Local Wisconsin News

Kenosha school leaders prepare to take action after gun-related incidents at Bradford High School this week
On Wednesday, police arrested a 16-year-old who brought with a loaded gun to school.

Competitive congressional race in Wisconsin heats up, as Democrats try to take back House
The race for Wisconsin’s third congressional district could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin
The bill looks to create a new autonomous driving safety board through WisDOT.

Turning heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day
How one small donation can help your local ecosystem and get your ex's thorn out of your side

Spring tease ahead this weekend
Expect afternoon highs in the 40s and low 50s.

Prolonged snow coverage leads to areas of snow mold
Thanks to big snowfall events this winter and weeks of prolonged snow cover, residents are discovering fungus on their lawns.

DNR warns of ice dangers heading into sturgeon spearing opener, as temps rise
Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend, meaning anglers need to be careful on frozen bodies of water

Last month was one of the warmest Januaries on record
The global mean temperature for January was above-average for the 50th straight year.

UW-Madison students now required to disclose vaccination status under new policy
It comes after a student tested positive for measles, leading to multiple exposures. UW clarified the policy doesn't require someone to be vaccinated.

Ascension Wisconsin physician works to make health care accessible
Dr. Chris Ford is an emergency medicine physician at Ascension Wisconsin. He also takes part in "Walk with a Doc” and “Black Men in White Coats."

Things to do around Wisconsin: Valentine's Day events, Broadway show, antique show
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin restaurants make tough choices as beef prices soar to record highs
In December 2022, the price for a pound was $4.76, and two months ago, the price increased to $6.52.

Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng powers Bucks past Oklahoma City, 110-93
Dieng had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocks.

Smitten spenders: Local stores optimistic about Valentine’s Day shopping
Valentine's spending is expected to reach $29 billion this year.

Catcher William Contreras, Brewers reach $9.4 million, 1-year deal just before arbitration hearing
This marks the second straight year in which the two-time All-Star has agreed to terms on a deal shortly before a potential arbitration hearing.

Left-hander José Quintana finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies
Quintana, who turned 37 last month, went 11-7 with a 3.96 ERA last year in 24 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Great weekend to spend outdoors
Temperatures continue to get even warmer.

'We have increased some pricing': Florists discuss tariff, weather impacts as Valentine's Day approaches
Valentine's Day costs are on the rise due to tariffs and weather affecting flower prices. Stores are seeing prices rise as much as 15%.

15-year-old Bradford High School student arrested with ammunition day after 16-year-old arrested with gun
The arrest comes the day after another 16-year-old student was arrested on Wednesday, for carrying a concealed gun inside the school.

Lawmakers divided on tax relief options for Wisconsinites
While it’s a priority for both parties, there are differing plans, and not just between Republicans and Democrats.

World News

How Weston handled pressure to win Olympic gold and GB's first medal
Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world, making history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina and securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Games.

Two jailed over plot to attack Jewish community
Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein planned to carry out an "Isis-inspired plot", a court hears.

Watch: How Andrew's BBC interview compares to what Epstein emails tell us now
Following the latest release of the Epstein files, claims made by the then Prince Andrew in 2019 are under fresh scrutiny.

'We are not protected' says Hebron mayor as Israel expands West Bank control
Palestinians say an Israeli power grab shuts them out of decisions on planning and development in West Bank.

Two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche
The Britons had been part of a group of five people accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d'Isère.

US politicians urge Mandelson to give evidence over Epstein
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.

The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers
Eileen Guo and Alysa Liu have been thrust into a debate that goes far beyond sports.

Boxers, dancers and weightlifters - the war dead pictured on banned Ukrainian slider's helmet
Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.

Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now
Three judges rule against the Home Office in a massive blow to the government, but say the ban must remain until a further hearing.

British couple held by Taliban describe 'culture shock' returning to UK
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were released by the Taliban in September after being detained for seven-and-a-half months.

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact
Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued for weekend
The weather will turn markedly colder, with a new front bringing in potentially more snow.

Surprise winner as Australia's Baff wins snowboard cross gold
Watch as Australia's Josie Baff wins gold in the women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles
Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.

Vomiting Musgrave battles heat & Norwegians to set new best
The 35-year-old Scot finished sixth in the 10km interval start freestyle to post Britain's best finish in a Winter Olympic cross-country skiing event.

Vonn needs more surgery but 'feels more like herself'
Lindsey Vonn says she is "finally feeling" more like herself but will require at least two more operations on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.

Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change
The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

Former hotel entertainer who plotted deadly gun attack
Walid Saadaoui, who used to arrange holiday dance shows and quizzes, plotted a mass killing spree.

BBC at memorial for Gen Z protesters after landmark election in Bangladesh
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina's former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.

Fancy a dip? The new places that could become official bathing spots
The government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.

Why I decided to start 'gentle parenting'
Kelly explains why she decided to try a different approach to parenting and the impact it has had on her child.

Weekly quiz: What was written on Bad Bunny's ball at the Super Bowl?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Bad Bunny shoots up UK charts after Super Bowl show
The Puerto Rican superstar has achieved a new career best in the UK albums and singles charts.

Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.

Jesy Nelson in tears as SMA petition hits 100,000 signatures
The milestone means the petition, to include SMA in post-birth baby checks for serious health conditions, will be debated in Parliament.

World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warns
"Our freedom is not guaranteed" in an era of big powers, the German chancellor tells Munich's security summit.

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
And an update from Tehran.

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

How Weston handled pressure to win Olympic gold and GB's first medal
Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world, making history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina and securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Games.