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Temperatures continue their climb
Highs get above freezing, with the 40s possible at times.

Disabled veteran helps others find motorsports and purpose
Green Bay-area resident Jon Winker co-founded the Resilience Racing Foundation in 2019.

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Lewis sent an email to the Post’s staff, saying that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.”

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks
Iran’s foreign minister threatened U.S. military bases in the region a day after indirect discussions in Oman.

USDA food safety tips ahead of the Super Bowl
Millions of Americans get food poisoning every year.

Education funding in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with lawmakers and an advocacy group about issues related to how education is funded in the state.

In Focus: Sen. LaTonya Johnson shares how lack of education funds affects MPS
This week on “In Focus,” we explore the issue of education funding in Wisconsin.

In Focus: City Forward Collective discusses challenges to the state’s school funding formula
City Forward Collective is an advocacy group that works to address inequity in education.

In Focus: Rep. Dean Kaufert shares how the current state budget impacts education funding
Kaufert breaks it down.

House Oversight Committee to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Monday as part of Epstein probe
Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said that Maxwell's lawyers have indicated she intends to invoke the Fifth Amendment.

Landlord-tenant issues are the top complaint by Wisconsinites in 2025
Wisconsinites filed more than 11,800 complaints with the state in 2025, up from the year before.

Mother-daughter team rescues lost sheep in Ozaukee County
People throughout Ozaukee County shared daily sightings and surveillance camera footage online.

Dangerously cold temperatures this weekend
The latest arctic front has pushed offshore of the Northeast, bringing dangerous wind chills.

Measles case confirmed in Walworth County via a traveler through Milwaukee Mitchell 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.

GOP legislation would create more than 100 criminal justice positions
One of Wisconsin's top judges says courthouses across the state face an 'untenable' situation.

Latino community expresses excitement for Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance
Yussef Morales is proudly wearing a "Benito Bowl" shirt at the Zocalo Food Park.

Wisconsin Conservation Congress helps to manage the state's natural resources
How input from citizens helps to shape natural resource policy in the Badger State.

3 things to watch in Super Bowl LX on Sunday
It has been well-documented that both teams have executives that worked in Green Bay.

MPD places moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology
It comes after a contentious Fire and Police Commission meeting held Thursday night.

Gutekunst, Packers prepare for free agency
Of course, the Packers have their own unrestricted free agents, including backup quarterback Malik Willis. He seems likely to leave so he can start.

World News

PM's chief aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson row
The adviser says he takes "full responsibility" for advising Sir Keir Starmer to make the peer US ambassador.

Why McSweeney's departure could prove perilous for the PM
Starmer's chief of staff departs at a time the PM is isolated and in potential peril.

Seahawks dominate Patriots to claim second Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

Bad Bunny piles on Puerto Rican patriotism at Super Bowl half-time show
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.

In the AI gold rush, tech firms are embracing 72-hour weeks
In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

'Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies
The high-velocity start to 2026 by the Trump administration has cemented Stephen Miller's position as one of its most powerful figures.

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.

Skier Vonn has surgery on leg fracture after crash in downhill
American skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.

Spanish train drivers to begin nationwide strike after fatal crashes
Striking drivers are demanding increased investment and maintenance, and the hiring of more staff.

Universities told to report foreign interference on campus to MI5
Ministers say UK universities have become a "prime target for foreign states and hostile actors".

Christchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea
Brenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence after murdering 51 people in the March 2019 attack on two mosques in New Zealand.

'Cold' coach back at Olympics after Valieva scandal
When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's behaviour towards her pupils was branded "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it was hard to see her returning - but she is back for Milan-Cortina 2026.

GB snowboard star Brookes into big air final
Snowboarding sensation Mia Brookes - one of GB's most exciting medal prospects at the Winter Olympics - shrugs off an early hiccup to reach the big air final.

GB's Brookes & Muir target medals, plus curling semi-final - Monday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

The political strategist who became Starmer's right-hand man
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist.

The Papers: 'PM's aide quits' and 'How long can Starmer cling on?'
Morgan McSweeney's resignation and the subsequent political fallout dominate Monday's front pages.

The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

Luxury travel takes off as plane makers chase Asia's super-rich
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.

Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.

Four charged with murder of 17-year-old
They are due to appear at Newport Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Hiker 'lucky to be alive' after 30ft fall where others have died
Suzie Dyer was seriously injured when she fell down a sheer drop in Waterfall Country, and says more should be done to improve safety.

France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA
Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.

Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest
Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information.

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The week: the King, the prime minister and the Epstein files
Continuing revelations from the Epstein Files create challenges for both the Royal Family and the 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

A timeless love story with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
In the run-up to WWII, a young couple's relationship falls foul of class prejudice.

'Killjoy' - did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right?
Manchester City's win at Liverpool ended in complete chaos - but did the referee and the VAR get Dominik Szoboszlai's red card right?

An almighty scare - but are England learning?
Why some subtle signs suggest, despite their scare against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, England might be learning under Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.

Vonn has surgery on leg fracture after crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.