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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ makes its Wisconsin debut this month
The story, set in the 1990s, follows a 16-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder that “ages her four times faster than the average person."

From Star Wars to boy bands, here are the 2026 Brewers theme nights
There will also be four community nights this year.

JobPod opens at Oshkosh Public Library to assist Wisconsin job seekers
A new space in the Oshkosh Public Library builds on services that have always been available to residents seeking jobs.

Kyle Kuzma scores 31 as Bucks snap 5-game skid with 131-115 win over Bulls
The Bucks made a season-high 23 3-pointers and shot 60.5% from beyond the arc.

'They haven't fallen on deaf ears': Wisconsin officials discuss concerns as data centers grow
Around 40 data centers are currently built or planned in Wisconsin, with some expressing worry over cost and energy use.

MPD officers shoot and kill 38-year-old man following chase
The chase started when police attempted to shop a car for a registration violation.

'Super' weekend to kick off February
Temperatures will drop Saturday, but will quickly rise Sunday.

Sunny and warmer today with light snow overnight
Sunshine stretches dayside with light snow overnight.

Suspect steals Wauwatosa police squad car and injures four officers
The suspect was arrested after a brief foot chase.

‘We protect our beer more than our ballots': Wisconsin Congressman sponsors sweeping election reform legislation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, introduced the MEGA Act, which would require a photo ID to vote.

Green Bay women's basketball team flying high
It's nearly as consistent as winter in Green Bay. The Phoenix women's basketball team is having a great season. This year is no exception.

‘It's about jobs, rural economies’: Conversations about cannabis continue at the Wisconsin Capitol
This week, Democrats proposed legalizing marijuana, along with a path to expunge and review sentences for those convicted of a cannabis-related crime.

Measles case on UW-Madison campus leads to list of community exposure sites
This marks the second measles case in Wisconsin so far this year.

State budget committee releases $10M for new behavioral health hospital
The new facility will be constructed on an 18-acre wooded site in Chippewa Valley and will serve children, teens, and adults.

Ports in eastern Wisconsin are the focus of $7.5 million in harbor assistance grants
More than $7.5 million in harbor improvements expected through state program.

Fond du Lac mother charged with child neglect causing death after 12-year-old son dies
Tina Beauprey brought her son to the hospital on Dec. 5, where investigators say he was already dead. An autopsy revealed he was likely starved.

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.

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.

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Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.

What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus
An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.

Snooker's 'Mr Perfection' - John Virgo brought old-school charm to primetime TV
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.

Palestine Action protesters cleared of defence firm burglary
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry?
The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files
Twenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.

Who is in the files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

'I've never hit anything so hard': How one man fought off a shark in the Caribbean
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

I needed to face Letby in court, baby's mum says in new Netflix documentary
The mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.

The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say
The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.

Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits
Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?

How we decluttered our home and you can too
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

Inquests open into babies killed by Lucy Letby
The five babies were murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.

Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.

Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.

Severe rail disruption continues after derailment in south-east London
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express rail routes are severely disrupted after a derailment.

Beach huts worth £250k get buried in sand
Harsh winter storms leave the owners needing more than a bucket and spade to dig them out.

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years
The Crown star has quit caffeine due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.

Wegovy maker warns of 'painful' price cuts as shares plunge
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola
BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's evolution and why the January window has offered renewed belief.

Aberdeen-Celtic and Dundee-Motherwell called off
Celtic's Scottish Premiership visit to Aberdeen is postponed, along with Dundee's match with Motherwell, after heavy rain in the north east.