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Pockets of heavy rain are possible in some areas.

Wisconsin man accused of killing parents to fund Trump assassination plot pleads guilty to homicide
Prosecutors dropped multiple other charges, including two counts of hiding a corpse and theft.

3 things to watch in Bears vs. Packers Wild Card matchup
This is only the third postseason meeting between these longtime rivals. The Bears won in 1941. The Packers captured the 2010 NFC Championship.

Cytalux helps shine a light on hidden cancer
It's a targeted imaging agent designed to “highlight” ovarian and lung cancer in the body, helping surgeons to see it in real time as they operate.

Packers' Jordan Love believes he's learned from previous playoff disappointments
The Packers’ chances of extending their season beyond this weekend depend in part on how well Love can protect the ball at Chicago.

Mild pattern gets replaced with colder air and snow
Temperatures fall back closer to normal with the risk for snow.

Gold is the goal: Wisconsin Paralympic curling team prepares for winter games in Italy
Laura Dwyer and Steve Emt are making history as the first mixed doubles team to compete for team USA in the Paralympic Games this March.

Free championship boxing gym Chuters grows into new building
Electric City Chuters brought home the Silver Gloves team title in December.

Green Bay police chief addresses concerns tied to recruit's tattoo
GBPD released an initial statement about controversy Wednesday.

'Food is justice': Sherman Park Grocery asks community for help as it strives to stay open
Sherman Park Grocery also tries support local minority-owned small businesses by selling their products.

Parents react to investigation into school district's handling of alleged sex crimes
The findings followed criminal charges against a former dean accused of sexual crimes involving students.

Doctors see injuries related to taking down holiday decor
Medical experts said the biggest mistake people make is overreaching.

GOP bill looks to strengthen ignition interlock device laws
Lawmakers said the only acceptable number of drunk driving deaths in Wisconsin is zero.

2 Wisconsin lawmakers have questions following classified briefing on military action in Venezuela
Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, said nothing new surfaced in the classified briefing for lawmakers on the military operation.

Trial set for man charged in hit-and-run that killed 4-year-old, injured girlfriend
He plead guilty to a 2018 fatal hit-and-run.

Report: Demand for electricity, water will rise amid Wisconsin data center boom
It comes as demand has fallen about 2.6% between 2006 and 2024.

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.

As the popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic rises, scams do too
Here's what to know about the most popular scams circulating right now.

Report cites ‘critical issues’ in Sun Prairie’s handling of alleged misconduct
Probe finds Sun Prairie school leaders failed Title IX duties; board removed West principal and pledged training and reforms.

Thiensville principal Mike Henning charged for failing to report child abuse
According to a criminal complaint, Henning was approached by a parent about a teacher at the school who was allegedly making students sit in his lap.

World News

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

Abandoned baby Elsa to be adopted and regularly see two siblings
Police say all enquiries to find the parents of the abandoned babies have now been "exhausted".

Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures
Holiday Inn staff member says accepting bookings from the homeless is against company policy.

Residents told to evacuate immediately before clifftop homes collapse
Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.

Business rate rises for pubs to be watered down after pressure from landlords
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

Eyewitness video shows how deadly shooting unfolded, second by second
BBC Verify breaks down how the shooting which killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis unfolded.

Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?
A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

In pictures: Protests held in US cities
Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force?
The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.

Bedroom to the battlefield: How the UK military is embracing gamers and coders
The British Armed Forces has asked gamers and coders to consider signing up, but can it convince them?

I stopped paying for food and heating to spend it gambling - my period made it worse
Researchers are looking to see if there is a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.

Brook, 'Boozeball' and another Ashes hangover for England cricket
The revelation Harry Brook got into a fight with a bouncer brings further focus on the culture of the England team.

How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut
The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

Andrew was paid millions for mansion by oligarch linked to bribery scheme
Firm which part-funded Sunninghill Park purchase received "allegedly corrupt" payments, court documents say.

Nasa considers whether to bring sick crew member back to Earth
Nasa is assessing what to do next following a medical issue on board the International Space Station.

Tennis tournament chiefs admit errors after wildcard serves 20 double faults in match
The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers
Councils will be able to take action against those creating "unnecessary obstruction" of the pavement.

Government accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AI
The End Violence Against Women Coalition said it had been a year since the inital law was suggested

Church drops complaint about new archbishop's handling of abuse case
No further action will be taken over the complaint first made in 2020 against Dame Sarah Mullally.

Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland
European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.

Catherine joins William for London hospital visit
The visit to Charing Cross Hospital is the couple's first public engagement of 2026.

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Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far
A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?
Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman

Brook, 'Boozeball' and another Ashes hangover
The revelation Harry Brook got into a fight with a bouncer brings further focus on the culture of the England team.

Mourinho makes Benfica players sleep at training ground
Jose Mourinho takes his players to stay at Benfica's training ground after they lose against Braga in the League Cup semi-final.

Tournament chiefs admit errors after wildcard's dire display goes viral
The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

'Whoever signed off England's tour has to go' - Agnew column
England's 4-1 Ashes defeat is the most disappointing I have covered and whoever signed off on the tourists' preparation has to go, writes Jonathan Agnew.

Joshua pays tribute to friends Ghami and Latz
Anthony Joshua pays tribute to close friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, saying he is finding it "tough" to process their deaths.