Local Wisconsin News

Light overnight snow east, then mostly cloudy Sunday
Lows will hold in the teens and 20s.

Landlord-tenant issues are the top complaint by Wisconsinites in 2025
Wisconsinites filed more than 11,800 complaints with the state in 2025, up from the year before.

Mother-daughter team rescues lost sheep in Ozaukee County
People throughout Ozaukee County shared daily sightings and surveillance camera footage online.

Dangerously cold temperatures this weekend
The latest arctic front has pushed offshore of the Northeast, bringing dangerous wind chills.

Measles case confirmed in Walworth County via a traveler through Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
DHS said the case is linked to a confirmed measles case in another state and is not connected to recent cases in Waukesha or Dane counties.

GOP legislation would create more than 100 criminal justice positions
One of Wisconsin's top judges says courthouses across the state face an 'untenable' situation.

Latino community expresses excitement for Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance
Yussef Morales is proudly wearing a "Benito Bowl" shirt at the Zocalo Food Park.

Wisconsin Conservation Congress helps to manage the state's natural resources
How input from citizens helps to shape natural resource policy in the Badger State.

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

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.

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.

'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.

World News

Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off
No 10 sources have called for Mandelson to return the money or give it to a charity that supports victims.

Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.

Hillsborough parents in 'last battle' to correct official records for daughters
Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s.

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.

Team GB skeleton helmet appeal dismissed by Cas
The British skeleton team - among Team GB's best hopes for medals at the Winter Olympics - will not be able to wear their new helmets after the Court of Arbitration for Sport said they do not comply with the sport's rules around shape.

GB's medal hope Brookes starts campaign - Sunday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Speed skater's son joins celebrations for Italy's first gold
Francesca Lollobrigida celebrates with her young son after winning Italy's first gold medal at this year's Winter Olympics in the women's 3,000m speed skating.

How Britain became a fried chicken nation
An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.

Super Bowl countdown almost over as Bad Bunny prepares for historic show
After a week of frenzied build-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Super Bowl 60 - America's biggest game - takes place on Sunday night.

I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out - from my sofa
There's been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions.

No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return
"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed to be abducted.

The Papers: 'Pay-off for Mandelson' and 'relegation battle'
The continued fallout from the government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal dominates Sunday's papers.

ICE protester says she was 'disgusted' after fake arrest image shared by White House
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.

Japanese people brave snow to vote in snap election
A coalition led by Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, according to polls.

Husband reported wife missing, then her body was found in wedding dress bag
When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery.

King Charles to host Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be guests at Windsor Castle from 18 to 19 March.

We're unable to grieve for dad ahead of Nottingham attacks inquiry
Ian Coates's sons say they hope the public inquiry into the killings will bring them closure.

Best pals 'living dream' in boyband December 10
Danny Bretherton and Josh Olliver, 17, were handpicked by Simon Cowell to join the new boyband.

What happened to the baby born in an army truck in the 1996 big snow?
The Roper family will never forget the heaviest February snowfall on record in south-west Scotland.

Chappell Roan collaborates with Fortnite one year after Radio 1 plea
The US pop star has been announced as the latest icon for the video game's next festival season.

Art venue's flamboyant toilets win national award
The Sherborne in Dorset is honoured at the 2025 Loo of the Year Awards.

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The week: the King, the prime minister and the Epstein files
Continuing revelations from the Epstein Files create challenges for both the Royal Family and the government.

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

Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption
Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row

A timeless love story with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
In the run-up to WWII, a young couple's relationship falls foul of class prejudice.

'The shirt used to weigh heavy - now England players double in size in it'
World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's seven-try thrashing of Wales and the lessons coach Steve Borthwick can learn from France.

How Ekitike has already become a Liverpool cult hero
Inside the rise of Hugo Ekitike, adapting to life in England, connecting with Florian Wirtz and why he's already a fan favourite.

Ball dramatically stopped in 12th to lose world title
Nick Ball is beaten for the first time in his professional career in front of hometown fans in Liverpool, relinquishing his world title.