Local Wisconsin News

Your forecast focus: Saturday's snow
A weekend winter storm slows down holiday travelers.

Winter storm impacts post-Thanksgiving travel in Wisconsin
Snow moves through the Badger State Saturday through early Sunday.

How to keep your pets safe during cold spells
If you’re too cold to go outside, so is your pet.

Shoppers take advantage of Black Friday deals at the Corners of Brookfield ahead of winter storm
The National Retail Federation estimated a record-setting 187 million people will shop between now and Cyber Monday.

Wisconsinites prep for looming weekend winter storm
Dane County leaders gathered Friday afternoon to share how they’ll be tackling a significant snowfall expected to last 24 hours.

Some small businesses optimistic amid uncertain forecast
The National Retail Federation estimated a record-setting 187 million people will shop between now and Cyber Monday.

Check road conditions around Wisconsin
Plus get WisDOT's winter driving tips.

3 children killed in Kenosha apartment building fire on Thanksgiving
Police said they responded Nov. 27 after 10 p.m. to a multi-family apartment building that was on fire.

Dontayvion Wicks and Christian Watson help Packers' Jordan Love withstand absence of other receivers
“You’ve got to come in and win these games and try to control your own destiny by winning out,” Love said.

Where you can find a warming center in Wisconsin amid cold temperatures
Recreation centers, libraries and churches are commonly used as warming stations during the day.

How to be prepared for a winter storm
Between snow and blowing winds, some Wisconsinites may see dangerous travel conditions and power outages.

Examining the history of Black Friday
Despite a shift toward online shopping, Walden University said Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Have a mountain of leftovers after Thanksgiving? Here's how to store, eat them safely
Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, so mark Monday off on your calendar as the last day to gobble up all the goods.

Winter storm will impact your weekend plans
Snow looks to move through late Friday night through early Sunday.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, holiday concerts, Cirque Du Soleil
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Double D's Sports Pub and Eatery opens doors on Thanksgiving to offer meal and watch Packers game
Logan Michalak runs the Double D’s Sports Pub and Eatery with his mother, Amy.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers beat Lions at their own game
The Packers are 8-3-1 with the Bears coming to Lambeau Field a week from Sunday. This is getting good.

Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions
The Packers swept the season series to earn a potential tiebreaker in the NFC North.

Madison churches hold community Thanksgiving dinners
Hundreds of people came together to enjoy food and fellowship for the holiday.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan
The parade featured dozens of balloons, floats, clown groups and marching bands.

World News

Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".

Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat'
US President Donald Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety".

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?
A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt' against activists
Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled.

Flooding in southern Asia leaves 600 dead
The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
He was an award-winning playwright whose works delighted generations.

We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one
We visited festive markets in the UK and Germany to check which come closest to the real deal.

Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein
The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction.

Text scammers make tens of thousands a month - and spend it on designer shoes and bags
The tactics and spoils of smishing - scam texts that trick people into disclosing data - are revealed.

No, your favourite influencer hasn't got a dozen dachshund dogs. It's just AI
There’s a new social media trend taking over - influencers are using AI to add animals to their photos.

Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.

Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations
Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.

Piastri cuts Norris' title lead with Qatar GP sprint race win
Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa
Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.

At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum
Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity.

Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

Ten-year-old British chess prodigy dazzles at women's event
Bodhana Sivanandan wins the UK Women’s Blitz Championship, putting her in the top 50 women in the world in the category.

'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'
How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.

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The Week: Send Funding, Workers Rights And A Big Drop In Legal Migration
How to pay for Send funding 'blackhole'?

Shein: How the fast fashion disruptor ran into real world problems
The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public

The Brontë sisters' extraordinary battle for recognition
The story of the Bronte sisters, who overcame a life of hardship to become great writers.

Man City 'bend rules' to deny Leeds - Farke
Daniel Farke says Manchester City were able to "bend the rules" to deny his Leeds team a precious Premier League point on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.

A 'waste of England's time' - what did Wiegman learn from Lionesses' stroll?
England fans could not have hoped for a more entertaining evening at Wembley Stadium - but with Sarina Wiegman resisting the urge to be more experimental, how much did she actually learn from it?

Title hopeful Norris beaten to Qatar pole by rival Piastri
Oscar Piastri pips McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix.