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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.

Snow follwed by dangerously cold temperatures this weekend
The next arctic front will surge south into the Ohio River Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this weekend, bringing dangerous wind chills.

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.

Clearing overnight but colder for the weekend
Highs on Saturday will only be in the teens and 20s.

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.

What are 287(g) agreements? Wisconsin sheriff's departments strengthen cooperation with ICE
The agreements give local law enforcement the power to identify, process and detain undocumented individuals.

The Bucks' new president on Giannis, the future and family
Josh Glessing, a Wisconsin native, succeeds Peter Feigin.

State lawmakers differ over data center regulations
Discussions continue in the State Capitol on the best ways to regulate the growing number of data centers in Wisconsin.

World News

Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.

Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man'
Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.

Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The White House defended the post at first, calling to "stop the fake outrage", as members of both parties condemned the video.

Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Wetherspoon dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.

Summer camp leader jailed for sexually abusing boys after lacing sweets with tranquilliser
Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys and drugging his wife.

Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

Watch: BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.

Murder charge after student stabbed near university
Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.

Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations
The party says it "has now received legal advice" that a 2013 inquiry into the allegations "was flawed in several respects".

Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.

Son of rapper Lil Jon believed dead, days after going missing
Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday

Five golds including big air on day one - Saturday's Winter Olympics guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Spanish skater given Minions music permission
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.

Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city?
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

'I made friends for life' - 10-year-old star on filming new Lord of the Flies drama
Alfie Kiely spent three months in Malaysia while shooting Lord of the Flies, playing one of the "Littluns".

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

'I love her to bits' – elderly couple get engaged in care home
Pamela Walters, 85, and Colin Hopper, 73, met four years ago at Picton Care Home in Porthcawl.

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office
Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.

Millions of documents - but Epstein's victims say they are no closer to justice
One campaigner says the files are "symptomatic of a broken system of how we treat women - how we view survivors".

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

The household names that appear in the files
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers
The show will be made by Craig Mazin, who co-created the acclaimed game adaptation The Last Of Us.

Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues
As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains.

Serial killer Steve Wright jailed for 40 years for teen Victoria Hall's murder
Wright, who also murdered five women in Ipswich in 2006, is sentenced for killing the teenager.

YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful
The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual contact charges
A grand jury indictment announced on Friday supersedes initial charges brought by state prosecutors last month.

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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.