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Things to do around Wisconsin: Free fishing weekend, Beer & Cheese Fest, MLK Day celebration
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Iranian American sees avenue for hope, despite ongoing deadly Iranian protests
For Ali Soltani, seeing his country in turmoil is unfortunately nothing new.

1 year later: Milwaukee Public Schools' next steps in maintaining lead remediation
One year and tens of millions of dollars later, Milwaukee Public Schools is lead-free. How the district plans to keep it that way.

Democratic lawmakers call for more transparency at State Capitol
WisEye broadcasted hearings and floor sessions for the public to view. The network went offline at the beginning of the year due to a lack of funding.

Milwaukee preps for potential new ICE facility on city’s Northwest Side
The space would be more than 10,000 square feet.

‘A tip is a gift’: Wisconsin Assembly passes ‘no tax on tips’ with bipartisan support
The bill, which passed 61-33 on Thursday, now awaits approval from lawmakers in the state Senate.

Madison Police reviewing response to school shooting
Agency teams with two other groups for wide-ranging review.

Snow returns to Wisconsin
Light snow is likely on and off through the weekend.

Nora the polar bear welcomed at Henry Vilas Zoo
The zoo is paws-itively happy to have her in its care.

Your 2026 guide to Black History Month events around Wisconsin
From cultural showcases to community gatherings, here’s a look at some events happening around the state.

Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to flip majority control of the Legislature and retain the governor's seat this year.

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate raises 10 times more than conservative
The reports filed this week offer the first glimpse at one key measurement of how the race to be decided on April 7 is stacking up.

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.

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.

World News

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic sacking and defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

'What are you showing our children?': Bereaved parents take on TikTok
Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

Hundreds of children placed at risk in unregistered homes for months, MPs warn
A government report says 800 children were placed in illegal settings for an average of six months last year.

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?
Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes.

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

Weekly quiz: Which place has England’s worst potholes?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans
The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to gym after car crash
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following the recent car crash which killed two of his close friends and team members.

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.

Wales to become only UK nation to lose free baby book scheme
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.

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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

'Mental strength therapy' - Joshua returns to gym
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following the recent car crash which killed two of his close friends and team members.

Will anyone stop Alcaraz and Sinner, and how far can Raducanu go at Aussie Open?
Era-defining rivalries continue and career Grand Slams could be unlocked as the Australian Open starts on Sunday.

If I had 15 attackers I'd be happy to have Salah back - Slot
Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool next week with boss Arne Slot saying he would be pleased to have the forward back even if he had "15 attackers".

Carrick 'right choice at this moment' - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says caretaker head coach Michael Carrick is the "right choice at this moment in time" to "steady the ship" at Manchester United.

'Win or go home' - who are your picks in wide-open Super Bowl race?
The NFL play-offs are the most open - and "most unusual" - they have been for years, but which two teams do you think will reach Super Bowl 60?

Toone has Champions League 'chance' as new forward signs
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner gives fitness update on Ella Toone as Sweden striker Ellen Wangerheim becomes the club's latest January signing.