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Beloit affordable housing project moving forward
A four-story, 55-unit affordable apartment building is set to take over the former site of the YMCA on Riverside Drive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Taylor Swift sing-along, grown-up book fair, ice festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

'Stop the insanity': City alderman asks WisDOT to reconsider 27th Street closure
More long-term road closures will go into effect Monday as part of the Interstate-94 East-West Project.

Businesses weigh closing during 'National Shutdown'
Organizers called for people not to attend school or work, and not to shop or spend money.

Mequon woman advocates for better memory care regulations after father had improper care
While facilities advertise memory care services, there’s no standardized framework to ensure staff are trained in dementia-specific care.

GOP bill would eliminate concealed carry permits in Wisconsin
Wisconsin would join 29 other states in the U.S. in allowing constitutional carry of firearms.

Still frozen with lake effect snow in spots on Friday
Areas near Lake Michigan may see some flakes flying for the morning commute.

Wisconsin DNR investigating potential fish kill in Silver Lake
The DNR got a call on Monday from a fisherman on the lake, saying he wasn’t seeing any fish on his electronics and his minnows were turning up dead.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to face off in March debate ahead of general election
Appeals Court Judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor are the two candidates vying for a spot on the court.

State lawmakers re-introduce African American History Education Act
The proposal would require that African American history be taught in all K-12 Wisconsin schools.

How to keep your pets safe during cold spells
If you’re too cold to go outside, so is your pet.

Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold
American speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport.

Blackwell scores 23, including Wisconsin's final 7 points, and Badgers rally past Minnesota 67-63
Wisconsin trailed by 18 points at halftime against a Golden Gophers team missing leading scorer Cade Tyson.

Wisconsin small businesses say they're in good shape at start of 2026
Jasper Guitar Co. in Green Bay said it looks at this year as a potential “breakout.”

Seasonal temperatures return for the first day of February
Highs return back to the 20s.

'It's vitally important': Wisconsin organizations prepare to count state's unsheltered population
The biannual count helps determine funding for homeless services across the country.

Health officials provide update on positive measles case in Waukesha Co.
The City of Waukesha confirmed that 11 of the 54 people in quarantine work for the city’s Cool School Recreation Program.

Senate moves forward with legislation to strengthen student safety
Lawmakers heard public feedback on Wednesday about proposals that deal with sexual misconduct and grooming.

Green Bay men's basketball team rising this season
The Green Bay men's basketball team is enjoying a bounce-back season. Last season, they were just 4-28.

Josh Schoemann ends bid for Wisconsin governor after Tom Tiffany gets Trump's approval
It comes less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump endorsed his opponent, Congressman Tom Tiffany.

World News

China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions "no longer apply" to six current parliamentarians.

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Secret filming catches locksmith charging 10 times their original quote
A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.

'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's documentary
US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

Alcaraz beats Zverev in epic to reach Australian Open final for first time
A cramping Carlos Alcaraz draws on every physical and mental reserve to beat Alexander Zverev in a five-set epic and reach the Australian Open final.

'I get nightmares': Child tells BBC of botched surgery by disgraced GOSH surgeon
12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.

Maya Jama and Ruben Dias' Cheshire home targeted by burglars
Jama was in South Africa filming Love Island and Dias was watching his team Manchester City play.

Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

BBC visits run-down Venezuela oil towns hoping for US-funded revival
Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.

Why Iran's response to a US attack could be different this time
Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.

Weekly quiz: Which record is Harry Styles set to break?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Inside warehouse holding lost world of treasures found on HS2 route
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Syria's Kurds sense US betrayal as government forces push them back
The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.

A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now
William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.

Queen Camilla among guests at memorial for author Jilly Cooper
Dame Jilly Cooper, known for best-selling novels including Rivals and Riders, died after a fall in October.

Two officers to face court martial over handling of Jaysley Beck sexual assault case
Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at her barracks at Larkhill camp in Wiltshire in 2021. She had complained she had been sexually assaulted.

Welsh horror film shot in England due to smoking ban
The film is a horror involving mythical Welsh fairies, with both main characters chain smokers.

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.

Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week, says Trump
The Kremlin said it had received a request from the US president to halt strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, but declined to comment further.

Fire halts West Coast Main Line trains from Euston
There is major disruption on all rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction.

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Why does Keir Starmer's visit matter to China?
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.

Can Trump 'de-escalate' Minneapolis tensions after Alex Pretti killing?
And the president blames Democrat Ihan Omar after she was attacked

Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission.

Newcastle face Qarabag & Real meet Benfica in play-offs
Benfica will face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs just three weeks after their dramatic league phase encounter.

Cramping Alcaraz beats Zverev in epic to reach final
A cramping Carlos Alcaraz draws on every physical and mental reserve to beat Alexander Zverev in a five-set epic and reach the Australian Open final.

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?
BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.

Alcaraz beats Zverev in Australian Open classic
Carlos Alcaraz comes back from the brink of defeat to beat Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final.

Record-breaking World Cup, so why no title sponsor for domestic league?
BBC Sport's Sara Orchard explains why Premiership Women's Rugby remains without a title sponsor.