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Here are Wisconsin’s top searches on Google in 2025
From the obsession with KPop Demon Hunters to the Swift-Kelce mania, a lot happened in 2025. Here's what Wisconsinites were searching.

Strong wind gusts will lead to blowing snow today
Snow ends early, but blowing and drifting will be a concern all day.

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.

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.

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: 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.

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate the holidays in Madison
The legendary basketball team will be turning 100-years-old in 2026.

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.

World News

Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
The US and Ukrainian presidents both describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".

British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.

Mother and two children die in Boxing Day blaze
One man, a serving police officer, escaped the fire but his wife and their two children died in the blaze.

John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance

2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights
We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

Man shot dead by police after two-car crash
Officers say the suspect is reported to have left the scene holding a handgun.

Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea
Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.

Tax breaks and year-round sun - why thousands of under-35s are moving abroad
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak
The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

'It's not weak to ask for help' - former Made in Chelsea star's advice for struggling new dads
Professor Green and Ryan Libbey open up about how fatherhood affected them and how you can protect your mental health.

Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

Mum's 27-year wait for global explorer to come home
Angela Bushby says her first words to son Karl will be, "what time do you call this?"

Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine
Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.

What did Sabalenka and Kyrgios' 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.

Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes
"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

Part 1: What was the first executive order that Trump signed after being sworn in?
Test your memory of 2025 in the first part of our quiz. What happened from January to March?

Part 2: Katy Perry and five other women flew to the edge of space - what did she sing?
Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?

Part 3: Which of England's women played Euro 2025 with a fractured leg?
Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

Part 4: Alan Carr won Celebrity Traitors. But who was the first contestant to be murdered?
Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.

Son completes dad's epic 1984 cycling journey
Jamie Hargreaves, 23, cycled 25,000km across the world, following his dad's journey 40 years ago.

Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

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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.