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The new week starts with blustery winds and harsh cold
Wind chills drop to hazardous levels well below zero.

College Football Playoff National Championship Forecast
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In Focus: Leaders reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
State Sen. Dora Drake, a Democrat from Milwaukee, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss her role serving as part of Wisconsin's Legislative Black Caucus.

In Focus: Leaders reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
We reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and how leaders in the Badger State are looking to his philosophy as a mission in 2026.

In Focus: Asst. superintendent teaches young people about Dr. King's legacy
Coleman will serve as the keynote speaker at this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in the Fox Cities.

In Focus: Organization shares how they use Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy to achieve mission
Tynnetta Jackson is Chair of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice.

Port Washington Lighthouse shines after restoration project
The $2.6 million project fixed lighthouse windows, foundation cracks and removed lead paint.

Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says
LaFleur’s future was in doubt after Packers' wild-card loss to the Bears.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers opt for stability with LaFleur
There are many that thought LaFleur should be shown the door after that playoff collapse against the Bears.

Meriter NICU training levels up with VR to save the tiniest lives
UW Health Kids at Meriter launched advanced NICU simulations using both physical and virtual reality training.

NAMI Southeast Wisconsin reflects on HHS reversal of funding cuts
It wasn’t until Thursday morning that roughly 2,000 grant recipients got confirmation the grant terminations were rescinded.

Heating homes and businesses ahead of cold snap
The cold snap begins Friday evening, and will likely last through Monday night.

Economic impact of county fairs in Wisconsin
County fairs in Wisconsin had a $1.5 billion economic influence in 2025.

Enrollment in ACA health coverage drops in Wisconsin
Open enrollment for 2026 ended Thursday.

New estimates show Wisconsin’s budget surplus near $2.5B
The latest numbers from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) show a nearly $1.5 billion improvement.

Gov. Tony Evers signs executive order to continue alleviating Wisconsin energy shortage
The order will extend certain state and federal hours of service, along with increasing state weight limit restrictions on roads.

'It's always been a struggle': Rural hospitals get financial boost from federal government
Critics say the funding won't be enough to make up for the losses rural hospitals will suffer due to Medicaid cuts.

Reported Wisconsin human trafficking cases in 2024 near decade-long low
The National Human Trafficking Hotline received 277 human trafficking reports in Wisconsin in 2024.

Wisconsin DHS reports increase of 988 contacts
DHS said while it’s not possible to attribute a specific reason for the increase in calls, it pointed to a handful of possible correlations.

A preview of building projects in the Madison Metropolitan School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District published renderings for four schools.

World News

'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.

Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat
The conversation follows the US president vowing a 10% levy on the UK and others opposing his annexation of the Danish territory.

Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment after backlash
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.

Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car
Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.

More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s
The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.

Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach
The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.

I want to show what Africa is - YouTube star IShowSpeed brings joy and tears on tour
"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland
Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war.

Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island
Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.

I left my toxic mums' group because I'd had enough of being judged
Women describe experiences dealing with ostracisation and toxic behaviour from other mothers.

Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different
This is the Duke of Sussex's third major court battle accusing newspaper groups of unlawful behaviour.

Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as deadly wildfires menace cities
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.

Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat
The conversation follows the US president vowing a 10% levy on the UK and others opposing his annexation of the Danish territory.

Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire
Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.

Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.

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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.

The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

Senegal walk off pitch in Afcon final over controversial penalty
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw ecourages his team off the pitch after hosts Morocco are awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now'
This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'Abandoned' or 'business' - was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners?
Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked?

Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa
Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.