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Wisconsin hikers get out in nature to celebrate the New Year
The First Day Hike at Governor Dodge State Park had plenty of hikers, their families and pets exploring the 1.25 mile Lake View Trail.

Wisconsin State Patrol on the lookout for impaired drivers to kick off the New Year
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said last holiday season, there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Another bitter cold night ahead
Many places will start Friday below 0 degrees.

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 ” should stop.

Packers prepare for regular season finale in Minnesota
Former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, who played for Luke Fickell in college at Cincinnati, was signed to the Packers practice squad.

Calm weather & climbing temperatures start 2026
Temperatures will slowly rise over the weekend.

Packers claim Trevon Diggs 1 day after Cowboys waived the veteran cornerback
Diggs was waived by the Cowboys Tuesday.

Packers sign Ridder to practice squad and remain noncommittal on plans for regular-season finale
The Packers (9-6-1) are locked into the NFC’s No. 7 playoff seed for a third straight year by losing 41-24 to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.

'It just makes Plymouth': Cheesy New Year's Eve celebration a source of pride in Plymouth
The first New Year’s Eve cheese drop happened in 2007, using a styrofoam slice. Over the years, it has aged to perfection into an aluminum variety.

Tubing hill reopens at Winter Park Recreation Area in Kewaunee County for New Year's Eve
A moderate snow was falling in the late morning.

Kids celebrate New Year's Eve at Madison Children's Museum
It's the second year the Children's Museum has hosted a Baby New Year Party.

Ways to stay healthy during flu season
There is a lot of sickness going around Wisconsin, which follows a national trend.

Many places will start 2026 with subzero morning low temperatures
Ringing in the new year with a return of arctic air.

Assembly Minority Leader says closer numbers ‘yielded some wins’ this year
Democrats picked up 10 seats in the 2024 election, which helped narrow the gap with Republicans, who remain in control.

2025: Weather in Review
2025 made the record books for numerous impactful weather events.

Statewide options for free rides home on New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day
According to WisDOT, during last year’s holiday season there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Wisconsin day cares impacted by flu and other illnesses
The Learning Experience in Oak Creek serves about 60 students ranging in ages from 6-months-old to 12-years-old.

Drivers urged to 'pay attention' after expansion of 'Move Over Law'
Drivers are now required to move over for all disabled vehicles with hazard lights on.

Wisconsin receives more than $203 million for rural health care investments
DHS applied for $1B in funding from CMS, which would amount to $200M annually. Funding has yet to be announced for the next four years of the program.

Golf is a family affair for Steve Stricker's family and that includes wife Nicki
Steve Stricker has a foursome of golfers in his clan.

World News

'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno
One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.

Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026
The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

Chickenpox vaccines for young children offered on NHS for first time
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend
In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".

The Traitors returns - with a new 'secret traitor' twist
Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

Two charged after elderly man killed in hit-and-run
The man was hit in Gillingham on Monday and carried for an unspecified distance, Kent Police said.

Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

Dental practice 'gave ultimatum' after people queued for hours to register, patients claim
People say they were told they could not register unless they paid for hygienist appointments first.

China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller
It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

What we know so far about how the fire broke out
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.

Disbelief as tragedy hits ski resort on New Year's Day
BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.

Video shows fire spreading across bar ceiling
The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise
Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.

'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person'
Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist'
The fire at a Swiss ski resort bar which has killed dozens dominates Friday's front pages.

Liam Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job - with five other candidates touted
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard
Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.

EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding
Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Congestion charge for EV drivers comes into effect in London
Pure battery-powered EVs are no longer eligible for a 100% discount on the congestion charge.

'National treasure' Brighton pier put up for sale
Brighton Palace Pier is now on the market after warnings of "difficult" trading in previous years.

Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament
Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women were given the right to vote.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler
An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley