Local Wisconsin News

Community grieves after deadly Kenosha apartment fire that killed three children
Officials are waiting for autopsy results before releasing new information, including whether smoke detectors were working inside the unit.

Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
Court officials say the hearings could take more than a week, meaning they would extend through Thursday’s anniversary of the attack.

Light snow wraps up tonight with cold air lingering
Minor snowfall accumulation is expected.

Eau Claire County Administrator Jon Johnson shares funding priorities
Johnson took office in September and said his number one goal is to work on economic development.

‘Erin’s Law’ passes Wisconsin Assembly, putting its fate in the Senate next year
Three Republicans are rumored to be opposed, putting a floor vote on the measure in jeopardy when 2026 arrives.

Photos: Winter storm dumps snow across Wisconsin
Snow affected much of the state over the weekend. Take a look at photos from Wisconsin residents.

Here's how much snow Wisconsin got over the weekend
Find out which areas got the highest amounts and what totals looked like in your area.

Investigators urge witnesses of the deadly shooting at a child's party in California to come forward
The victims who died ranged in age from eight to 21, said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office.

'She responded to so many girls': Waukesha teen with cancer impacted others through personal videos
Zuza Beine used social media as an outlet to share her cancer journey and her favorite beauty products.

UW-Milwaukee researchers discover way to turn EV battery in fertilizer
It’s a way to get more use out of EV batteries, which typically last about 15 years and are costly to recycle.

Now Hiring: BAYCOM seeks field technicians to work with public safety agencies
The employee-owned company provides voice and data communications for first responders, government and business.

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Adobe Analytics has estimated that U.S. shoppers will spend $14.2 billion online Monday, or 6.3% more than in 2024.

'Our connecting flights were all canceled': Holiday travelers face flight delays and cancellations amid snowstorm
Wisconsin received several inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. This caused many disruptions in the air and on the ground.

'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
That made it the highest international opening ever for an animated movie and the fourth highest global debut of any kind.

Madison residents cleaning up after record-setting snowfall
Several inches of snow fell throughout the day Saturday and into early Sunday morning.

In Focus: The Beat Goes On Records and More a part of West Bend’s thriving small business scene
Owner Joe Zaremba joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the resurgence of records and how he carries on a tradition in town.

In Focus: Sen. Feyen on what legislative issues are important to West Bend
He represents much of Washington County.

In Focus: West Bend Mayor Joel Ongert discusses growth in the region
Ongert shared how he is working to grow opportunities in the community.

Spotlight on West Bend
Ryan Burk talks with legislators and a local business about the growth taking place in town and the issues that matter to residents.

Holiday travelers weather the snowstorm
Wisconsin received several inches of snow on the ground, which created trouble for travelers heading back home from the Thanksgiving holiday.

World News

OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error
The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

Doctors in England to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

Zelensky says Ukraine territory 'most difficult' issue, as US envoy prepares to meet Putin
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public
The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.

Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.

Hillsborough police report 'may not give answers'
A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

Regulator backtracks on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan
Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.

Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.

Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.

'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics
The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.

How competitive spreadsheeting became a high-stakes e-sport with a £45,000 prize pot
Two co-founders behind the competitive Excel UK chapter explain how the game works.

Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.

David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?
Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.

I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?
The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.

WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.

An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.

Global shortage of obesity jabs, warns WHO
Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.

PM says UK must engage with China despite security worries
The PM spoke at the Lady Mayor's banquet, traditionally used to set out foreign policy for the year ahead.

Banquet, Bowie and football in upcoming German state visit
King Charles this week in Windsor will host the first state visit from Germany for 27 years.

Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair'
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.

Heads of UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of war crimes, officer tells inquiry
An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations.

Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school
The teenager was travelling in a minibus when it collided with a car in Toulston Lane, police say.

Weather warnings issued as heavy rain hits the UK with flooding expected
Parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in just one day.

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The Budget: Rachel Reeves denies claims she lied in the run-up
The chancellor says she can be trusted, after claims she misled the public before Budget.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast?
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”

When F1 title has gone to a final-race three-way fight
BBC Sport looks back at previous occasions when three drivers have gone into the final race of the season with a chance of winning the F1 title.

I want to fight Wilder next - Usyk
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk names Deontay Wilder as the preferred opponent for his next fight.

Sutton's predictions v Tailenders host Felix White
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Felix White - and AI - with his predictions for the midweek Premier League fixtures.

Five reasons for English positivity before Gabba Test
While all hope may seem lost, BBC Sport looks at five reasons England can be positive before the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.