Local Wisconsin News

Brown County resident drives 15 hours to attend Trump's 2nd inauguration
Dixon Wolfe said he expects the inauguration to go on without incident.

Federal appeals court declares DACA program illegal
Approximately 535,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children receive deportation relief and work permits through the “Dreamer” program

For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms
Many questions around what exactly this ban will look like, and whether it will actually be enforced in the coming days, remain.

Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election case
The future of the case remains uncertain.





Lt. Gov. Rodriguez reflects on 72-county tour across Wisconsin
From a UTV ride in Sawyer County to talk tourism, to meeting chocolatiers in Spooner, Rodriguez connected with people where they live.

History of Inauguration Day Weather
Weather on Inauguration Day is woven into our history.

In farewell speech to staff, Blinken says U.S. faces more complex challenges than ever
Never before has the world been so "combustible," the outgoing secretary of state said.

Biden administration grants $3.6B for homelessness programs
About 770,000 people around the country experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2024.





Wisconsin receives $50M in federal funds to tackle homelessness
Wisconsin has 4,907 people who are homeless on any given night, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

OPINION: 'Chicago' razzle dazzles audiences in Milwaukee
"Chicago" runs at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from Jan. 14 to 19.

FAA grounds SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn over mishaps
The FAA will investigate the incidents before allowing the two companies to launch their rockets again.

Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold
Trump said he ordered the change.





RHP Elvin Rodríguez signs with Brewers after spending 2024 season in Japan
He owns an 0-4 record with a 9.55 ERA in eight career major league appearances, including five starts.

Packers fire Jason Rebrovich as defensive line coach
It comes less than a week after their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC wild-card playoff round.

ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca to end labor and delivery care
In early December, the City of Waupaca passed a resolution asking ThedaCare to keep its labor and delivery services open at the Waupaca location.

ORBIS Corporation closing, 109 jobs lost
Job terminations will begin around March 16, 2025, according to the company.





In farewell address, Austin touts 'huge progress' in protecting nation, caring for military personnel
As defense secretary, Austin said he always strived to “choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.”

Who could buy TikTok? Only a few parties are serious about offering
The supremely popular app could be banned in the U.S. Sunday.

When Weather Shaped Political History: Did Weather Cause the Shortest Presidency?
And William Henry Harrison’s chilly 100-minute inauguration speech may have contributed to his death.

Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security pick, faces pointed scrutiny on immigration from senators
Kristi Noem faced senators Friday at confirmation hearing that was her first chance to lay out her vision for the Department of Homeland Security.

World News

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban law
A law passed last year requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the video platform or face a ban.

'War will last as long as Russia does': Ukrainian talk of victory fades as Trump returns
Those fighting for Ukraine and those who have lost loved ones hope to end the war with Russia on their own terms.

Secrets of The Traitors: From blindfolded car journeys to sleeping locations
Harry Clark is among the former contestants who reveals some of the show's secrets to the BBC.

US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion
The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.





Decoding Donald Trump's new official portrait
Photographers describe the photo as "serious", "ominous" and a "message picture".

Man Utd and Scotland legend Denis Law dies aged 84
Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.

Bereaved maternity families' treatment shocking, says Streeting
Health secretary responds to bereaved parents in Leeds, following investigation showing 56 deaths at NHS trust may have been preventable.

Tycoon's ex-wife awarded £43.5m in divorce payment
Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.





White supremacist jailed for stabbing asylum seeker at hotel
A judge says Callum Parslow's unprovoked assault on Nahom Hagos was "undoubtedly a terror attack".

Starmer vows to fight 'poison' of antisemitism in Auschwitz visit
Sir Keir, who is in Poland for defence and security talks, said "nothing" could have prepared him for the horror of what he had seen.

Parliament bar closed after alleged spiking incident
Police are investigating a report that a woman had her drink spiked in the bar, which is closed pending a safety review.

What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
What we know so far about the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.





Gazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophes
Civilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.

Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
A total of 94 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.

Bowen: Israel has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he?
In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House

Key events that led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza
The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.





On board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for Gaza
BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.

Hamas knows it hasn't achieved its aims - but still claims victory
Hamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory.

Cher Lloyd on making new music, Swagger Jagger and Liam Payne's unmatched talent
The singer known to millions for her rebellious reality TV antics is back and ready to "spill the tea".

Luxurious Pompeii spa complex unearthed after 2,000 years
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.





TikTok ban will be first test for Trump as dealmaker-in-chief
The new law will land in the incoming president's lap – but it's also a political opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Acting legend Joan Plowright dies at 95: Oscar nominee whose first love remained theatre
One of the UK's finest stage actresses, she later appeared in films including Tea with Mussolini.

Weekly Quiz: Which fast food chain told people to pay up or get out?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Strict mortgage rules could be eased to allow more people to borrow for a home
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.





Rare 'UFO clouds' spotted in UK skies
Northern parts of the UK have been treated to the stunning sight of lenticular clouds. Matt Taylor explains how they form.

Donald Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to 'dangerous' cold
The last president to be sworn-in indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, when cold weather also plagued the US Capitol.

Liam Payne's friend sues singer's dad for defamation over statements after death
Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.

'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon
Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg.





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Goodbye, Joe: Biden's Legacy (Part 1)
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Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84
Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.