Local Wisconsin News

Snowfall and strong winds last into Monday
All areas see snowfall overnight, then have to deal with strong winds through Monday.

One person is dead and another is injured in midair helicopter crash in New Jersey, officials say
Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said rescuers responded to a report of an aviation crash around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday.

In Focus: State Supreme Court election, bipartisan budget a major focus of 2025
We revisit key accomplishments of 2025 in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Looking back at 2025 in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks runs back through our "In Focus" interviews of 2025.

A look back at Wisconsin's major weather, celestial events in 2025
From historic floods to Northern Lights, here's what happened this year.

In Focus: Data centers, cellphone bans and the NFL Draft big spotlights in 2025
Here's a look back at some of the major developments in the last year.

In Focus: Reflecting on tourism in 2025
We highlight several counties around the state.

Dennis Krause Blog: Disappointing night for Packers
There’s a chance the Packers will see the Bears in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs at Soldier Field in a couple of weeks.

Apartment fire displaces dozens of families Christmas Day; Milwaukee leaders push for better fire safety regulation
Dozens of families are left without a home after their 46-unit apartment building caught fire on Christmas morning.

Packers fans ready for possible playoff game against the Bears
With so many injuries on the roster, questions remain for the Packers as they take on the Baltimore Ravens.

Political strategists prepare for pivotal 2026 Wisconsin governor's race
It's the first open gubernatorial race in Wisconsin since 2010.

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

Packers clinch a playoff berth in Lions' loss to Vikings
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson doubtful and Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers game Saturday
Love practiced on a limited basis this week. Willis hurt his throwing shoulder against the Bears.

Got a bunch of holiday leftovers? Study shows how freezing food could reduce food waste
The study revealed that food waste remains high, however, about 6% of wasted household food in the U.S. were discarded frozen items.

Winter weather for the last weekend of December
Cloudy and quiet Saturday before more rain and snow arrive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Packers v. Ravens, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, tango holiday party
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Janesville nonprofit serves hundreds of free Christmas meals to the community
The nonprofit "ECHO" has been holding the event annually for more than 40 years.

Salvation Army's 36th annual Christmas Family Feast feeds thousands
The Salvation Army fed thousands at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Ravens game
This is an opponent the Packers don't play very often in the regular season. This is their first game against Baltimore since 2021.

World News

French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.

'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.

Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.

Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.

Child dies in house fire with two others in hospital
One child has died at the scene of the "intense" house fire in Hamstreet, Kent Fire & Rescue says.

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.

Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch'
A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space.

Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

On the trail of poachers illegally trapping China's rare songbirds
Selling protected songbirds is profitable business in China, home to more than 800 migratory species.

Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - why India's big cities are becoming unliveable
Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.

Style trends to look out for in 2026
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war
Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

Fireworks and first-footing: Your guide to Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Thousands of people are expected to travel to the city for three days of celebrations.

Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

New archbishop urged to scrap £100m fund over slavery links
A group of MPs and peers claims the funds can only legally be spent on churches and payment of clergy wages.

'Remarkable' WW2 veteran dies aged 100
Tributes are paid to Douglas Baldwin, who fought in Normandy when he was 18 and mined coal as a PoW.

Watch: Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle
The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest
Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.

The life and career of Brigitte Bardot - in pictures
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

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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.

The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos
Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.

Classic World War Two film based on a true story
A group of Allied POWs mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi camp.

'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap?

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.

Humphries survives scare to progress with Van Gerwen
World number two Luke Humphries sees off a spirited comeback from Germany's Gabriel Clemens to progress at the PDC World Championship, while Michael van Gerwen sets up a blockbuster clash with Gary Anderson.