Local Wisconsin News

Here are the Wisconsin-associated athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Here's who is competing and when you can see them on the world stage.

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

11 construction workers near Epic campus treated for possible carbon monoxide poisoning
In a statement Wednesday, construction company JP Cullen said everyone was treated and released.

Online learning program allows inmates to earn certificate
Cornell University is the ivy league school behind eCornell.

Dozens of Milwaukee residents share opposition for facial recognition technology
FRT is powered by artificial intelligence. It analyzes facial features from digital images, videos and real-time security footage.

'Super' weekend to kick off February
Temperatures will drop Saturday, but will quickly rise Sunday.

Switching out the snow for sunshine
Although we started Friday with snow, we'll end it sunny.

'A little bit of the southern comfort': Flavors of the South find a home in Wisconsin at Wilder's Bistro
Chef Terrance Wilder said many of the dishes pay homage to Mississippi, where his grandparents are from.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Mitten Fest, Broadway show, hot air ballooning
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner urges residents and businesses to add flood insurance to their policies
Monday, Feb. 9, marks six months since the devastating Wisconsin floods.

What are 287(g) agreements? Wisconsin sheriff's departments strengthen cooperation with ICE
The agreements give local law enforcement the power to identify, process and detain undocumented individuals.

The Bucks' new president on Giannis, the future and family
Josh Glessing, a Wisconsin native, succeeds Peter Feigin.

State lawmakers differ over data center regulations
Discussions continue in the State Capitol on the best ways to regulate the growing number of data centers in Wisconsin.

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
All eyes have been on Antetokounmpo after a wild week of rumors to trade the two-time All-Star away from Milwaukee.

Despite supporting the Second Amendment, Wisconsin Republicans question whether Alex Pretti should have been carrying his gun
One lawyer said, "You're either a second amendment person, or you're not."

New Rockwell Automation manufacturing site will be built in New Berlin
The company had previously announced the site in November of last year.

Police capture ‘serial defecator’ in park using drone, trail cameras
Trail cameras established a pattern of the 46-year-old woman defecating in the park during the early morning.

16-year-old boy killed, 2 other teens injured in Kenosha shooting
Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old boy, have been arrested in the incident.

Landlord-tenant issues top Wisconsin consumer complaints for fourth year in a row
DATCP said it responded to 2,620 complaints in this category and the hotline received 5,220 phone calls.

Dane County airport sets passenger record in 2025, exceeding pre-pandemic levels for first time
Nearly 2.5 million passengers went through the airport, exceeding the previous record in 2019 by almost 100,000.

World News

BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.

Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues
As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains.

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

Your simple guide to the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.

Sir Elton calls press intrusion into his baby son 'truly sickening'
The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.

Graham Norton joins star cast of Taylor Swift's new video
The video for Opalite was inspired by Norton's chat show, after Swift appeared on the sofa last year.

Iranian foreign minister says US talks in Oman a 'good beginning'
Abbas Aragchi says there will be consultations, after hours of talks end in Muscat, which both sides entered with significantly different positions.

Mariah Carey and more curling - guide to Friday's action
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Spanish skater given Minions music permission
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.

Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city?
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

Masculinity and vulnerability aren't exclusive, says Bafta-nominated director
Film-maker Akinola Davies Jr says he wanted to explore the depiction of father-son relationships.

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories?

Watch: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office
Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.

I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands
Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

The two-stage vetting process that saw Mandelson appointed as US ambassador
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

The household names that appear in the files
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family
Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

TV licence fee to rise by £5.50 to £180 from April
The cost of a TV licence currently increases in line with inflation each year until 2027.

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

Jeweller Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.

Man jailed for trying to rape woman on flight to Edinburgh
Nicola Cristiano repeatedly grabbed the woman by the hand and neck during a late evening flight last year.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

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.

Selfies with Snoop as GB curlers remain unbeaten
Team GB maintain their 100% record in the Winter Olympics mixed doubles with victories over Sweden and South Korea.