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Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
He becomes the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.

Frigid again Sunday
Expect sub-zero wind chills through the end of the weekend.

$20K mannequin light show turns Beaver Dam into holiday hit
The project by James Drzonek began back in July and became even larger than expected.

Shelters prepare for busy weekend as brutal cold arrives
Organization leaders said donations can be a matter of life or death.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Muskego Police believes Bass Bay Brewhouse a 'total loss' after fire
When crews arrived at the scene Friday morning, they were met with heavy smoke and flames that were “rapidly spreading throughout the structure.”

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases be first heard by the three-judge panel over objections from Republicans.

Here’s what to expect when Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial starts on Monday
When jurors arrive at the federal courthouse, one of the first things they will hear is the opening statements from both legal teams.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
The judge on Tuesday refused to step aside in the case of Trump’s former campaign attorney and two others.

Blast of Arctic air ahead for this weekend
Dangerously low wind chills are likely through Sunday morning.

No charges for officer who shot, killed person in Fort Atkinson
Footage shows the suspect aimed a rifle at police.

'Dust Bunny': A family film but with an R rating
“Dust Bunny” opens this weekend in theaters.

‘Rosemead’: Based on true story about a family pushed to the edge
The film was inspired by a true story as told by Frank Shyong for the LA Times.

The earliest sunset isn't on the winter solstice
The shortest day of the year does not correlate to the earliest sunset of the year.

West Allis father charged in the beating death of 4-year-old son pleads not guilty
Cruz faces six felonies relating to an Oct. 18 incident, when authorities attempted to save his son after a beating that he allegedly gave.

How to cope with grief, stress during the holidays
The holidays can be a time of joy, but for others, it could come with sadness.

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe over the holidays
The weather outside is frightful, but there’s no need to frighten your pets this holiday season.

Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

First responders advise Wisconsinites to be prepared as extreme cold arrives
From heater fires to slip injuries, here are some common dangers to be aware of with extreme cold.

Wisconsin hires Eric Mateos as offensive line coach and doesn't renew AJ Blazek's contract
Mateos had coached Arkansas’ offensive line the last two seasons.

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All police forces to get specialist sexual offence teams, Mahmood pledges
It is part of a long-delayed plan aimed at halving violence against women and girls within a decade.

Manhunt continues after two killed in shooting at Brown University
The gunman is at large after opening fire in a building where exams were taking place at the campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good
Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.

Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

Equality boss expects people to 'follow the rules' over single-sex spaces
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights".

'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

King sends post box to Antarctic research staff
The King sends a new post box to the remote station, where actual letters are seen as a "real lift".

Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
Local media says one of the suspects is an imam at a mosque, and police allege he "called for a vehicle attack".

Watch: John Cena takes his final bow, after last ever WWE fight
The actor and wrestler brought the curtain down on a 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling's biggest stars.

We asked Mormons what they really think about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Britain tell BBC News about their lives, after the Disney+ show was laced with scandal.

First it was K-pop, now it's K-food. Here's how to bring Korean cooking into your kitchen
Why jars of kimchi and bottles of gochujang are turning Korean food into a UK staple.

He created Grand Theft Auto. Now he's back with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind
A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.

Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister
As they celebrate a historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band.

Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.

From bland to bold - how these women are ditching beige to spark joy
From kitsch mirrors to neon pink walls, a pop of colour could brighten up your winter.

2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild
Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring?

Police release CCTV footage of Brown University shooting suspect
Two people were killed after a gunman attacked students at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Papers: 'Burnham coup plot' and Tories vow to 'ditch ban on petrol cars'
Labour Mayor Andy Burnham's ambition to return to Parliament and a Tory pledge to scrap a 2030 ban on petrol cars lead the papers.

He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia
As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.

The woman who doodles Xmas scenes on windows
Debbie Carr has painted about 20 windows in Dudleston Heath this Christmas.

One-eyed flightless parrot gets new adapted home
Monica's new home at Hoo Zoo in Telford was adapted for her after she lost an eye.

DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations
Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes.

'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

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​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate
Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

No batting changes for vital Ashes Test - McCullum
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England are unlikely to make changes to their batting line-up for the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Goodbye - but only for now? Salah signs off as questions remain
Mohamed Salah's return to the Liverpool side shows boss Arne Slot is prepared to move on - but questions still remain.