Local Wisconsin News

Early-season snow a welcome sign for some Wisconsin businesses
The state has seen a pair of less-than-stellar winters for snow lovers and businesses, but that's changed this year.

Commitee holds first meeting on potential train line connecting Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha
The passenger line could build upon an existing Metra connection from Chicago to Kenosha.

Preparing for snow Saturday night
Quiet during the daytime Saturday before snow returns overnight.

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The merger, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof.

'Grief comes from love': New Berlin mom registers nonprofit for grieving parents to march in Waukesha Christmas parade
Step-off for the parade is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7.

Yorkville officials plan to discuss proposal for backup data center in Monday meeting
The proposed backup site is at Kuiper Farm, just west of I-94 and north of the Highway 11 interchange in Racine County.

SBA's Red Tape Hotline 'quite literally saved Christmas' for one business owner
A bill to make the Red Tape Hotline permanent passed the House this week.

State Democrats pushing bill to process absentee ballots early
Democrats are looking to take the lead after Republicans backed away from the proposal last month.

Taking the temperature of consumers when it comes to cheese in Wisconsin
A new report looks at how cheese is evolving when it comes to broader shifts in food and wellness.

Neenah native selected as head coach for 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team
USA Hockey named John Wroblewski, current head coach to the U.S. Women’s National Team, to the position.

Wisconsin lawmakers look to help small businesses bounce back
Some small businesses said they are hoping for a do-over day, after Small Business Saturday was a bust last weekend due to winter weather.

Pitt and Wisconsin mutually agree to cancel 2026 matchup. They'll still face off at Dublin in 2027
The two teams were scheduled to face off at Wisconsin on Sept. 19. Wisconsin instead will host Eastern Michigan on that day.

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Authorities seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in state history in Manitowoc County
On Jan. 6, 2025, a joint drug investigation led authorities to collect 43.2 pounds of fentanyl that was disguised as prescription medication.

Evers, Office of Violence Prevention open up $10 million grant program
Evers created the Office of Violence Prevention at the start of 2025, allocating the federal funds to the program. Applications are open now.

New grocery store opens in Mineral Point after 3 years without one
Owners Kassi and Brian Blanchette opened Staple and Fancy on High Street in downtown Mineral Point in October.

Feeling like winter for the first weekend of December
Below average temperatures with a chance for snow.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Bears game Sunday
Not only will the Packers renew their rivalry with the Bears Sunday at Lambeau Field, but first place in the NFC North Division will be at stake.

Kenosha Fire Department stays ahead of the game with training on lithium-ion batteries
They are a unique type of battery that burns hotter. First responders are expanding their training to best handle these types of batteries.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Family Free Day at the zoo, hot cocoa crawl, 'A Wonderful Life'
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

World News

Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks
Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.

Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display.

'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.

Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

Russia bombards Ukraine as US says progress made in talks with Kyiv
President Zelensky says an attack on a rail hub near Kyiv was "meaningless from a military point of view".

Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.

Is your smartwatch controlling your life?
Millions of us strap them on our wrists 24/7, but they could be making us more stressed.

Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

McFly star to perform on Strictly for musicals week
There are just two weeks left in the contest, and things are heating up on the ballroom floor.

What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?
Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup
It took a while, but the World Cup draw is finally done and fans of England and Scotland can start to work out their path to glory.

Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events
The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

New law banning puppy smuggling welcomed by charities
But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.

England humiliated by 'second-string' Australia, says former captain Vaughan
England have been humiliated by Australia in the Ashes and are at risk of "psychological damage", says former captain Michael Vaughan.

Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming
The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.

Severe weather forces closure of storm-hit port terminal
Terminal 5 at Holyhead has been temporarily closed, but the port will maintain a “full sailing schedule”.

At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Seven celestial events to look for in the December night sky
December brings an array of night sky events including a mysterious interstellar comet, the Geminids meteor shower and winter solstice.

New Doctor Who spin off boasts big visuals and big stars
The five-part series, The War Between the Land and the Sea, follows Barclay, played by Russell Tovey, as he's hurled from obscurity to being humanity's ambassador when the Sea Devils rise to Earth's surface.

Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says
Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia - Kenyans want their sons back
Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

'I let loose' - artist paints every spare inch of her house
In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art.

Giant purple dinosaur caught fly-tipping on CCTV
The brightly coloured rogue raptor is spotted looking around before dumping rubbish in a street.

Controversial 30ft nude gladiator returns to town
Three years after he was banned by the council, the 30ft (9m) statue dubbed Golden Balls reappears.

How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy
When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.

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Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?