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Gov. Tony Evers signs executive order to continue alleviating Wisconsin energy shortage
The order will extend certain state and federal hours of service, along with increasing state weight limit restrictions on roads.

'It's always been a struggle': Rural hospitals get financial boost from federal government
Critics say the funding won't be enough to make up for the losses rural hospitals will suffer due to Medicaid cuts.

Reported Wisconsin human trafficking cases in 2024 near decade-long low
The National Human Trafficking Hotline received 277 human trafficking reports in Wisconsin in 2024.

Wisconsin DHS reports increase of 988 contacts
DHS said while it’s not possible to attribute a specific reason for the increase in calls, it pointed to a handful of possible correlations.

A preview of building projects in the Madison Metropolitan School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District published renderings for four schools.

Milwaukee preps for potential new ICE facility on city’s Northwest Side
The space would be more than 10,000 square feet.

Daddy-daughter hair styling class in Appleton goes viral
Daddy-Daughter Hair Styling Class in Appleton Goes Viral

Meijer recalls distilled water for floating black substance
The recalled water was sold in Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Janesville woman shares how GLP-1 medication helped her lose weight
There's now a needle-free option. Wegovy weight loss pill from drugmaker Novo Nordisk was cleared by the FDA and is available for use.

Friends of Parks groups fill a gap in support for Milwaukee public parks, trails and more
As the cost to maintain all properties has been steadily increasing with declining funding, grassroots groups play a key role.

You'll want to bundle up this weekend
Temperatures dip back well below average.

Allow extra time for your Friday morning commute
Slippery and snow-covered roadways likely early Friday morning.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Free fishing weekend, Beer & Cheese Fest, MLK Day celebration
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Iranian American sees avenue for hope, despite ongoing deadly Iranian protests
For Ali Soltani, seeing his country in turmoil is unfortunately nothing new.

1 year later: Milwaukee Public Schools' next steps in maintaining lead remediation
One year and tens of millions of dollars later, Milwaukee Public Schools is lead-free. How the district plans to keep it that way.

Democratic lawmakers call for more transparency at State Capitol
WisEye broadcasted hearings and floor sessions for the public to view. The network went offline at the beginning of the year due to a lack of funding.

‘A tip is a gift’: Wisconsin Assembly passes ‘no tax on tips’ with bipartisan support
The bill, which passed 61-33 on Thursday, now awaits approval from lawmakers in the state Senate.

Madison Police reviewing response to school shooting
Agency teams with two other groups for wide-ranging review.

Nora the polar bear welcomed at Henry Vilas Zoo
The zoo is paws-itively happy to have her in its care.

Your 2026 guide to Black History Month events around Wisconsin
From cultural showcases to community gatherings, here’s a look at some events happening around the state.

World News

Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.

Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

Hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women.

Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.

What next for Iran's Supreme Leader?
Despite the bloodbath of recent weeks, Ayatollah Khamenei might think he must plough on with an iron fist

Body found in search for missing girl, 15
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.

Zelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient' in face of Russian strikes
The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning.

Is the snow and ice set to return again this January?
The UK is set to be in the centre of a battleground of competing weather systems, but which will win?

Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UK
The former Conservative minister denies the move was about personal ambition, in an exclusive BBC interview.

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

NHS trans case ruling will be closely analysed - but impact not straightforward
The nurses' partial victory adds pressure on the government to publish guidance for businesses that have single-sex spaces.

Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

Weekly quiz: Which place has England’s worst potholes?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

Was A$AP Rocky's comeback album worth the eight-year wait?
The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

Germany returns stolen fragments of Bayeux Tapestry to France
Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s.

Wife killer who manipulated child jailed for life
Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.

ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.

Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

Police defend spending £16k on private jet to extradite influencer HSTikkyTokky
Surrey Police says all other options had been considered and were "unfortunately not viable".

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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.

The Jan 6th Capitol riots five years on… Why America is still divided
Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

'No panic buy' - Guehi would cap £414m rebuild as Man City up title ante
Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.

Price beats Littler to end 21-match winning streak
World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price for the second year in a row.

The dramatic 24 hours that sealed Guehi and Glasner's futures
BBC Sport looks at a dramatic 24 hours for Crystal Palace as captain Marc Guehi agrees to join Manchester City and manager Oliver Glasner confirms he is leaving in the summer.