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Wisconsin plow crews help clean up North Carolina following snowstorm
In total, teams were able to plow 255 sites, varying from Walgreens to Home Depot to airports and more.

Northeast Wisconsin day care worker awaits trial for giving melatonin to babies
Annalee Salas Nitz admitted last November to law enforcement officers that she put melatonin in the food of two children at the daycare.

Milwaukee residents pack town hall over ICE concerns
Host of the event, Third District Ald. Alex Brower, said his big takeaway was a call to action.

Everyday Hero: See the ICU dolls calming patients in Monroe
A Green County nurse turned Facebook freebies into ICU therapy tools.

Slightly cooler today with an abundance of sun
Temperatures drop slight today, but recover later in the week.

Education leaders jumpstart Wisconsin's declining enrollment with school choice open enrollment week
Carol Shires, vice president of operations at School Choice Wisconsin, said she hopes school choice week creates interest in the state’s schools.

The intersection of AI and the Universities of Wisconsin
President Jay Rothman maps out the future of artificial intelligence on campus.

Dane County investigates series of overnight break-ins
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating at least eight different crimes that occurred on Monday morning

Ski and snowboard clubs see positive impact of earlier winter weather
Skiing Wisconsin Executive Director Jim Engel said weather has allowed the ski business to have a “fantastic start.”

State lawmakers weigh in on whether stalled postpartum Medicaid bill will pass this session
Last November, Democrats hit a procedural roadblock when they tried to force a floor vote on the measure.

New high-tech scanners coming to all MPS high school and traditional middle schools
MPS plans to have the high-tech scanners installed and fully operational by mid-April.

Blair cheese plant to lay off 86 workers as it transitions to cottage cheese production
It comes amid a rising demand for the product in recent years.

Measles case confirmed in Dane County by Wisconsin DHS, connected to UW-Madison
Here's a list of campus locations where people may have been exposed.

Major League Baseball will distribute Brewers games this year
The Brewers previously had a contract with FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires HR employee responsible for lapse in health benefits
Milwaukee County had a health care contract with UnitedHealthcare, but it expired at the end of 2025.

Watertown mayor highlights new YMCA, veterans memorial wall
Mayor Robert Stocks shares more details about some big projects being worked on by the city.

More long-term closures on I-94 begin
The project has now reached the Early East Leg stage of construction, which will focus on 27th Street.

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

Brookfield police officer shoots, seriously injures 31-year-old suspect
Police were responding to a car crash where a suspect fled on foot and then began firing at officers.

Madison passes temporary data center moratorium
Any permits for new, large data centers within city limits will not be considered for the next 12 months.

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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation
The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".

'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose's murder, says family
Harvey Willgoose's family say they believe he would "100%" be alive if his school had acted sooner.

X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.

Burglar who 'targeted' Anya Taylor-Joy's bedroom jailed
Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were staying at the London property on 12 February 2023.

Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.

'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.

Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
The couple previously argued that a House committee's demands were invalid. It is not clear when they will testify.

Prince Edward says it's 'important' to remember victims as pressure on Andrew grows
The Duke of Edinburgh, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's brother, is the first senior royal to speak about the new documents.

Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health
Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

Final moments of Steve Wright's first victim - and the 26-year wait for justice
The mystery of the teenager's murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright's admission.

Like a screwdriver in my face - life with 'the world's most painful known medical condition'
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.

'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival
BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.

What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?
Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters
The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

Stop watching Netflix if you want to save pubs, Welsh first minister says
Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work that the public should be doing".

Light aircraft crashes 'with two on board'
A parachute canopy was later seen caught on a nearby pylon following the crash in Greater Manchester.

Sharon Osbourne invited to stand in local election
Robert Alden, the leader of the city's Conservative group, invited Osbourne to join their campaign.

Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections
American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.

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Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump?
And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?

The talented playmaker no-one seems to want
Harvey Elliott is one of England's most gifted young players - but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder.

'Uncage the gorilla' - Schoeman knows what Scots must improve
Pierre Schoeman has seen his fair share of disappointment in a Scotland jersey but is maintaining his belief in what the side are capable of.

Vonn has ruptured ACL but will compete at Olympics
Lindsey Vonn has ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament but is still "very hopeful" she can compete at the Winter Olympics.