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The First African American Astronaut
Guion Bluford was one of the most influential people in the space community, becoming the first African American to fly in space.

Annual Oshkosh survey indicates positive outlook in 2026 for local businesses
However, operating costs and hiring remain an issue for some businesses.

You'll finally be able to bear being outside
Highs return back to at least the 30s, if not low 40s.

Everyday Hero: Madison woman makes sure big moments still feel like a piece of home for students
Miss Mary Delivery is a service for birthday deliveries, taking kids to appointments, or even surprising them after a big milestone.

Wisconsin health experts encourage MMR vaccine as measles cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 700 new measles cases nationwide.

'Teetering on the edge': Milwaukee officials seek to help struggling grocers
Food deserts continue to plague Milwaukee and officials are searching for solutions.

'We were devastated': Green Bay pet rescue cited for sheltering homeless people during sub-zero temps
Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary is now in compliance with the city, but overnight stays are indefinitely suspended.

Wisconsin rural health center gets funding from federal government to expand
The Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. got an earmark of $3 million in the latest funding bill.

‘Politics should never come before patients’: Why an advocacy group worries a hospital price transparency bill won’t pass in Wisconsin this year
The legislation, similar to existing federal rules, would require hospitals to post prices online in a clear and easy-to-read format for patients.

Brewers send Caleb Durbin to Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison
Also included in the trade are infielders Andrew Monasterio and Anthony Siegler, who will be sent to Boston.

Biden’s transportation secretary endorses WI-03 Democratic congressional candidate
Pete Buttigieg is backing Rebecca Cooke, who’s trying to unseat Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden.

Why is Kenosha one of America’s hottest housing markets?
Kenosha’s proximity between Chicago and Milwaukee remains a major selling point for the Kenosha Area Business Association.

Connecting neighbors and police: How Milwaukee Police’s Community Connect program is working
Community Connect is a program that launched in 2023. It allows the community to have a hand in helping solve crimes.

BayCare Clinic's portrait series helps breast cancer survivors celebrate strength
Michele Eger, who was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer last year, said the photoshoot helped her embrace her new body.

Six months after historic floods, homeowners and business owners share recovery progress
Kimberlee Grob, the owner of Locker's Florist, had her flower shop take on a few feet a water, causing extensive damage.

Dennis Krause Blog: Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl LX win
Few could have seen that DePere native and former Packers front office man John Schneider had built a second Super Bowl championship team.

Now Hiring: ProAmpac seeks workers in Hartford, Neenah and Wrightstown
The flexible packaging manufacturer has three production sites in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks sign former Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas
The 24-year-old guard Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 24.3 minutes in 24 games with Brooklyn this season.

'Time is of the essence': Southeast Wisconsin first responders train on the ice for water rescues
More than a dozen fire departments from across southeast Wisconsin dedicated their Saturday to training on the ice for water rescues.

'It's a community sport': Why curling in Portage is more than an Olympic fad
Columbia County boasts five curling clubs, the most in any one county in America.

World News

I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.

Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain.

UK braces for more rain as flood warnings remain in place
With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what's been causing the very wet year so far.

Hunt on for teen after two boys stabbed at school
Two boys, 12 and 13, are in hospital while "urgent inquiries" are ongoing to locate a teenage suspect.

Afghan asylum seeker guilty of raping girl, 12
The 12-year-old suffered "extremely horrific sexual offences" in the Nuneaton attack, police say.

Marc Anthony says the way Beckham feud has played out is 'hardly the truth'
The 57-year-old performed at Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham's wedding reception in 2022.

Teen killer of schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to spend at least 13 years in custody
Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands.

Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
The French president warns of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, saying Europe faces a "wake-up call".

Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

Norwegian biathlete Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

How does curling work?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.

Quad God - the 'otherworldly' figure skating star whose moves have captivated the Games
Ilia Malinin is not like most figure skaters. Even when he makes mistakes, he is still so far ahead of the rest that he wins Olympic gold.

Ukrainian racer's 'helmet of remembrance' banned by IOC
The IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet featuring images of people killed in the Russian invasion.

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Why British coach is 'game-changer' for Super Bowl winners & NFL
With Aden Durde having become the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl, what does it mean for the NFL and the international game?

Trump's world order hangs over Europe on eve of key defence conference
Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.

'A hug, a quick kiss': How to reconnect after having children
Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

Jail for man who rigged house with traps 'inspired by Home Alone' to protect drug den
Ian Claughton, 60, fortified his home with tripwires, home-made pipe bombs and a flamethrower.

US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna say the DOJ is not complying with their transparency law.

Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after Epstein fallout
Wasserman's flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed in the Epstein files.

'Skilled butcher' murdered, cut up and buried partner
Anna Podedworna is convicted of the murder of Izabela Zablocka, whose remains were found last year.

William meets female footballers on Saudi Arabia visit
The Prince of Wales hears about female participation in sport in the Gulf state during his trip.

Fan who gave Robbie Williams number as teen joins him on stage
The Wolverhampton teacher who appeared in a Netflix documentary is welcomed on stage by the star.

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Starmer’s Fight For Survival
Starmer tells MPs 'every fight I've been in, I've won'.

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

Mouat & Dodds denied curling bronze as GB wait goes on
Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

Toughest season I've had as manager 'by a mile' - Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says this season is the toughest he has had as a manager "by a mile" and his side are "not performing to Liverpool's standards".

Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland
Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Edinburgh.

Has Gyokeres finally found form or are stats misleading?
Arsenal are top of the league, fighting for trophies in four competitions and at the same time £64m striker Viktor Gyokeres looks to be finding his feet in north London.

Grand National 'the dream' for role model Aswat
Aamilah Aswat says racing in the Grand National is "still the dream", having made history last week as the first black female British jump jockey to win a UK race.