Local Wisconsin News

Everyday Heroes: Neenah Brigade builds area youth into leaders
The Brigade tries to keep costs down for its members. They offer affordable programs for area youths in grades 5-12.

Mount Pleasant village board approves Microsoft data center expansion
The village board unanimously approved a proposal Monday night from Microsoft to build 15 new data centers on two additional campuses.

Hold on to your winter hat, windy Tuesday on tap
Wind gusts up to 30mph Tuesday will lead to subzero wind chills.

Janesville leaders delay decision on data center petition
The city council decided not to take it up again until Feb. 9.

Williams and Sproat believe they'll fit right in with Brewers after arriving in Peralta trade
The 5-foot-7 infielder/outfielder described the Brewers as “a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy — similar to me.”

'Enough is enough': Officials look to take action against negligent landlords
Nearly one dozen apartments have been shut down in Milwaukee due to unsafe conditions this winter.

'It's like I lost a brother': Friends remember Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti
Spencer Lent said he was shocked to learn of his childhood friend Alex Pretti’s death.

Wisconsin lawmakers still at odds over funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Last week, Assembly Republicans passed two bills that would support the state’s conservation effort through 2028.

First Wisconsin measles case of 2026 confirmed in Waukesha County
DHS said the case is tied to international travel.

Sun Prairie gears up for Groundhog Day, upcoming referendum
Mayor Steve Stocker spotlighted his part of the state with Spectrum News 1.

Bucks have no timetable on when Giannis Antetokounmpo might return from right calf strain
Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return.

Appleton mother creates app to help parents experiencing perinatal depression
According to Postpartum Support International, at least one in five women, and one in 10 men experience perinatal depression of some kind.

Cottage Grove mother advocates for caregiver rights
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving report that one in four American adults are caregivers.

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin accepts job with Columbia University
Mnookin departs after spending about four years as chancellor at Wisconsin.

Photos: Memorial grows outside Preble High School for man killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
A federal immigration officer shot and killed Alex Pretti, who graduated from the Green Bay high school two decades ago.

Dealer association makes recruiting new auto techs top priority
Finding qualified mechanics can be a challenge for car dealers.

Reports: Packers hire former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as DC
Gannon was fired from his head coaching position after a third season with Arizona ended in a 3-14 record.

Two cities, one mission: A fire department merger has thrived over 20 years
Neenah-Menasha was one of the first big mergers in the state. Now, departments across the state are looking at it as a model.

Wisconsin mourns Green Bay high school graduate killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
Alex Pretti attended Preble High School in Green Bay and graduated in 2006.

How new whole milk law could impact Wisconsin farmers
President Donald Trump signed a law this month to allow schools to serve whole milk again.

World News

Tearful Carol Kirkwood announces she is to leave BBC
The 63-year-old said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.

Watch: Emotional moment weather presenter reveals she is leaving
Kirkwood, who joined the BBC in 1998, will leave in April and said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders
The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats.

Immigration chief at centre of Trump's crackdown set to leave Minneapolis
The US president is sending border tsar Tom Homan to the city in an apparent shift in tone from the White House.

Coco Gauff calls for more player privacy after racquet smash
Coco Gauff calls for more privacy for players after she was filmed smashing a racquet after a devastating defeat by Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Traitors winner Rachel 'heartbroken' following mum's death
Writing on Instagram, Rachel Duffy said she was "heartbroken" at the death of her "beautiful wee mummy".

I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial
How a secret audio recording played in court helped clear a woman accused of making a false rape allegation.

Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.

Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
Three people share how one event reshaped their lives and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.

Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story
The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.

Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.

Only one known person in the world can save my life
Sian Chathyoka is preparing to receive a lifesaving donation from a "selfless stranger".

Anthony Zurcher: Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.

Arctic Monkeys drummer doesn't rule out new music after rumours
Drummer Matt Helders tells BBC Radio 1 teaming up to make a charity track showed "they could still do it".

California probes US TikTok over claims it censors anti-Trump content
Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after a deal to spin off the US version of the app was signed last week.

UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip
The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States.

Erosion victim warns 'trauma tourists' to stay away
Shelley Cowlin says people are taking photos of demolished or threatened properties, and stealing.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Gauff calls for more player privacy after racquet smash
Coco Gauff calls for more privacy for players after she was filmed smashing a racquet after a devastating defeat by Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'We're there for him' - England will rally around grieving Itoje
Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother.

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.

Luiz agrees Villa return on loan
Aston Villa agree a deal to re-sign former midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan as Unai Emery looks to bolster his options in the centre of the pitch.

Man Utd's Dorgu set for weeks out with hamstring issue
In-form Patrick Dorgu is still being assessed but he is likely to miss Manchester United matches with the injury he picked up against Arsenal.