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MPD places moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology
It comes after a contentious Fire and Police Commission meeting held Thursday night.

Gutekunst, Packers prepare for free agency
Of course, the Packers have their own unrestricted free agents, including backup quarterback Malik Willis. He seems likely to leave so he can start.

Evers orders Wisconsin Burger King operator to pay $237,000 for child labor violations
Cave Enterprises, which operates 105 Burger King franchises in the state, made nearly 2,000 child labor violations.

Here are the Wisconsin-associated athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Here's who is competing and when you can see them on the world stage.

3 things to watch in Super Bowl XL on Sunday
It has been well-documented that both teams have executives that worked in Green Bay.

11 construction workers near Epic campus treated for possible carbon monoxide poisoning
In a statement Wednesday, construction company JP Cullen said everyone was treated and released.

Online learning program allows inmates to earn certificate
Cornell University is the ivy league school behind eCornell.

Dozens of Milwaukee residents share opposition for facial recognition technology
FRT is powered by artificial intelligence. It analyzes facial features from digital images, videos and real-time security footage.

'Super' weekend to kick off February
Temperatures will drop Saturday, but will quickly rise Sunday.

Switching out the snow for sunshine
Although we started Friday with snow, we'll end it sunny.

'A little bit of the southern comfort': Flavors of the South find a home in Wisconsin at Wilder's Bistro
Chef Terrance Wilder said many of the dishes pay homage to Mississippi, where his grandparents are from.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Mitten Fest, Broadway show, hot air ballooning
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner urges residents and businesses to add flood insurance to their policies
Monday, Feb. 9, marks six months since the devastating Wisconsin floods.

What are 287(g) agreements? Wisconsin sheriff's departments strengthen cooperation with ICE
The agreements give local law enforcement the power to identify, process and detain undocumented individuals.

The Bucks' new president on Giannis, the future and family
Josh Glessing, a Wisconsin native, succeeds Peter Feigin.

State lawmakers differ over data center regulations
Discussions continue in the State Capitol on the best ways to regulate the growing number of data centers in Wisconsin.

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
All eyes have been on Antetokounmpo after a wild week of rumors to trade the two-time All-Star away from Milwaukee.

Despite supporting the Second Amendment, Wisconsin Republicans question whether Alex Pretti should have been carrying his gun
One lawyer said, "You're either a second amendment person, or you're not."

New Rockwell Automation manufacturing site will be built in New Berlin
The company had previously announced the site in November of last year.

Police capture ‘serial defecator’ in park using drone, trail cameras
Trail cameras established a pattern of the 46-year-old woman defecating in the park during the early morning.

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Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former US ambassador and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.

Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man'
Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.

Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The White House defended the post at first, calling to "stop the fake outrage", as members of both parties condemned the video.

Wetherspoon dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.

Camp leader jailed for drugging and abusing boys
Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys, and drugging his wife.

Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

Watch: BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.

Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues
As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains.

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

Steve Wright given 40 years for Victoria Hall murder
Wright, who also murdered five women in Ipswich in 2006, is sentenced for killing the teenager.

Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.

Mariah Carey and more curling - guide to Friday's action
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Spanish skater given Minions music permission
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.

Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city?
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family
Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

Masculinity and vulnerability aren't exclusive, says Bafta-nominated director
Film-maker Akinola Davies Jr says he wanted to explore the depiction of father-son relationships.

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office
Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.

Millions of documents - but Epstein's victims say they are no closer to justice
One campaigner says the files are "symptomatic of a broken system of how we treat women - how we view survivors".

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

The household names that appear in the files
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers
The show will be made by Craig Mazin, who co-created the acclaimed game adaptation The Last Of Us.

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town
Intelligence experts believe south-west France's proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.

Graham Norton joins star cast of Taylor Swift's new video
The video for Opalite was inspired by Norton's chat show, after Swift appeared on the sofa last year.

'Same trial twice': Luigi Mangione leaves court protesting after New York trial date is set
Prosecutors had wanted to try Mangione in New York in July, before his federal trial.

Lola Young announces first gig since collapsing on stage
The Messy singer says she will play a "small intimate show" at the London Palladium in March.

Restaurateur guilty of spiking woman's drink
Vikas Nath, 63, used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone into the woman's drink at a club in Mayfair.

Sir Elton calls press intrusion into his baby son 'truly sickening'
The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.