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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.

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

Here comes the (snow)
More clouds fill in Thursday with snow returning by the afternoon.

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.

Grocery store closures impact Milwaukee residents
For many Milwaukee residents, it may become increasingly difficult to find access to fresh food.

Dad found guilty of child neglect after 6 kids found in storage unit
The mother of the children entered a plea deal earlier this month.

Milwaukee police pilot Drone as First Responder program
The department will use drones to help shorten response times and collect information.

Republican bill would require schools to adopt appropriate student-staff communication policies
The bill's author said the legislation was drafted in response to reports of child grooming in schools.

‘Do you really want this?’: Republicans push to restrict access to FDA-approved abortion pills
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, held a hearing Wednesday urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to require in-person consultations for Mifepristone.

Researchers anticipate cancer uptick in Wisconsin in 2026
Data shows nearly 40,000 Wisconsinites were diagnosed with cancer in 2025.

Olympic athletic trainer shares tips for getting started in fitness
Julie Carpenter, a licensed athletic trainer with the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network, emphasized starting slow.

Bears-Packers wild-card playoff game sets NFL streaming viewership record with 31.61 million average
It was the first NFL game to have over 30 million viewers on a streaming service.

Antetokounmpo responds with boos of his own after home crowd jeers Bucks during lopsided loss
The Bucks’ latest loss came as they approach the midway point of a season that hasn’t met their expectations thus far.

State Assembly returns for first floor session of 2026
Time is winding down for lawmakers to get things done in the current legislative session.

Town of Cedarburg residents seek to stop private pond proposal
One longtime resident said the town’s natural resource of Cedar Creek should not be used for one family’s private benefit.

Cloverleaf Infrastructure withdraws data center plans in Brown County
The Houston-based data center development company announced it withdrew plans to build in the Village of Greenleaf amid community pushback.

Multiple critical injuries after Milwaukee apartment fire breaks out in building with no sprinklers
There were no fatalities from the fire.

Former pastor found guilty of repeated sexual assault of a child
Jeffrey Anthony Charles, 64, was a pastor at Neighbors to Nations church in Princeton, Minn.

Homeland Security gives some Somalis until March 17 to leave the U.S.
In 2023, World Population Review put the total number of Somalis living in Wisconsin around 3,000. Many live in Green Bay.

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Henry Zeffman: A huge moment for the future of the British right
It was Kemi Badenoch's belief that Robert Jenrick was about to make the ultimate leap to the right which has plunged the Conservative Party into turmoil.

Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani
The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been "postponed".

Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station
Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind Afghan internet shutdown
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.

Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.

Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4's Today programme
The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.

TikTok star will not repay full extradition costs
Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.

Changes to flagship disability scheme don't go far enough, campaigners say
Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing "a single disabled person".

New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.

'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran
BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters.

Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.

Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.

World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed
BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world's finest sporting images from this year's competition.

Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive
The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.

Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase
As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.

Robert Jenrick: The Tory big-hitter ejected from party he wanted to lead
The former minister is looking for a new political home after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.

She's offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?
Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

How a British NFL trailblazer became a Super Bowl contender
After starting out in the British amateur game, Aden Durde is now two wins from the Super Bowl and could become the NFL's first British head coach.

Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money."

Millions of people to see their local council elections delayed
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.

'The abuse should never have happened' - victims react as X stops Grok AI editing images of real people
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

Eurovision Song Contest announces live tour
The show will feature some of the most memorable performers from the seven decades of the competition.

Olivia Dean, Little Simz and Central Cee lead 2026 Mobo nominations
The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.

British soldiers face dismissal over positive drugs tests
The Army tells the BBC "substance abuse is unacceptable" after 23 soldiers from the same regiment failed compulsory drug testing.

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Badenoch sacks Jenrick!
Why has Kemi Badenoch given Robert Jenrick the boot?

Trump v China: How Oil Is Defining Great Power Politics
What is this new era of global politics and where it does it leave Europe?

England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations
England's front-row stocks take a hit as prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.

Managers' authority is being eroded - Southgate
Football managers' authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a "significant melting pot of problems and pressure".

Rejections, depression & promise to his mum - Thiago's route to top
Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - BBC Sport charts the rise of Brentford's record-breaking Brazilian striker.