Local Wisconsin News

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.

Freight drivers face slowdowns amid winter storm, cold temps
Winter weather is part of the job for Wisconsin truck drivers and companies.

Brisk and breezy weather takes us into midweek
Sunny and chilly weather keeps rolling through Friday.

Former Sun Prairie principal Jennifer Ploeger charged with failing to report child abuse
According to the criminal complaint, Ploeger was mandated by law to report the child abuse cases she investigated in 2025.

Everyday Heroes: Neenah Brigade builds area youth into leaders
The Brigade tries to keep costs down for its members. They offer affordable programs for area youths in grades 5-12.

Janesville leaders delay decision on data center petition
The city council decided not to take it up again until Feb. 9.

Williams and Sproat believe they'll fit right in with Brewers after arriving in Peralta trade
The 5-foot-7 infielder/outfielder described the Brewers as “a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy — similar to me.”

'Enough is enough': Officials look to take action against negligent landlords
Nearly one dozen apartments have been shut down in Milwaukee due to unsafe conditions this winter.

'It's like I lost a brother': Friends remember Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti
Spencer Lent said he was shocked to learn of his childhood friend Alex Pretti’s death.

Wisconsin lawmakers still at odds over funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Last week, Assembly Republicans passed two bills that would support the state’s conservation effort through 2028.

First Wisconsin measles case of 2026 confirmed in Waukesha County
DHS said the case is tied to international travel.

Sun Prairie gears up for Groundhog Day, upcoming referendum
Mayor Steve Stocker spotlighted his part of the state with Spectrum News 1.

Bucks have no timetable on when Giannis Antetokounmpo might return from right calf strain
Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return.

Appleton mother creates app to help parents experiencing perinatal depression
According to Postpartum Support International, at least one in five women, and one in 10 men experience perinatal depression of some kind.

Cottage Grove mother advocates for caregiver rights
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving report that one in four American adults are caregivers.

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin accepts job with Columbia University
Mnookin departs after spending about four years as chancellor at Wisconsin.

Photos: Memorial grows outside Preble High School for man killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
A federal immigration officer shot and killed Alex Pretti, who graduated from the Green Bay high school two decades ago.

World News

'I don't let bullies win': US congresswoman defiant after substance thrown at her
The Minnesota Democrat was uninjured and continued to speak at her event, after being sprayed with an unidentified liquid.

Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts as Storm Chandra disruption continues
A severe "danger to life" flood warning is issued for a residential park after the third named storm of the year.

EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee
The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.

'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown
Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

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.

Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike that killed five on passenger train
Drones targeted a packed train in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say.

Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts
About a million fans were vying for 150,000 concert tickets, which sold out in less than 40 minutes.

'What if I harm my family?': How intrusive thoughts led to my OCD diagnosis
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.

What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.

Republicans wrestle with immigration message after Minneapolis backlash
Some lawmakers are questioning the crackdown as public anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.

Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze
During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20-months in jail
Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes.

Neil Young offers Greenlanders free access to his archives
Young says he hopes the offer will "ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats" Greenlanders feel over Trump's threats to the territory.

Teacher uses 40-year-old law to withdraw from teaching religion
Javed Love is understood to be the first teacher in Northern Ireland in at least a decade to take the action.

Five prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal
New IPP sentences were scrapped in 2012, but remain in place for around 2,800 people.

Vulnerable people missing out on benefits because of online tool
Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.

Puffins struggle to survive as Storm Chandra sweeps country
The Scottish SPCA has urged people not to touch any puffins found on beaches and instead call the charity for advice.

'I think she'd be flattered' - Claudia Winkleman model appears on garden fence
The Traitors presenter becomes an artist's latest creation in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

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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

Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League
With the league phase of the Champions League almost over, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

'Lucky' Djokovic scrapes into semi-final against Sinner after Musetti injury
Novak Djokovic's bid for more tennis history is still alive as he scrapes into the Australian Open semi-finals as Lorenzo Musetti retires injured at two sets up.

Moeen lauds anti-racism steps as he joins Yorkshire
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali says there was "no doubt in my mind" about joining Yorkshire despite historical racism, as he abandons his retirement from county cricket.

Two fans in hospital as Chelsea urge caution after Naples 'incident'
Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.

France prop Atonio retires after 'cardiac event'
France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a "cardiac event".