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Dangerous cold across Wisconsin to end the week
Wind chill values as low as -50 degrees are possible.

State Assembly leaders present bipartisan plan to fund WisconsinEye
The network has been offline for more than a month after running out of funds.

Small businesses prepare for frigid Wisconsin weather
High temperatures are forecast to be below zero in many area across Wisconsin Friday.

Democratic candidates for governor share how they would handle ICE arrests in Wisconsin
Seven hopefuls vying to be Wisconsin’s next governor shared a stage Wednesday night in Milwaukee for their first public forum.

3 things to watch in NFL games this Sunday
The teams that will go to the Super Bowl will be decided Sunday.

Brutal cold with dangerous wind chills overnight
Wind chill values will drop to -30 to -50 degrees around the state.

Using less road salt: How Winter Salt Week aims to save Wisconsin’s bodies of water
Although laying down salt after snowstorms can make surfaces safer, too much of it can be environmentally dangerous.

5-alarm fire chars U-Haul facility in Milwaukee
Crews remain on scene to make sure all fire spots stay extinguished.

Major winter storm will bring heavy snow and dangerous ice across the country this weekend
Frigid cold temperatures and wind chills will move in behind the storm.

Laila Edwards enjoys homecoming; prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black female
U.S. captain Hilary Knight refers to Edwards as the future of the sport.

Bucks coach Rivers says Kevin Porter Jr. 'is not going to play anytime soon' due to oblique strain
Rivers said he believes the injury happened “three or four games ago" and that Porter had attempted to play through it.

Antetokounmpo says lack of chemistry has contributed to Bucks' recent blowout losses
The Bucks fell 122-102 on Wednesday night to an Oklahoma City team that was missing a handful of rotation players due to injuries.

'We're going to follow each step of the process until we're heard': Residents meet with PSCW reps on Port Washington data center
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is meeting with residents to discuss next steps for powering the data center in Port Washington.

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade
Peralta gives the new-look Mets a frontline starter after their rotation faltered in the second half of a hugely disappointing 2025 season.

Plumber shares tips to avoid frozen pipes in frigid temps
With below zero temps in the forecast, plumbers could soon be busy.

Dangerous wind chills begin this weekend
Extremely harsh wind chills start the weekend. Plan ahead.

Main Street Action hosts Democratic gubernatorial candidate forum
For the first time in the campaign cycle, seven Democrats vying to be the next governor of Wisconsin shared a stage in Milwaukee.

Microsoft to expand data center in Mount Pleasant
On Wednesday, the village’s planning commission approved the company’s two new proposals to build 15 more data centers on two additional campuses.

Dangerous cold: How to keep your car safe, according to mechanics
Temperatures in the negatives can have a wide range of adverse effects on cars.

Tips to stay safe in the extreme cold
Here's a list of tips to keep in mind as temperatures drop this season.

World News

'It's all about the land': Zelensky says Ukraine to talk to US and Russia
The meeting came as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow for a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?
The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project.

Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
The US president said allied troops had "stayed a little back" during the war in Afghanistan.

Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.

Chris Mason: Andy Burnham faces tricky run to win Labour crown
The Greater Manchester mayor must overcome substantial obstacles in order to challenge Keir Starmer.

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

Queen Elizabeth II statue will be standing and not on horseback
The national memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth in St James's Park will not show her riding a horse as previously illustrated.

Retired civil servants left in pension limbo
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.

BBC apologises to sacked presenter over homophobic abuse
An internal investigation found there was a case to answer over several incidents raised by former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Jack Murley.

UK helps France seize suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker the Grinch
The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco.

Fifa president Infantino's joke about British fans was 'cheap', says supporters' group
The Football Supporters' Association criticises Fifa president Gianni Infantino for making a "cheap" joke about British fans' behaviour at World Cups.

From Hamnet to One Battle After Another - the nominees list in full
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.

Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

Who got nominated and who got snubbed?
The BBC's culture correspondent, Noor Nanji, looks at the biggest nominees and those that got snubbed.

Hamnet writer Maggie O'Farrell says Oscar nod 'very surreal'
Hamnet, based on the novel written by Coleraine-born Maggie O'Farrell, picks up eight Oscar nominations.

How to watch the nominated films
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

I tried hard to 'menopause mask' like so many women - but it can have consequences
Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout

Weekly quiz: How did this cow surprise scientists?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

How Australian politics descended into ugliness after Bondi shooting
Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.

Behind the scenes of Help 2, the star-studded charity album
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

The Papers: Zelensky's 'fiery' Davos speech and 'Operation Stop Burnham'
More developments in Davos and the PM's allies moving to stop a potential leadership bid feature on Friday's front pages.

Botched insulation scheme was 'doomed to fail', say MPs
Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.

Number of police forces to be cut in 'largest reform in decades'
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce plans for police reform next week.

US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
"We're going to be very successful in Gaza," President Trump says, as his administration laid out its vision for post-war reconstruction.

Harry Styles announces global tour ahead of fourth album release
Shania Twain will be among the special guests set to appear on the Together, Together tour later this year.

Minister told armoured vehicle which left soldiers vomiting was 'safe'
The defence minister claims he wasn't made fully aware of issues which led to 35 people falling ill.

ICE detains five-year-old and father in Minnesota, lawyer says
The boy was taken along with his father, the lawyer and school officials say. ICE says it kept the boy safe as his father ran.

Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds in parts of UK
Heavy rain on Thursday will lead to a risk of some flooding, Simon King reports.

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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.

Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?
Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.

Emery 'dreaming' of winning Europa League after writing off title
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery may not believe his team are Premier League title contenders - but he is "dreaming" of Europa League glory after reaching the last 16.