Local Wisconsin News

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.

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.

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.

Here comes the cold and snow
Quiet most of Friday with seasonal temperatures.

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.

Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children aged under 15
Such a measure would be among the most sweeping steps yet by a European government to address concerns about the use of social media by young people.

Farmers' Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
Farmers' Almanac said Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its last

World News

At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told
The government is under increasing pressure after a number of high-profile wrong releases.

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

Tesla plans to pay Musk $1tn - do they really need him that much?
Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk's value as a leader.

British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012
Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.

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.

Why we went undercover for the BBC to expose crime in the Kurdish community
Two men who helped expose a network behind illegal High Street businesses tell their story.

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.

US firms ground MD-11 cargo planes after Kentucky air disaster
UPS and Fedex have confirmed they are grounding the planes as the death toll in Louisville rises to 14.

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.

'We had to create a human chain to evacuate' - Jamaican hospital rebuilds after hurricane
The heaps of twisted building material and water damaged equipment is being cleared as Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa.

Tories call for Starmer to face probe over football watchdog
It comes after Lisa Nandy was founded to have breached rules during a Labour donor's appointment to the role.

Stand-off over £800,000 Your Party funds
Your Party officials accuse Zarah Sultana of withholding funds despite publicly agreeing to transfer the money.

You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment?
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.

The Papers: 'Tech stocks suffer' and 'Delusions of Polish Maddie'
A loss in AI tech stocks and the conviction of a woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann make headlines on Saturday.

Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?
Despite not winning, Cat Burns, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed have been the breakout stars of the series.

Ukrainians would like to watch comedies - but for now their culture is defined by war
Nearly four years on from Russia's invasion, the arts are back but the war permeates everything.

Shoppers are turning to Shein - but some still can't leave Primark
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere.

'Nestflix': the peregrine falcon livestream that has Australians glued to their screens
Fans of the birds, whose lives have been compared to Game of Thrones, are currently waiting with bated breath for this year's chicks to fledge.

Noughties girl bands lift lid on inner workings of pop stardom
Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq reveal what life was like at the height of their fame.

Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed over government shutdown cuts
Friday marked the first day of flight cuts mandated by the US government at 40 of the nation's airports

Sixth Met officer sacked after BBC Panorama film
Sgt Lawrence Hume was filmed calling for a Charing Cross police station detainee to be beaten up.

Serbia clears the way for controversial Trump-linked property plan
The president's son-in-law wants to build a hotel on the ruins of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters.

Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains body of Gaza hostage
If the body is identified as a hostage, five dead hostages will remain in Gaza and still need to be returned under a ceasefire deal.

Alex Salmond died with debts of more than £340,000
Insolvency firm Begbies Traynor has named a trustee in sequestration to handle the former first minister's estate.

Kim Kardashian laughs off savage reviews for her TV drama
She plays a divorce lawyer in All's Fair, which one critic said "may be the worst TV drama ever".

Whip restored to four Labour MPs after rebellion
Chris Hinchliff says his focus remains on contributing to "Labour's historic mission".

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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?

Frustration and experimentation as England spin reels for Fiji Test
England head coach Steve Borthwick changes and challenges his side with an eye on an all-court, high-energy style that can smother the best in the world.

Where does Ashes series defeat leave England?
England go into Saturday's final Rugby League Ashes Test against Australia with the series already lost. How well equipped are they for next year's World Cup?

'Sincaraz' heads for fitting final chapter of 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's battle for supremacy in 2025 is set for a fitting and thrilling conclusion at the ATP Finals in Turin.