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A taste of winter returns for the weekend
Temperatures turn much colder with a chance for snow.

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave to have bigger role after Tucker Kraft's injury
The Packers selected Musgrave in the second round before taking Kraft in the third round of the 2023 draft.

Uncertainty remains after FoodShare benefits restored for some in Wisconsin
On Thursday, a federal court directed the Trump Administration to stop withholding SNAP payments to states.

How high-voltage power lines needed to power data centers could impact some Wisconsin farmers
Michael Greif, with Midwest Environmental Advocates, said some farmers might not have a choice when it comes to the impact to their land.

Wisconsin families celebrate National Adoption Day
Close to 100,000 kids in the U.S. are adopted every year, according to National Council for Adoption.

Deep-sea mining risks disrupting the marine food web, study warns
The researchers studied an area of the Pacific at a depth of 1,500 meters where the discharge of mining waste could affect the food web.

Before you board: What to expect in Wisconsin with flight reductions in place across the country 
None of Wisconsin’s airports are on the list of 40 with direct impacts across the country.

Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low and close to the lowest point ever recorded by the University of Michigan.

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service warn customers about utility scams
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service are urging people to be aware of utility scams after customers lost thousands to scammers.

Study: Number of educators with emergency licenses continues to rise in Wisconsin
A growing number of teachers in Wisconsin hold emergency licenses, reflecting a greater need for staff and a shift toward different paths to teaching.

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, including seven with the Mets from 1983-90.

'Come From Away' breaks sales records ahead of opening night
"Come From Away" broke Milwaukee Repertory Theater's sales record ahead of opening night, with $1,289,133 in ticket sales.

Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4.

How Garth Brooks, The Killers and Tom Petty became stars of college football Saturdays
Pep bands and fight songs still have their place, but now fans of some of the most prominent college football programs have embraced stadium anthems.

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services Mobile Crisis Team celebrates 30 years
Behavioral Health Administrator Mike Lappen said the Mobile Crisis Team is setting an example for other cities.

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
The ceremony will be held Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Rural food pantry navigates increased demand amid SNAP uncertainty
The Sharing Center has seen demand for food services rise by about 50%.

Fond du Lac School District explores another referendum, after April's did not pass
Fond du Lac Superintendent Matt Steinbarth said after voters rejected the April referendum, the district cut 70 staff positions.

FAA orders stop of commercial space launches during certain hours
The order is to “ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficiency of the National Airspace System.”

Things to do around Wisconsin: Vegan Restaurant Week, holiday wine walk, dog fair
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

World News

Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024
Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.

Chatbots encouraged our sons to kill themselves, mothers say
In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.

UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

Woman critically injured in 'unprovoked' stabbing attack in Birmingham
A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Birmingham city centre.

Davina McCall reveals breast cancer surgery
The TV presenter says she found a lump in her breast after checking herself and is relieved to know the cancer had not spread.

US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says
Trump says no US official will be sent to the summit over discredited claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted.

Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?
Cat Burns, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed have been widely seen as the breakout stars of the series.

How Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agenda
Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.

You can now book online to see your GP. But not everyone is finding it easier
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.

Tensions over immigration are high - we worried going undercover for BBC could make it worse
Two men who helped expose a network behind illegal High Street businesses tell their story.

Behind the facade of 2000s girlbands - 'at one stage we were on drips'
Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq reveal what life was like at the height of their fame.

As people tighten their belts, Primark faces losing its thrifty shoppers
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere.

UPS and FedEx ground some cargo planes after Kentucky air disaster
The delivery companies confirm MD-11 planes have been temporarily grounded as the death toll in Louisville rises to 14.

Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from sanctions over Russian energy
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.

Blame game over Air India crash goes on
A judge in India's Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft's captain.

Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza
Lior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.

DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.

Trove of records reveals Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

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