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Wisconsin's Luke Fickell doesn't get his customary annual extension. AD says it was the coach's call
The lack of an extension comes after Wisconsin went 4-8 last fall for its second consecutive losing season.

Village of Pewaukee residents facing nearly a 70% increase in their water bills
The village is considering constructing new wells, or new infrastructure to source water from Lake Michigan.

Madison measles case leads to hundreds of exposures
A Madison preschool began taking extra precautions to protect infants, pregnant people and immunocompromised families.

Bill to cover additional breast cancer screenings moves forward
The bill is also known as 'Gail's Law', named after a health care advocate who died from breast cancer.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst offers thoughts on season and looks ahead
Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst held his postseason media availability Wednesday at Lambeau Field.

Scholar Athlete: Alex Hanson
For Janesville Craig High School Senior Alexis Hanson, leadership and perseverance are second nature.

Republicans introduce bill to clarify cryptocurrency laws
The bill would allow crypto investors to access their benefits through “staking.”

Democrats introduce bills to strength state’s teacher workforce
From "fair" pay to grant money for high school clubs that encourage teaching, here's what they're proposing.

Wisconsin neurosurgeon breaks down ‘scanxiety’ and how to cope
Dr. Stephanie Cheok said she recommends patients who are anxious ask for full transparency about scans.

Light snow for many overnight
Minor accumulation is likely through Thursday morning.

New Marquette poll finds majority disapprove of how ICE is handling its job
President Donald Trump's job approval rating also ticked down.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ makes its Wisconsin debut this month
The story, set in the 1990s, follows a 16-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder that “ages her four times faster than the average person."

From Star Wars to boy bands, here are the 2026 Brewers theme nights
There will also be four community nights this year.

JobPod opens at Oshkosh Public Library to assist Wisconsin job seekers
A new space in the Oshkosh Public Library builds on services that have always been available to residents seeking jobs.

Kyle Kuzma scores 31 as Bucks snap 5-game skid with 131-115 win over Bulls
The Bucks made a season-high 23 3-pointers and shot 60.5% from beyond the arc.

'They haven't fallen on deaf ears': Wisconsin officials discuss concerns as data centers grow
Around 40 data centers are currently built or planned in Wisconsin, with some expressing worry over cost and energy use.

MPD officers shoot and kill 38-year-old man following chase
The chase started when police attempted to shop a car for a registration violation.

'Super' weekend to kick off February
Temperatures will drop Saturday, but will quickly rise Sunday.

Suspect steals Wauwatosa police squad car and injures four officers
The suspect was arrested after a brief foot chase.

‘We protect our beer more than our ballots': Wisconsin Congressman sponsors sweeping election reform legislation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, introduced the MEGA Act, which would require a photo ID to vote.

World News

MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown
The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real
The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

Trump touts 'softer touch' on immigration as federal force is reduced in Minnesota
The US president adopts a conciliatory tone after a deportation drive in Minnesota that has sparked protests.

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv
Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband in Kyiv.

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening
Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.

Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version
Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off.

What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus
An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year.

Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life
Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida.

Snooker's 'Mr Perfection' - John Virgo brought old-school charm to primetime TV
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.

Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest
Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow.

Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy
The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.

Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry?
The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves
With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.

My break-up blindsided me. Here's how to tell if your relationship isn't working
Eve's husband asked for a divorce after 6 months. Here's how to spot the signs and fix a failing relationship.

My support worker hasn't been paid for weeks after delays to disability scheme
Delays to the Access to Work scheme have increased significantly, leaving some disabled people without support.

'U-turn on Mandelson files' and 'Starmer in grave peril'
Starmer's handling of Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington leads Thursday's papers.

A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.

Palestine Action protesters cleared of burglary but may face retrial on some charges
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.

Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out
The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.

Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.

Severe rail disruption continues after derailment in south-east London
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express rail routes are severely disrupted after a derailment.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

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