Local Wisconsin News

Need for heating assistance growing rapidly
Industry leaders attribute it to the rising cost of living.

'What can we do differently besides freeze?': We Energies customers shocked by their bill costs
Many Wisconsinites are experiencing sticker shock over their energy bills this winter, particularly over the past month.

As growth of hockey, figure skating puts pressure on ice times, community center adapts
Cornerstone Community Center near Green Bay is adding a fourth sheet of ice.

Temperatures rise with sunshine for Monday
Expect a solid window of sun today with warmer air.

'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' take top honors at Golden Globes
In an awards ceremony that went almost entirely as expected, the night's final award was the most surprising.

Olympic athlete hosts gymnastics competition at new Janesville convention center
The competition took place at the Woodman's Sports and Convention Center.

Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538 , activists say
Meanwhile, Tehran warned that the U.S. military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America uses force to protect demonstrators.

Matt LaFleur and the Packers face uncertain future after blowing big lead in wild-card loss
It was an all-too-familiar scene for the Packers — one that will follow LaFleur for a long time.

In Focus: Some express concern about expanding sports betting
Stop Predatory Gambling, a nonprofit organization that opposes what it considers “predatory” gambling, is one of those.

In Focus: Sports betting bill aims to expand regulations
Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August, R-Walworth, is one of the co-authors of the sports betting bill.

In Focus: What expanded sports betting could do for the Forest County Potawatomi
The Forest County Potawatomi, who operate Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee, support efforts to expand sports betting in the state.

Online sports betting in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks talks with the Assembly Majority Leader and several leaders in the gambling space about efforts to expand sports betting online.

New Glarus Brewing Company working on major expansion
The 65,000 square-foot addition to the brewery’s Hilltop facility will feature a new gift shop and tasting room.

Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
The U.S. Census Bureau is used to determine congressional representation and federal aid to states.

Dennis Krause Blog: Packers lose big lead and playoff game to Bears
How could this happen? A game the Packers seemed to be in control of slipped away.

Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters.

Town impacted by PFAS working towards new water system
Residents of the Town of Campbell have had to drink bottled water for nearly five years.

2 ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota being preserved for public display
Ever since finding the first two in Lake Mendota four years ago, Tamara Thomsen has been on a mission to chart the location of more.


Former Sun Prairie West High School principal faces charges
The request follows the July arrest of former dean Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, who faces multiple child sex-crime charges

Bills working their way through the state legislature support Wisconsin farmers
An effort by Wisconsin lawmakers to help the state's farm economy and give people access to affordable, locally-grown farm products.

World News

Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK
The former Conservative MP says the UK needs "glorious revolution", as the Tories describe Reform as a "party of has-been politicians".

'It was far too soon': Referee and student among those killed in Iran
More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.

Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.

Guantanamo detainee paid 'substantial' compensation by UK to settle torture complicity case
Detained without trial in 2006, Zubaydah is one of 15 people who remain at the US military prison.

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient
Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.

Hailee Steinfeld's bump and Jessie Buckley's blue dress - Golden Globes red carpet photos
Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld and Paul Mescal were among the stars pictured ahead of the ceremony.

Vets under increasing pressure to make money for corporate owners, BBC told
Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.

Trump shouldn't be fooled by Venezuela prisoner release pledge, says jailed politician's son
Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of terrorism and treason for challenging the 2024 presidential election result.

Huge Roman villa uncovered under popular park in ‘amazing discovery’
The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam Country Park.

Timothée Chalamet beats Leonardo DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory
The Marty Supreme star is among the big winners at the Globes and gets a boost in his quest for an Oscar.

Top moments: Amy Poehler and Snoop Dogg to K-Pop triumphs
The annual award ceremony included plenty of star-power and banter, while bringing the Oscars race into focus.

The full list of winners
The stars of Adolescence, including Stephen Graham, join Hollywood A-listers on the winners' podium.

Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Adolescence and other highlights
One Battle After Another and Adolescence swept the Golden Globes as Hollywood's awards season kicks off.

Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital
The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated

Eggie, Neo, Isaac and Memo are domestic robots. But would you let them load your dishwasher?
Joe Tidy meets robots being trained to clean up all your mess.

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

The thorny issue of multi-club ownership in football
Strasbourg fans thought they had it good from being aligned with Chelsea. Then manager Liam Rosenior walked out mid-season to take charge of the Blues.

Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves - and fear dying alone.

Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche
Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

High screen time limits vocabulary in toddlers, research finds
Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

Inquest opens into Withernsea sea deaths
Mark Ratcliffe entered the water in an attempt to try to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace.

London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says
According to the latest data, there were 97 homicides in London in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014.

UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers, ministers believe
Existing law could be used to approve the use of military force to stop sanction-busting ships operated by Russia and Iran.

Avalanche kills British skier in French Alps
An avalanche near La Plagne resort in south-eastern France has killed a British man believed to be in his 50s.

US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell
Powell called the investigation unprecedented following his refusal to cut interest rates despite demands by Donald Trump.

Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49
Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

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The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.

After Venezuela, what next for Trump?
US seizes Maduro, while Trump eyes up next targets

Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role
Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for the Manchester United caretaker role with club chiefs hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.

Are fans being turned off multi-club ownership model?
Strasbourg fans thought they had it good from being aligned with Chelsea. Then manager Liam Rosenior walked out mid-season to take charge of the Blues.