Local Wisconsin News

Frigid and windy Sunday ahead with more snow for some
Brace for a cold and blustery end to the weekend.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in Manhattan
The official Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Dec. 3.

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
The new stadium will be built on the site of the RFK Stadium, where the team played for more than three decades.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will induct Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, the White Stripes
Artists from every decade, from the 1950s to the 2000s, will be honored as part of the 2025 class.

Self-driving tractor reflects decades of tech advancements on farms
Equipment manufacturers are working to produce products to help farmers with labor and efficiencies.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s renovated space aims to fuel future theater lovers, productions
The $80.1 million project began in May last year. 

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices and calls for investigation
Trump said he was taking the action to help ranchers, who were recently angered by his suggestion that the U.S. would buy Argentine beef.

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave to have bigger role after Tucker Kraft's injury
The Packers selected Musgrave in the second round before taking Kraft in the third round of the 2023 draft.

Uncertainty remains after FoodShare benefits restored for some in Wisconsin
On Thursday, a federal court directed the Trump Administration to stop withholding SNAP payments to states.

How high-voltage power lines needed to power data centers could impact some Wisconsin farmers
Michael Greif, with Midwest Environmental Advocates, said some farmers might not have a choice when it comes to the impact to their land.

Wisconsin families celebrate National Adoption Day
Close to 100,000 kids in the U.S. are adopted every year, according to National Council for Adoption.

Deep-sea mining risks disrupting the marine food web, study warns
The researchers studied an area of the Pacific at a depth of 1,500 meters where the discharge of mining waste could affect the food web.

Before you board: What to expect in Wisconsin with flight reductions in place across the country 
None of Wisconsin’s airports are on the list of 40 with direct impacts across the country.

Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low and close to the lowest point ever recorded by the University of Michigan.

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service warn customers about utility scams
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are urging people to be aware of utility scams after customers lost thousands to scammers.

Study: Number of educators with emergency licenses continues to rise in Wisconsin
A growing number of teachers in Wisconsin hold emergency licenses, reflecting a greater need for staff and a shift toward different paths to teaching.

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, including seven with the Mets from 1983-90.

'Come From Away' breaks sales records ahead of opening night
"Come From Away" broke Milwaukee Repertory Theater's sales record ahead of opening night, with $1,289,133 in ticket sales.

Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4.

How Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty became stars of college football Saturdays
Pep bands and fight songs still have their place, but now fans of some of the most prominent college football programs have embraced stadium anthems.

World News

Experts say flu season could be worst for a decade
The NHS has now issued a "flu jab SOS" as fears grow that this will add up to a brutal winter.

Prince George joins Kate, King and Queen at Festival of Remembrance
The royals attended the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

'Great bloke': Clarkson and May lead tributes to ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson
The presenter and campaigner, who has died aged 68, was described by his family as a "true national treasure".

Inquiry to review rising levels of youth inactivity
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.

Storm declared 'super typhoon' as it hits Philippines
Typhoon Fung Wong is already bringing "life threatening conditions" to one eastern island, with widespread disruption expected later.

Women are hiding their boyfriends online and there's more than one reason why
Many women seem reluctant to hard-launch their relationship on social media - but what's behind that?

UK to announce asylum system shake-up as it considers Denmark model
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.

Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key
You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?

How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity
We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far - and what they tell us about the year that’s been.

One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq
Tens of thousands of UK and Commonwealth soldiers died in Iraq in the two World Wars.

Chatbots encouraged our sons to kill themselves, mothers say
In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.

The Papers: 'Victory for our heroes' and 'Davina: Lorraine saved me'
A red poppy features on every front page, with a number of the papers running special editions for Remembrance Sunday

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Birmingham
A woman in her 30s was stabbed in the neck outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday.

Bend It Like Beckham director has a sequel - and a spin on a Christmas classic
The director on pressure to get her sequel right, while also working on a reimagining of A Christmas Carol.

Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing
Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media.

Syria's Sharaa arrives in US for Trump talks after sanctions lifted
The Syrian leader will meet the US President at the White House on Monday for security talks.

Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024
Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.

US authorities ground cargo plane model after Kentucky air disaster
Three firms told to stop operating MD-11 and MD-11F planes until safety checks are carried out.

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The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

Advertising boards & chaos - how Sunderland stopped Arsenal machine
Sunderland halt Arsenal's winning run to give hope to the Premier League chasing pack, with the way they stifled the leaders catching the eye.

Arundell pace and quality bench power England home
Like last week against Australia, England's star bench, led by Henry Arundell, proves the difference against Fiji in the final quarter.

'Scotland looked immortality in the eye and said not today'
Tom English reflects on Scotland's "exhilarating and infuriating" display in the 25-17 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield.

Verstappen can 'forget about' winning world title
Max Verstappen says he can "forget about" winning the world championship after a chastening Saturday at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

'Work hard' - is Maresca's message bringing back peak Garnacho?
Alejandro Garnacho was exiled at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim but two goals and two assists in four games highlight his improving form at Chelsea.

Drab to dramatic - but questions for Spurs & Man Utd after 'strange' draw
A dramatic - or drab - Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.

Watched by 132,418 fans - but will Rugby League Ashes stay?
England's Rugby League Ashes experience ended in a 3-0 series defeat - but is that proof they need more games against Australia? And will they get them?

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