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Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz seeks a 3rd Olympic gold Thursday in the 1500M
"That was something that caught my eye,” Stolz said, reflecting on watching eight-time medalist Apolo Ohno, an inspiration to him growing up.

MSOE advances AI learning under new leadership
The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is under new leadership. Dr. Eric Baumgartner assumes the new role of university president.

Evers to sign executive order for special session on banning partisan gerrymandering
Evers said the announcement comes as the Trump administration makes a push to get states to adopt new maps to give the GOP an advantage.

Welcome back winter this weekend
Arctic air returns, pushing our temperatures closer to normal.

State lawmakers react to 2026 State of the State Address
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed mixed reactions to the governor's final State of the State Address.

Warm and windy south, but still wintry farther north
Expect a spring-like day down south with wintry weather farther north.

Ohio State upends No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69
Ohio State (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) beat a ranked team for the first time in seven tries this season

‘There’s always more work we can do, folks’: Gov. Tony Evers urges lawmakers to ‘stick around’ as he offers ambitious agenda for remaining 10 months in office
Gov. Evers, who is set to retire in 2027, put his priorities on full display, including giving Wisconsinites more breathing room in their budgets.

Rich Bisaccia steps down as Packers special teams coordinator
Bisaccia was named special teams coordinator in 2022, and was promoted to assistant head coach/special teams coordinator in 2023.

State Supreme Court candidates look ahead to April election
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judges Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar are vying for the open seat.

Milwaukee leaders remember the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rep. Gwen Moore has had a long relationship with Rev. Jackson over the years, even before she was elected to office.

Sturgeon season brisk as fishing closes early on upriver lakes, Winnebago nearing cutoff
The last time the 16-day season ended early was in 2015.

Former Packers president Mark Murphy to be inducted in Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
The ceremony for the 76th anniversary awards will be held at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee on July 8.

Mae C. Jemison: The first African American woman in space
Jemison has been an inspiration her entire life.

Marquette graduate Emery Lehman wins silver medal in men's team pursuit speedskating race in Milan
This is Lehman's fourth Olympic Games and his second Olympic medal.

Only a handful of voters take to polls for February primary election
Not everyone will vote today. Here’s how you can find out if you do.

Boyfriend charged with homicide after Marinette woman found dead
Gabriella Cartagena went missing on Feb. 4 and was last seen leaving home for an errand with her boyfriend, Robert Chilcote.

From property tax relief to school funding, here are 3 things Gov. Tony Evers is likely to talk about during his final State of the State address
You can expect to hear the governor discuss the need to address the cost of living, which remains a top priority for him in 2026.

Port Washington data center opposers file petition to recall city's mayor
Organizers claim Mayor Ted Neitzke has not done enough to keep the community properly informed of the data center being built in the city.

African American environmental pioneers recognized during Black History Month
The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards was held Monday, Feb. 16.

World News

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime of lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.

Met making 'initial inquiries' into claims about Andrew protection officers
It comes after claims emerged that protection officers "turned a blind eye" during visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island.

Uefa investigates alleged racist abuse against Real Madrid player during Benfica match
Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'
Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.

Driver guilty over fatal smart motorway crash
Barry O'Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4.

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

'The shot of her life': Staggering win over US keeps GB curling semi-final hopes alive
Team GB's slim Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are still alive after both the men's and women's rink edge out the United States in Cortina.

Watch: Lindsey Vonn shares her journey home after Olympics crash
The US skier was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career in 2026.

USA's Shiffrin wins slalom gold in emphatic style
American star Mikaela Shiffrin cemented her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she won Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.

Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.

How a fatal crash happened on a smart motorway
Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

All I could think about was death: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.

Rescuers search for nine missing skiers after California avalanche
Forecasters warn that heavy snowfall is likely to continue in the area over the next few days, making rescue efforts more difficult.

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left
Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public
Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period.

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics
Ukraine officials will "not be present at the opening ceremony" or "take part in any other official Paralympic events" at next month's Winter Games following the inclusion of Russia and Belarus.

Palestine Action activists to face retrial
Deanna Heer KC says a retrial will be pursued on all charges which did not end in verdicts.

Flooding may worsen as unsettled weather expected to last for at least another month
With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.

Otter cubs rescued after sheltering in car engine
The tired and cold cubs were taken in for the night by Karen Watson, who kept them in a cardboard box in her bathtub.

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Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.

Why did US Attorney General lose her temper during Epstein Files questioning?
And did Barack Obama accidentally confirm the existence of aliens?

'Defamation campaign' against Prestianni - Benfica
Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.