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Push for more green and gold snowplow lights in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, flashing green lights on snowplows and other city and county maintenance vehicles are a safety feature allowed by law since 2022.

Milwaukee chef testifies on Capitol Hill, calls on lawmakers to strengthen the Affordable Care Act
On Thursday, the Senate will vote on two proposals to address health care costs, but neither is expected to pass.

FBI Milwaukee, MPD offer $10,000 reward for information on 12-year-old girl who was fatally shot
Milwaukee Police Inspector Paul Lough said the case has gone cold and there's no new information.

Jury selection for trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan begins Thursday
So far, 34 potential jurors have been struck based on an initial questionnaire, leaving roughly 90 potential jurors in the pool.

State Democrats reintroduce 'Save Our Schools' Act
Democrats say legislative Republicans have underfunded public schools for more than a decade.

More snow and Arctic air ahead for Wisconsin this week
Two additional rounds of light snow are possible along with plummeting temperatures by the weekend.

Arctic air begins to settle in across the state
Temperatures overnight will fall into the single digits and teens.

Photos: Another winter storm leaves a fresh blanket of snow across Wisconsin
Take a look at pictures taken by local photographers and viewers throughout the state.

Here are the Wisconsin snowfall totals from the latest storm
Though totals didn’t near the last storm’s amounts, some still saw over a half a foot.

Over $159 million offered to 29 Wisconsin municipalities for lead pipe replacement
The funding is being offered through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy says ace Freddy Peralta 'due to be a wealthy man' with `a lot of acreage'
The 29-year-old right-hander is under contract through 2026 and is coming off a standout season.

Waukesha County pantry receives multimillion donation from Waukesha natives
Waukesha natives Karen and Dick Vaughn chose to donate to a cause close to their hearts.

Arctic air overtakes the state this weekend
The coldest air of the season arrives this weekend.

Here's Milwaukee Public Schools' plan to improve literacy
Improving literacy is a big focus for Milwaukee Public Schools this school year. The district has a new plan to carry out that goal.

Check road conditions around Wisconsin
Plus get WisDOT's winter driving tips.

Rogers Behavioral Health to open new behavioral health hospital in Chippewa Falls
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill allocating $10 million in state funding for the Rogers campus on Tuesday.

Winneconne first responders rescue a deer in trouble
The Winneconne Police Department shared on social media that a deer got stuck in the river Tuesday.

Milwaukee County leaders work to fight food insecurity
Milwaukee County leaders discussed food insecurity and plans to ensure everyone can get healthy food, regardless of personal circumstances.

Wisconsin judge refuses to step aside as requested by former Trump attorney
The judge also refused to cancel a Monday preliminary hearing for Trump's former attorney.

Milwaukee crews work to keep roadways safe during winter weather
Milwaukee DPW is battling leaf and garbage collection along with treating and taking care of the roads, all at the same time.

World News

England's busiest A&E hit by flu wave - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'
The move is a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government.

Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker
The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.

Hundreds of 'high value' items taken in Bristol museum raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection were taken.

Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.

Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life while riding mountain bike
Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think)
After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country.

'I am to be executed like a criminal': Mary Queen of Scots' final letter to go on rare display
The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.

Rolling Stones finally approve Fatboy Slim sample after 25 years
One of the most bootlegged dance tracks of all time, Satisfaction Skank, gets an official release.

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.

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.

Watch: Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing
Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges to collect prize in Oslo after months in hiding
María Corina Machado speaks to the BBC after her secret journey from her home country.

Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced
Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

How Race Across the World changed our relationship
The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them.

UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

Virtual teachers are being used to plug school shortages - but will it work?
From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?

I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy
Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

New Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint about abuse case handling
The Church says she was not told of a complaint about how she handled allegations against a priest.

Tiger teeth and shark fins - how endangered species are being sold on Facebook
Endangered species are being sold online with UK-based firms illegally supplying seahorses, a BBC investigation finds.

Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting
Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.

Man lost part of skull during ill-fated day out with friends
After a day paintballing, he fell and hit his head, which left him having to learn to walk again.

Queen records special broadcast with John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters were murdered
The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve.

Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on 'GOAT' tour
Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.

Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

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Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.

Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?

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

A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time
Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?