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Wisconsin lawmakers still at odds over funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Last week, Assembly Republicans passed two bills that would support the state’s conservation effort through 2028.

Chilly conditions keep rolling
Conditions get slightly warmer, yet wind chills remain below zero.

First Wisconsin measles case of 2026 confirmed in Waukesha County
DHS said the case is tied to international travel.

Sun Prairie gears up for Groundhog Day, upcoming referendum
Mayor Steve Stocker spotlighted his part of the state with Spectrum News 1.

Bucks have no timetable on when Giannis Antetokounmpo might return from right calf strain
Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return.

Appleton mother creates app to help parents experiencing perinatal depression
According to Postpartum Support International, at least one in five women, and one in 10 men experience perinatal depression of some kind.

Cottage Grove mother advocates for caregiver rights
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving report that one in four American adults are caregivers.

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin accepts job with Columbia University
Mnookin departs after spending about four years as chancellor at Wisconsin.

Photos: Memorial grows outside Preble High School for man killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
A federal immigration officer shot and killed Alex Pretti, who graduated from the Green Bay high school two decades ago.

Dealer association makes recruiting new auto techs top priority
Finding qualified mechanics can be a challenge for car dealers.

Reports: Packers hire former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as DC
Gannon was fired from his head coaching position after a third season with Arizona ended in a 3-14 record.

Two cities, one mission: A fire department merger has thrived over 20 years
Neenah-Menasha was one of the first big mergers in the state. Now, departments across the state are looking at it as a model.

Wisconsin mourns Green Bay high school graduate killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
Alex Pretti attended Preble High School in Green Bay and graduated in 2006.

How new whole milk law could impact Wisconsin farmers
President Donald Trump signed a law this month to allow schools to serve whole milk again.

Now Hiring: UW Health culinary workers help patients with specialized diets
UW Health is actively hiring in its culinary department across Dane County, which is a pathway to other careers.

'Mercy' unseats 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters
The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America.

Trades competition expands, opening more doors for youth in the field
This year, the competition is expanding to two additional schools, increasing the total number of schools participating to 10.

In Focus: Wisconsin State Patrol shares how to help prevent human trafficking
Trooper Anna Schopp joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about the State Patrol’s role in enforcement.

Fighting human trafficking in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks talks with a lawmaker and several organizations about their fight to combat human trafficking.

In Focus: Sen. Van Wanggaard hopes his new human trafficking bill has an impact
A new state law is aimed at increasing penalties for those who perpetrate human trafficking.

World News

Anthony Zurcher: Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Ran Gvili’s return "an extraordinary achievement".

New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.

Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests
The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".

Beckhams seen together in Paris for first time since Brooklyn row
Sir David and Lady Beckham were seen with their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

Massive overhaul of England and Wales policing announced
The home secretary told Parliament she wants to make better use of technology - such as live facial recognition and AI.

Treat Barron Trump account of alleged attack with caution, says judge
President Trump's youngest son told UK police he had seen a friend being attacked during a video call.

Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk
The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.

UK braces for severe wind and rain as Storm Chandra named
Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingrid caused widespread damage and destruction.

Analysing the shooting frame by frame
BBC Verify has analysed footage of the shooting from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of what happened.

Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.

'This is horrifying' - residents reel from second deadly shooting
Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens.

Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret
Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?

Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.

Bonnie Tyler's classic hits 1bn streams - but singer reveals it 'makes nothing'
The gravelly-voiced Welsh icon's hit is still loved by fans 43 years after its release.

Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off
The TV chef says she's "bubbling with excitement" to be joining Paul Hollywood on the Channel 4 show.

Sadie Frost says Mail put 'price on my head' for stories
The actress said she had been 'violated' by journalists allegedly hacking her phone, in her case against the paper's publisher.

Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations
The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.

Minister claims 'sabotage' behind Chagos debate delay
The Conservatives have raised further concerns after Donald Trump described the agreement as a "great act of stupidity".

Three charged over alleged intifada chants at pro-Palestinian protest
The force say the two women and a man were arrested at a protest outside the Ministry of Justice in London last month.

UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.

Asylum seeker guilty of raping woman, 18, in park
Sheraz Malik, 28, is convicted of two counts of rape in June last year in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Bayern Munich open talks to extend Kane contract
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says the German club are in talks with Harry Kane about extending the striker's contract.

New F1 cars 'look really cool' - Russell
McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.

Besiktas pay £11m for Abraham - to sell him to Villa
Besiktas pay £11.2m to Roma for Tammy Abraham - as the Turkish club prepare to sell him to Aston Villa.

England captain Sciver-Brunt hammers first-ever WPL century
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes history with an unbeaten hundred for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the first century in Women's Premier League history.