Local Wisconsin News

Volunteers help energize Team USA athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Wisconsin woman fulfills her dream of going to the Olympics while supporting American athletes in Italy.

State Assembly unanimously passes WisEye funding bill
A bipartisan bill to fund Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN is on its way to the State Senate.

Sturgeon season a boom for some Lake Winnebago businesses
Spearers and businesses are preparing for the 16-day sturgeon season starting Saturday.

Wisconsin rallies from 12-point second-half deficit for 92-90 overtime win over No. 8 Illinois
Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for nine of the Badgers’ 11 points in overtime, handing the Illini their second straight overtime loss.

Great weekend to spend outdoors
Temperatures continue to get even warmer.

Everything's better with a little bit of sunshine
Highs for much of the state will be in the 30s, with some spots in the low 40s.

Investigators searching location in Arizona in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
News outlets later interviewed a delivery man who said he was questioned and released by authorities.

'Doesn't go nearly far enough': Wisconsin residents, officials express energy rate concerns to Public Service Commission
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission held a public hearing on WE Energies' rate structure proposal for future data centers.

Former Wisconsin Badger Rob Havenstein retires after an 11-year NFL career
The 33-year-old Havenstein was a starter throughout his career with the Rams, who drafted him out of Wisconsin in 2015.

‘We continue to be considered radical or less than or equal counterparts’: A recap of the 2026 State of the Tribes address
This year, there was an emphasis on strengthening the ties between tribes and the legislature, which can often feel merely symbolic.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner provides update on measles case detected at Mitchell International Airport
DHS said the case is linked to a confirmed measles case in another state and is not connected to recent cases in Waukesha or Dane counties.

Adam McCalvy previews Spring Training, Brewers' 2026 starting rotation
Brewers pitchers and catchers report to Arizona for Spring Training on Wednesday.

'This was a much larger surprise': MPS faces $46 million deficit following audits to budget
MPS recently went through three financial audits in 13 months. The audits were to catch up on the 2023, 2024 and 2025 school years.

20-year-old suspect in custody for series of break-ins in Dane County
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said it does not believe the 20-year-old was working alone.

The First African American Astronaut
Guion Bluford was one of the most influential people in the space community, becoming the first African American to fly in space.

Annual Oshkosh survey indicates positive outlook in 2026 for local businesses
However, operating costs and hiring remain an issue for some businesses.

Everyday Hero: Madison woman makes sure big moments still feel like a piece of home for students
Miss Mary Delivery is a service for birthday deliveries, taking kids to appointments, or even surprising them after a big milestone.

Wisconsin health experts encourage MMR vaccine as measles cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 700 new measles cases nationwide.

'Teetering on the edge': Milwaukee officials seek to help struggling grocers
Food deserts continue to plague Milwaukee and officials are searching for solutions.

'We were devastated': Green Bay pet rescue cited for sheltering homeless people during sub-zero temps
Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary is now in compliance with the city, but overnight stays are indefinitely suspended.

World News

What we know so far about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Nine people have been killed and 25 injured in the shootings at a school and home in a rural community in western Canada.

Brief sent by Andrew to Epstein included gold investments, file seen by BBC suggests
The briefing which includes "high value commercial opportunities" in Helmand province, appears in the Epstein files.

Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protests
Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.

'Hard to forgive' love cheat biathlete, says ex-girlfriend
Norwegian medal-winning biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises again for cheating on his ex-girlfriend.

Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

Oatly can no longer use term 'milk' in its marketing
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.

Boys stable after double stabbing at London school
The two boys, age 12 and 13, were attacked while at school in north-west London.

Swiss bar owners face questions from victims' lawyers over fire disaster
Jacques Moretti is questioned by lawyers over the New Year's Day fire disaster in Crans-Montana that left 41 people dead.

Dead flies and dirty knife - Michelin-starred restaurant's hygiene failings revealed
Ynyshir says its approach is “intentionally non-conventional” and has “played a key role in placing Wales on the international culinary map”.

The skill and controversy of France's ice dance stars
There is plenty of intrigue on the ice heading into the Milan-Cortina ice dance finals - and that is nothing compared to the drama off it.

In Pictures: The best of the Winter Olympics - day by day
The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games.

What skating 'Disco Brits' must do to win Olympic medal
Robin Cousins says Britons Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson need to be "flawless" to win an Olympic medal on Wednesday.

Men's ice hockey starts with a high-profile clash - Wednesday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.

The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about them
What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?

Why Frank at Tottenham was a gamble that ended in bitter failure
Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.

What are Canada's gun ownership laws?
A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada's gun laws should be toughened.

How a TV journalist helped crack a murder cold case
An interview by journalist Rafal Zalewski with a murderer was the "tipping point" to her confession.

'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff

Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.

More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme
The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.

Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.

Sunbed ads targeted at young people spread harmful misinformation, BBC finds
Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.

Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.

Police release man detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Police had searched the home of the person, who was taken into custody at a traffic stop.

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Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

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

Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption
Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row

Why Frank at Tottenham was a gamble that ended in bitter failure
Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.

'Hard to forgive' love cheat biathlete, says ex-girlfriend
Norwegian medal-winning biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises again for cheating on his ex-girlfriend.

No-balls, a wide & absurd run-out - a wild T20 World Cup finish
Watch South Africa and Afghanistan play out a thrilling final over of their match at the T20 World Cup, culminating in a super over.