Local Wisconsin News

Evers says 74 municipalities to get $282 million to improve drinking water quality
Funds will help communities build water infrastructure projects, especially to combat the toxic substance known as PFAS.

Mount Horeb community at odds over proposed development
Mount Horeb’s quaint downtown is known for its Norwegian heritage and specialty shops. 

Packers finally getting more opportunities to see how they measure up against NFC North rivals
The Packers play each of their division rivals over the next three weeks.

No. 23 Wisconsin stays unbeaten with 94-69 rout of SIU Edwardsville
John Blackwell scored 24 points, Nick Boyd added 22 and No. 23 Wisconsin closed a four-game, season-opening homestand.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves game early vs. Cavaliers due to a left groin strain
Coach Doc Rivers didn't have any further update on Antetokounmpo after the Bucks 118-106 loss.

'It’s a trend that's going to create an access problem for patients': Pharmacy closures leave gaps in coverage across Wisconsin
Pharmacy Closings Leave Gaps in Coverage Across Wisconsin

Everyday Hero: For 3 decades, Wisconsinite fixes up donated computers for the community
Pat Blan refurbished 250 computers for the community last year.

Wet and slushy roads will make for slower travel
Rain and snow will continue until early afternoon.

Mitchell's 37 points power Cavaliers to victory over Bucks as Antetokounmpo exits with injury
The game was tied at 88 before Cleveland took control with a 12-3 run late in the third and early in the fourth quarter.

4 people charged in a disturbing child neglect case to appear in court
The 41-page criminal complaint details allegations of nutritional, emotional, medical, physical, psychological and educational neglect.

Why repairs and renovations aren’t enough for Milwaukee’s outdated courthouse complex
At the center of the nearly $500 million project is the replacement of the aging Public Safety Building, which dates back to 1929.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs won't need to go on IR and could be ready Sunday, coach Matt LaFleur says
Jacobs received some good news on the knee injury that caused the three-time Pro Bowl selection to exit a victory over the New York Giants.

Thanksgiving travel appears on track to be a record-breaker
Surge in travelers exepected to start Tuesday.

SNAP recipient details stress over benefits during government shutdown
Julia Bennker has been on and off the federal food assistance program since 2009.

Police warn of possible burglaries tied to South American crime group
Residents are urged to stay vigilent.

Spectrum celebrates broadband network expansion in Sheboygan County
Spectrum announces services to more than 3,500 homes and small businesses in previously unserved or underserved addresses.

Actor Danny Masterson asks for rape convictions to be tossed over lawyer errors
Masterson, now 49, was convicted May 31, 2023, of two counts of rape by force or fear.

Weathering winter: Get ready for Wisconsin's upcoming winter
Your Weather on the 1's team gets you ready for the upcoming winter with a forecast for the season ahead and ways to stay prepared all winter long.

Pewaukee Mayor Steve Bierce weighs in on city's economic profile
The City of Pewaukee has established several shared services with other communities to help provide some tax relief for residents.

Student dies after being shot 2 blocks from Milwaukee high school
MPD said a 17-year-old suspect was also taken to a hospital for treatment. That suspect was arrested, per MPD.

World News

UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert
Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".

Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK
The figures also reveal migration peaked 38,000 higher than previously reported in the year to March 2023.

Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'
In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.

How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.

A new ticketing law could ban resales above face value. How much will fans save?
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.

Cloudflare outage takes down X and ChatGPT
The company says it is working to understand the full impact of a problem which potentially "impacts multiple customers."

Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.

US to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince's visit
Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.

'I hated that I looked Asian': KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

Once-extinct wildcats to make a comeback in England
Fifty wildcats could be reintroduced to the countryside in south west England, conservationists say.

Is phubbing ruining your relationship? Here's how to fix it
Rather than criticising yourself about your lack of self-control, focus on being more intentional about your screen time.

When is the Epstein files vote - and why does Trump now say he wants them released?
The measure is expected to reach the House floor on Tuesday, but faces other procedural and legal hurdles afterwards.

What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?
Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.

Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?
Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.

Scotland prepares for winner takes all World Cup qualifier
Steve Clarke's side is now one game away from qualifying for the first time since 1998.

Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.

StubHub and Wayfair among firms named in online pricing investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

Stranger Things star to make her West End debut
The US actress will swap the screen for the stage when she takes on the leading lady role of Juliet.

At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, human rights group says
A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges "systematic killings and cover-ups".

Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines
Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.

Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says
A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.

La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials due to injury
The drag performer will miss this weekend's shows in order to rest, producers have confirmed.

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Will the (latest) asylum system reforms work?
The Home Secretary announces an overhaul of the asylum system, but will it work?

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump changed his mind on the Epstein files?
Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.

The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years
Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones
Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.

'Scotland must shake shackles of past to grasp World Cup dream'
Scotland must seize on Denmark's vulnerability to earn the win on Tuesday - live on the BBC - that will take them to their first World Cup since 1998.

I still don't know how to get Smith out - Broad
Stuart Broad admits he still does not know how to get Steve Smith out and says the Ashes will be a "long series" if England cannot dismiss the Australia batter early.