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Williams and Sproat believe they'll fit right in with Brewers after arriving in Peralta trade
The 5-foot-7 infielder/outfielder described the Brewers as “a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy — similar to me.”

'Enough is enough': Officials look to take action against negligent landlords
Nearly one dozen apartments have been shut down in Milwaukee due to unsafe conditions this winter.

'It's like I lost a brother': Friends remember Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti
Spencer Lent said he was shocked to learn of his childhood friend Alex Pretti’s death.

Wisconsin lawmakers still at odds over funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Last week, Assembly Republicans passed two bills that would support the state’s conservation effort through 2028.

Chilly conditions keep rolling
Conditions get slightly warmer, yet wind chills remain below zero.

First Wisconsin measles case of 2026 confirmed in Waukesha County
DHS said the case is tied to international travel.

Sun Prairie gears up for Groundhog Day, upcoming referendum
Mayor Steve Stocker spotlighted his part of the state with Spectrum News 1.

Bucks have no timetable on when Giannis Antetokounmpo might return from right calf strain
Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return.

Appleton mother creates app to help parents experiencing perinatal depression
According to Postpartum Support International, at least one in five women, and one in 10 men experience perinatal depression of some kind.

Cottage Grove mother advocates for caregiver rights
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving report that one in four American adults are caregivers.

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin accepts job with Columbia University
Mnookin departs after spending about four years as chancellor at Wisconsin.

Photos: Memorial grows outside Preble High School for man killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
A federal immigration officer shot and killed Alex Pretti, who graduated from the Green Bay high school two decades ago.

Dealer association makes recruiting new auto techs top priority
Finding qualified mechanics can be a challenge for car dealers.

Reports: Packers hire former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as DC
Gannon was fired from his head coaching position after a third season with Arizona ended in a 3-14 record.

Two cities, one mission: A fire department merger has thrived over 20 years
Neenah-Menasha was one of the first big mergers in the state. Now, departments across the state are looking at it as a model.

Wisconsin mourns Green Bay high school graduate killed by U.S. Border Patrol officer
Alex Pretti attended Preble High School in Green Bay and graduated in 2006.

How new whole milk law could impact Wisconsin farmers
President Donald Trump signed a law this month to allow schools to serve whole milk again.

Now Hiring: UW Health culinary workers help patients with specialized diets
UW Health is actively hiring in its culinary department across Dane County, which is a pathway to other careers.

'Mercy' unseats 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters
The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America.

Trades competition expands, opening more doors for youth in the field
This year, the competition is expanding to two additional schools, increasing the total number of schools participating to 10.

World News

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

US immigration chief Bovino set to leave Minneapolis after deadly shooting
"Border tsar" Tom Homan will instead lead on-the-ground efforts in the Minnesota city after tensions escalated.

I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial
How a secret audio recording played in court helped clear a woman accused of making a false rape allegation.

NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences
The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
Menopause is linked to a loss of grey matter in regions involved with memory and emotion, study suggests.

What to expect from today's Bafta nominations
Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet and Wunmi Mosaku are among the actors who could be nominated later.

Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China
Sir Keir says ignoring China "wouldn't be sensible" as he prepares to visit the country.

Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.

Chris Mason: Both Tories and Labour feel the Reform heebie-jeebies
Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.

Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.

Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.

BBC at protests outside hotel where Trump's immigration chief believed to be staying
Protesters spent the evening banging drums and chanting outside the hotel where immigration official Gregory Bovino is reportedly staying, the BBC's Tom Bateman reports.

'We're all terrified', Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears
The BBC's Ana Faguy speaks to residents in the state after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers.

Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.

Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
Three people share how one event in their lives reshaped and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.

China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.

The Papers: 'Burnham rebellion growing' and 'Clan united'
Fallout following the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a forthcoming by-election has continued.

Anthony Zurcher: Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

Damaged homes and snowy roadways as winter storm hits US
Several people have died as sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow disrupt roads and knock out power across a number of states.

Singing can overcome teenage isolation, says Grammy-winner
Jacob Collier, speaking at the launch of BBC Get Singing, says music "embeds confidence" in young people.

India and EU set to announce landmark trade deal
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Under the plan, access to Meta platforms' core services would remain free to use.

Legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar dies at 73
The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.

Beckhams seen together in Paris for first time since Brooklyn row
Sir David and Lady Beckham were seen with their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Bayern Munich open talks to extend Kane contract
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says the German club are in talks with Harry Kane about extending the striker's contract.

'Trophy or nothing' - Sabalenka overpowers teenager Jovic to reach semis
Aryna Sabalenka says it is "trophy or nothing" after brushing aside teenage star Iva Jovic to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

New F1 cars 'look really cool' - Russell
McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.