Local Wisconsin News

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.

Brewers sign veteran catcher Reese McGuire to minor league deal with camp invitation
McGuire, who turns 31 on March 2, batted .226 with a .245 on-base percentage, nine homers and 24 RBIs in 44 games for the Chicago Cubs last season.

Sheboygan mayor travels to Washington, DC for annual winter gathering of local leaders
Sorenson was just 27 when he was elected mayor of Sheboygan, which is about 60 miles north of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan.

Demand for organ donors high in Wisconsin
Wisconsin faces an urgent organ shortage, with over 1,500 residents currently on transplant waiting lists.

Esquire Club closes following death of longtime owner
Madison's oldest supper club is shutting down after John Kavanaugh III died suddenly on Jan. 13, at age 76.

Sunshine and cold take us to the end of the work week
Wind chills warm slightly in the coming days.

Unconventional warming spaces help fill a need in Brown County during cold stretch
Two northeast Wisconsin organizations are offering unconventional warming spaces to those with no place to go.

Polaris to close plant in Osceola, affecting over 200 workers
The move comes after Polaris’ decision to sell Indian Motorcycles to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm based in Los Angeles.

Wisconsin Badgers unveil their 2026 season schedule
They'll open the season in a neutral-site game against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6.

DeForest Village Board will recommend rejecting QTS data center project
In a statement, village staff said the QTS Data Centers proposal is “not feasible in DeForest.”

Sheboygan County housing development being built for families dealing with dementia
There will be 124 manufactured homes in the community. Some will be ready for move-in this summer.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany gets President Trump’s endorsement
Tiffany will face Josh Schoemann in the partisan primary election, which is in August.

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

'I called CPS': Man speaks out after former friend charged with felony child neglect
Anthony Bodway said he called CPS at least a month before the girl was removed from the Oneida trailer home.

The first impactful winter storm of the year
From New Mexico to Maine, millions experienced severe winter weather from feet of snow to dangerous ice. This storm even spawned five tornadoes.

Wisconsin GOP Congressman calls shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents 'murder'
Rep. Glenn Grothman said DHS is "going to have to do a better job of educating their people."

Mount Pleasant village board approves Microsoft data center expansion
The village board unanimously approved a proposal Monday night from Microsoft to build 15 new data centers on two additional campuses.

Super Bowl LX executives John Schneider, Eliot Wolf share Green Bay background
Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider and New England Patriots Executive Vice President Eliot Wolf both grew up in the Green Bay area.

World News

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest
Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.

Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

Judi Dench and Stanley Tucci among stars at premiere of King's film
King Charles explains his philosophy of harmony in a film for Amazon Prime Video.

Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".

Millionaire GP behind asylum seeker hotels
A firm founded by a GP tried to evict 100 people from flats while planning to move asylum seekers in.

At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape
Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer
The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

When will it stop raining?
Some areas have seen three times their average rainfall. Is there an end in sight to the sogginess? Stav Danaos has the answers.

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone
The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

My dog's treatment cost £1,600 - vet bills are shocking
The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security
The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

Will anyone deny Sabalenka at Australian Open?
Aryna Sabalenka is two wins away from continuing her reign of dominance with a third Australian Open title in four years. Will anyone stop her?

I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says
The first woman to lead the Church of England in its history is officially confirmed at St Paul's Cathedral.

Holiday let tax changes 'could wipe out tourism in Wales'
Controversial tax rules for people running holiday lets are like a "disease" that risks forcing them out

Watch: Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas
Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

Passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike
The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.

Kaba family 'devastated' as misconduct case paused
The IOPC pauses misconduct proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba, upsetting his family.

Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report
A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%.

Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet
The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".

Top private school 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse
Children at ex-prime minister Tony Blair's former school, Fettes College in Edinburgh, were abused by both teachers and other pupils over decades.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Watch Benfica keeper score stoppage-time goal against Real Madrid
Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores in the 98th minute to give Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid - a goal which also secured Jose Mourinho's side a place in the last 16 play-offs of the Champions League on goal difference.