found guilty of obstructing federal agents at the county courthouse on April 18 to arrest an undocumented immigrant.

State Senate committee investigating Wisconsin DOJ
The committee is investigating the operations, priorities and external influences affecting the DOJ.

Legal expert weighs in on split verdict in trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan
Legal expert says Milwaukee County judge is not likely to receive time in prison but will probably lose her judgeship after guilty verdict.

Wisconsin businesses round out holiday shopping season with 'Super Saturday'
The National Retail Federation projected almost 159 million people will shop in-store and online as the days to Christmas quickly run out.

'Hell's Kitchen' brings Alicia Keys' hits to Appleton
“Hell’s Kitchen” runs at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center through Dec. 21.

Winter begins this weekend
The winter solstice occurs at 10:03 a.m. ET Sunday, Dec. 21.

Implosion takes down a nearly century-old Mississippi River bridge
The new $140 million replacement is expected to be in service in 2027.

Every Friday morning, a group of seniors eat breakfast at Oak Creek Diner. This time, they left a holiday surprise
After arriving at the restaurant this Friday, their regular waiters a got surprise.

Here's the top 25 Christmas movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes
Maybe you watch your comfort holiday film every year and are looking for something different this time.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Milwaukee area for Christmas travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Milwaukee area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Green Bay area for Christmas travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Green Bay area.

Top 10 lowest gas prices in the Madison area for Christmas travel
With each gallon draining your wallet, cheaper is better. Here are the lowest-priced stations today in the Madison area.

The Ursid meteor shower arrives, the last of 2025
The last meteor shower of 2025 peaks this week; the Ursids. Here's all you need to know.

Dennis Krause Blog: My sports Christmas wish list for 2025
It can be hard to know what to get family and friends for Christmas. It’s even harder to get that perfect gift for local sports figures.

World News

Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.

Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years
There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.

US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final
The winner of this year's contest is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time.

This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".

'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.

Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025
From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.

Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?

The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland Paris
Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.

The Papers: George visits 'Di homeless shelter' and shops face 'last Christmas'
Prince George's visit to a homeless shelter and retailers' recession fears leads the Sunday papers.

Maxing out on tinsel: Why retro Christmas decorations are cool again
People are embracing excess and nostalgia again with huge demand for bold designs from the past, experts say.

Lockerbie: 37 years on from atrocity, volunteers recall vital role
Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews.

Famous faces, court documents and redacted pages - what's in the Epstein files
High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.

William takes George to homeless charity he visited as a child with Diana
Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.

Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw
Jake Paul's jaw is broken in two places by Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight fight in Miami.

Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.

India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.

Community cast 'does city proud' in culture finale
Thousands gather in Bradford for the first of two events bringing the curtain down on culture year.

Tributes to 16-year-old who died after London Underground station incident
The teenager's family remember their daughter as a bright and beautiful girl.

I adopted a boy and then at Christmas, his baby sister too
Sarah from Shropshire is about to celebrate her third Christmas with her adopted children - siblings.

Rhino calf born at park takes wobbly first steps
The moments after Mo's birth were captured on camera by the team at Cotswold Wildlife Park.

From backstage to centre stage - how a stand-in Dame saved the day
A light operator, with a university performance degree, stepped in with no rehearsal time.

We couldn't find a buyer for our home, so we're selling raffle tickets for it instead
After failing to sell the traditional way, Jennie and John Bailey decide a different approach.

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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part One)
Danny Robins, Armando Iannucci and Alexander from The Traitors!

First batch of Epstein files released
Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

Top and bottom at Christmas - what does it mean?
As we approach the halfway point of the season, what do the ghosts of Christmas past tell us about the Premier League title race and relegation battle?

Romero wouldn't have seen red if referee 'did his job' - Frank
Cristian Romero would not have been sent off in Tottenham's loss to Liverpool if referee John Brooks "did his job" properly, says Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

Dobey dumped out by Gilding as Bunting progresses
World number eight Chris Dobey suffers a shock second round exit at the World Darts Championship with a 3-1 loss to Andrew Gilding.

Isak injury in chaotic Liverpool win gives Slot more problems
Liverpool stretch their unbeaten run to six games but Alexander Isak's injury while scoring overshadows win at Tottenham.

Williamson drops Simpson four times in stoppage win
Troy Williamson upsets the odds to stop Callum Simpson in brilliant fashion and win the British, Commonwealth and European super-middleweight titles.