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Exclusive: Colorado Democrat to visit Wisconsin to campaign against Republican congressman
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, is traveling to Eau Claire to speak out against Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien.

Niche Book Bar preserving Black stories and history, one book at a time
The bookstore on N Martin Luther King Jr Dr. in Milwaukee softly opened a little over a year ago.

Thomas and Porter power the Bucks to a 116-108 win over the Magic
Cam Thomas scored 34 points in his second game with Milwaukee, and Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

'He got burned trying to save a life, what if he would have lost his?': Firefighters detail what they're up against when battling fires at buildings without sprinkler systems
Lt. Patrick Hensel was burned as he walked through fire to get to people in need before having to turn back.

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

All is calm, all is mild
Continuing to get warmer into the weekend.

UWM partners with USDA to improve wastewater treatment
The goal is to come up with a more efficient way to clean wastewater to help meet the rising demand for freshwater, which is a finite resource.

'That kid's going to be fast': Pettit speedskaters share memories, excitement for Jordan Stolz
The 21-year-old Kewaskum native is already gold medalist at the 2026 games.

Wisconsin State Senate debates several gender-related bills
Some Democrats believe the bills are part of an effort to legislate transgender people out of the public eye.

Common Council introduces 'ICE Out Milwaukee' legislation
The Common Council revealed new proposals to that would impact how ICE agents operate in the city.

Mysterious smell prompts hundreds of 911 calls in southeast Wisconsin
A strange smell drifting through southeastern Wisconsin sparked hundreds of 911 calls Monday morning, prompting an investigation.

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz wins the 1,000 meters gold in an Olympic-record time
Stolz won the men’s 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time for the first of what he hopes will be a four-gold Winter Games.

Cargill to close ground beef processing facility in Milwaukee, affecting over 221 employees
The plant, located at 200 S Emmber Lane, plans to stop production on or around April 17, 2026, and be fully closed on or around May 31.

More Wisconsinites set to lose FoodShare benefits
Feeding Wisconsin is raising concerns about new federal requirements.

Catcher Gary Sánchez agrees to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with the Brewers, AP source says
The 33-year-old Sánchez played for the Brewers in 2024 and batted .220 with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 homers and 37 RBIs in 89 games.

Eric Wilcots named interim chancellor for UW-Madison amid Mnookin departure
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving the university in May to become president at Columbia University.

Cardiologist breaks down how cholesterol measures heart health
February is designated as American Heart Month.

16-year-old student arrested for gun at Bradford High School in Kenosha
Police said they'd gotten information the boy may have had a gun, so he was searched at 7:30 a.m.

Wisconsin farmer worries immigration enforcement could impact nation’s food supply
Emmet Fisher of Hager City says grocery store shelves would be empty if all undocumented immigrants are deported.

From Star Wars to bobbleheads, here are the 2026 Brewers theme nights and promotional giveaways
There will also be four community nights and 23 promotional giveaways.

World News

Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says
Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge".

'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question their gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the "greater clarity" on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.

Trial date set for Trump's legal case against BBC
Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in February 2027.

Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants.

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
South Korea's spy agency says Ki Ju Ae's prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir.

Sir Chris Wormald stands down as head of Civil Service
The Cabinet Office says the move is "by mutual agreement" but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance.

Strictly star Robin Windsor took own life after mental health deterioration, inquest finds
The dancer was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury says.

Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass
"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.

The emotional debate behind Ukrainian skeleton racer's ban
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing.

GB's Weston in prime position to win skeleton gold
Matt Weston underlined his status as the world's best skeleton pilot by setting the track record on his way to taking a significant halfway lead at the Winter Olympics.

Why Team GB hasn't won a medal and why there's still hope
Three fourth places and a figure skating trip - the Winter Olympics have been tough for Team GB so far, but there are plenty of medal chances to come.

Dawson's Creek: The 90s teen drama that 'wore its heart on its sleeve'
The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.

How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

Fact-checking Jim Ratcliffe's claims about immigration and benefits
BBC Verify has been examining some of the Manchester United owner's claims.

They met while pregnant but their babies never came home - maternity failings at NHS trust
Sophie and Beth had to cope with the loss of their sons, while under the care of UH Sussex NHS Trust.

Game-changing cancer test means I met my granddaughter
Pat Grant's inoperable cancer diagnosis made her think she would never meet her first grandchild.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

Killer of 12-year-old Leo Ross named
The judge said Kian Moulton appeared to get "pleasure from seeing the consequences" of his actions".

Starmer agrees with Nandy over government's challenges, says No 10
The culture secretary tells The Guardian newspaper that recent political turbulence is "unforgivable".

Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.

Motorway collapses as deadly storms hit France, Portugal and Spain
Storm Nils batters several European countries, leaving one person dead and several others injured.

Prince Harry thanks bereaved families taking on social media firms
The Duke of Sussex addressed parents claiming Instagram and YouTube damage young people's mental health.

Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Bob lived in the São Paulo cemetery where his owner was buried for 10 years until his death in 2021.

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Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?
And an update from Tehran.

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

Four women join forces to expose a dangerous predator
Four survivors of the same dangerous man join forces to finally bring him to justice.

'Shocking' or correct - why Ukraine skeleton slider was banned
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing.

Tuchel deal delights FA - but timing has echoes of Capello decision
The FA is celebrating England head coach Thomas Tuchel's new deal as a coup - but the timing revives memories of its Fabio Capello blunder, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.