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Statewide options for free rides home on New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day
According to WisDOT, during last year’s holiday season there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Wisconsin day cares impacted by flu and other illnesses
The Learning Experience in Oak Creek serves about 60 students ranging in ages from 6-months-old to 12-years-old.

Drivers urged to 'pay attention' after expansion of 'Move Over Law'
Drivers are now required to move over for all disabled vehicles with hazard lights on.

Many places will start 2026 with subzero morning low temperatures
Ringing in the new year with a return of arctic air.

Light snow through Tuesday evening
Accumulations around an inch or less are likely.

Wisconsin receives more than $203 million for rural health care investments
DHS applied for $1B in funding from CMS, which would amount to $200M annually. Funding has yet to be announced for the next four years of the program.

Golf is a family affair for Steve Stricker's family and that includes wife Nicki
Steve Stricker has a foursome of golfers in his clan.

UW-Eau Claire professor shares the stage with Snoop Dogg
It was also his first NFL game.

Claire Sardina reflects on Lightning & Thunder, the Milwaukee act that inspired 'Song Sung Blue'
Our Courtny Gerrish spoke with the real life Claire Sardina on the movie and the life story of the Milwaukee musicians being shared to millions.

Portis, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Hornets 123-113 for first back-to-back wins since October
Doc Rivers moved past George Karl into sole possession of sixth place with 1,176 career wins as a head coach.

Wisconsin Republican legislative leader says parties need to define ‘what they stand for’ in 2026
The remaining months of floor session in 2026 will be critical with the balance of power up for grabs under new legislative maps.

Snow storms offer welcome boost for some local businesses
Local businesses help northern Wisconsin dig out of snow.

Bomb cyclone brings blizzards to Midwest before turning east
The National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and blizzard conditions that could make travel impossible in some areas.

Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained over winter break? Some options in Milwaukee County
A handful of indoor and outdoor activity options for kids and families to enjoy during winter break.

Get a look at snow totals from Sunday's winter storm
As of 1 p.m. Monday, Gile had 19.5 inches of recorded snow.

Roads turn treacherous throughout northern Wisconsin
More than 12 inches of snow fell in parts of Oneida County.

‘It's a real missed opportunity for the state of Wisconsin’: Senate Democrats talk about the need to address affordability in 2026
With new legislative maps that will put the balance of power up for grabs in 2026, the party hopes to pick up a net gain of just two seats.

A look at how Trump-era work requirements could impact people who receive public benefits
The Trump administration made work requirements for low-income people receiving government assistance a priority in 2025.

Packers' Malik Willis downplays his shoulder issue after delivering huge performance in loss
Willis had performed brilliantly while starting in place of Jordan Love until he appeared to aggravate an injury to his throwing shoulder.

The Packers won't have a long playoff run if teams keep running all over them
For the second straight year, the Green Bay Packers are heading in the wrong direction as the playoffs approach.

World News

Passengers stuck on Eurostar trains overnight as delays continue
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a "50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London".

Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.

Mum and children who died in Boxing Day fire named
Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.

Made in space? Start-up brings factory in orbit one step closer to reality
A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.

The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.

Pensioner 'carried on roof of car' and killed in crash
Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham.

Wuthering Heights and other stand out films
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year
Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

The style trends set for the high street
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

Some of the best TV in years is to come
We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026
Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion
Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

The Papers: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'
Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car crash lead today's papers.

Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?
The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.

Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

Man held after five people attacked in hospital
Five people are treated by paramedics after they were assaulted in a hospital in Merseyside.

George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship
The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.

Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change
A jazz group cancels their New Year’s Eve shows at the Washington arts institution, days after a Christmas Eve concert was called off.

Anthony Joshua in stable condition after Nigeria car crash that killed two friends
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

The blockbuster action movie with Tom Holland and Zendaya
Peter Parker wants people to forget he is Spider-Man, but Dr Strange’s spell goes wrong.