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Milwaukee preps for potential new ICE facility on city’s Northwest Side
The space would be more than 10,000 square feet.

Daddy-daughter hair styling class in Appleton goes viral
Daddy-Daughter Hair Styling Class in Appleton Goes Viral

Meijer recalls distilled water for floating black substance
The recalled water was sold in Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Janesville woman shares how GLP-1 medication helped her lose weight
There's now a needle-free option. Wegovy weight loss pill from drugmaker Novo Nordisk was cleared by the FDA and is available for use.

Friends of Parks groups fill a gap in support for Milwaukee public parks, trails and more
As the cost to maintain all properties has been steadily increasing with declining funding, grassroots groups play a key role.

You'll want to bundle up this weekend
Temperatures dip back well below average.

Allow extra time for your Friday morning commute
Slippery and snow-covered roadways likely early Friday morning.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Free fishing weekend, Beer & Cheese Fest, MLK Day celebration
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Iranian American sees avenue for hope, despite ongoing deadly Iranian protests
For Ali Soltani, seeing his country in turmoil is unfortunately nothing new.

1 year later: Milwaukee Public Schools' next steps in maintaining lead remediation
One year and tens of millions of dollars later, Milwaukee Public Schools is lead-free. How the district plans to keep it that way.

Democratic lawmakers call for more transparency at State Capitol
WisEye broadcasted hearings and floor sessions for the public to view. The network went offline at the beginning of the year due to a lack of funding.

‘A tip is a gift’: Wisconsin Assembly passes ‘no tax on tips’ with bipartisan support
The bill, which passed 61-33 on Thursday, now awaits approval from lawmakers in the state Senate.

Madison Police reviewing response to school shooting
Agency teams with two other groups for wide-ranging review.

Nora the polar bear welcomed at Henry Vilas Zoo
The zoo is paws-itively happy to have her in its care.

Your 2026 guide to Black History Month events around Wisconsin
From cultural showcases to community gatherings, here’s a look at some events happening around the state.

Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to flip majority control of the Legislature and retain the governor's seat this year.

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate raises 10 times more than conservative
The reports filed this week offer the first glimpse at one key measurement of how the race to be decided on April 7 is stacking up.

Proposals targeting immigration flood in following ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis
Democrats across the country are proposing state law changes to rein in federal immigration officers

Wisconsin recorded its highest-ever number of domestic violence deaths last year, prompting renewed legislative attention
Lawmakers took a closer look at what went wrong and whether the state was ready to learn from it.

I-41 project in northeast Wisconsin includes new bridge construction in 2026
Drivers will face another year of changing traffic patterns between Appleton and De Pere.

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Hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women.

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government
Reza Pahlavi, an opposition leader based in the US, called for "surgical" strikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

Wife killer who manipulated child jailed for life
Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.

Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

Body found in search for missing girl, 15
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UK
The former Conservative minister denies the move was about personal ambition, in an exclusive BBC interview.

Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.

Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

Weekly quiz: Which place has England’s worst potholes?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Was A$AP Rocky's comeback album worth the eight-year wait?
The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans
The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert
McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children's dance school.

Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Police defend spending £16k on private jet to extradite influencer HSTikkyTokky
Surrey Police says all other options had been considered and were "unfortunately not viable".

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

Sara Sharif inquest will not take place until 2027
Senior coroner for Surrey, Richard Travers, sets a date of 5 April, 2027, at a pre-inquest review.

Court throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return scheme
Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

'What are you showing our children?': Bereaved parents take on TikTok
Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.

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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.

The Jan 6th Capitol riots five years on… Why America is still divided
Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

Man City agree £20m deal to sign Palace captain Guehi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January for £20m.

Palace manager Glasner to leave at end of season
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Wu demolishes Xiao to reach last four of Masters
Wu Yize produces a devastating exhibition of potting to thrash an out-of-sorts Xiao Guodong 6-0 as he progresses into the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

Former Man Utd players' comments 'irrelevant' - Carrick
Michael Carrick brands the noise generated around Manchester United by former players "irrelevant" and says Roy Keane's personal comments did not bother him.

Faldo returns home after open-heart surgery
Sir Nick Faldo is returning home after having "successful" open-heart surgery, the six-time major winner's team says on social media.

Fear & Gibson in contention for GB's first European gold since Torvill & Dean
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are in contention for Great Britain's first gold medal at the European Figure Skating Championships in 32 years.