Local Wisconsin News

Unconventional warming spaces help fill a need in Brown County during cold stretch
Two northeast Wisconsin organizations are offering unconventional warming spaces to those with no place to go.

Polaris to close plant in Osceola, affecting over 200 workers
The move comes after Polaris’ decision to sell Indian Motorcycles to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm based in Los Angeles.

Wisconsin Badgers unveil their 2026 season schedule
They'll open the season in a neutral-site game against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6.

DeForest Village Board will recommend rejecting QTS data center project
In a statement, village staff said the QTS Data Centers proposal is “not feasible in DeForest.”

Sheboygan County housing development being built for families dealing with dementia
There will be 124 manufactured homes in the community. Some will be ready for move-in this summer.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany gets President Trump’s endorsement
Tiffany will face Josh Schoemann in the partisan primary election, which is in August.

Seasonal temperatures return for the first day of February
Highs return back to the 20s.

'I called CPS': Man speaks out after former friend charged with felony child neglect
Anthony Bodway said he called CPS at least a month before the girl was removed from the Oneida trailer home.

You'll still need all those winter layers Wednesday
Subzero wind chills remain in place.

The first impactful winter storm of the year
From New Mexico to Maine, millions experienced severe winter weather from feet of snow to dangerous ice. This storm even spawned five tornadoes.

Wisconsin GOP Congressman calls shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents 'murder'
Rep. Glenn Grothman said DHS is "going to have to do a better job of educating their people."

Mount Pleasant village board approves Microsoft data center expansion
The village board unanimously approved a proposal Monday night from Microsoft to build 15 new data centers on two additional campuses.

Super Bowl LX executives John Schneider, Eliot Wolf share Green Bay background
Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider and New England Patriots Executive Vice President Eliot Wolf both grew up in the Green Bay area.

Freight drivers face slowdowns amid winter storm, cold temps
Winter weather is part of the job for Wisconsin truck drivers and companies.

Former Sun Prairie principal Jennifer Ploeger charged with failing to report child abuse
According to the criminal complaint, Ploeger was mandated by law to report the child abuse cases she investigated in 2025.

Everyday Heroes: Neenah Brigade builds area youth into leaders
The Brigade tries to keep costs down for its members. They offer affordable programs for area youths in grades 5-12.

Janesville leaders delay decision on data center petition
The city council decided not to take it up again until Feb. 9.

Williams and Sproat believe they'll fit right in with Brewers after arriving in Peralta trade
The 5-foot-7 infielder/outfielder described the Brewers as “a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy — similar to me.”

'Enough is enough': Officials look to take action against negligent landlords
Nearly one dozen apartments have been shut down in Milwaukee due to unsafe conditions this winter.

'It's like I lost a brother': Friends remember Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti
Spencer Lent said he was shocked to learn of his childhood friend Alex Pretti’s death.

World News

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Tehran says it is ready for dialogue with the US but will “respond like never before” if necessary.

Mum says university 'failed' son who took his own life after grade error
Geography student Ethan Brown should have been awarded a 2:1 degree but was wrongly told he could not graduate.

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says
The first woman to lead the Church of England in its history is officially confirmed at St Paul's Cathedral.

Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows
The star will break records set by Coldplay and Taylor Swift by staging a 12-night residency.

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape
Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.

Millionaire GP behind asylum seeker hotels
A firm founded by a GP tried to evict 100 people from flats while planning to move asylum seekers in.

Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
Donald Trump's son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.

Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas
Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

My dog's treatment cost £1,600 - vet bills are shocking
The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

Is the US preparing to strike Iran?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League
With the league phase of the Champions League almost over, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.

Republicans wrestle with immigration message after Minneapolis backlash
Some lawmakers are questioning the crackdown as public anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.

AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email
The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.

Top private school 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse
Children at ex-prime minister Tony Blair's former school, Fettes College in Edinburgh, were abused by both teachers and other pupils over decades.

Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party "need to get out the way".

TV chef Kerridge tips restaurant with hygiene issues for third Michelin star
Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, in Ceredigion, is Wales' only two-star Michelin restaurant.

US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Fury to face Makhmudov in April comeback fight
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in the UK on 11 April as he ends his latest spell of retirement.

Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League
With the league phase of the Champions League almost over, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

Fulham agree to sign Man City winger Bobb for £27m
Fulham agree a £27million deal with Manchester City to sign Oscar Bobb.

Fresh or undercooked? Djokovic unsure where fortune leaves him
Novak Djokovic has only played 11 sets on his way to the Australian Open semi-finals, largely thanks to some good fortune. Does that help or hinder him?

West Ham agree £35.5m sale of Paqueta to Flamengo
West Ham agree a deal to sell Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo for more than 41m euros (£35.5m).

Moeen lauds anti-racism steps as he joins Yorkshire
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali says there was "no doubt in my mind" about joining Yorkshire despite historical racism, as he abandons his retirement from county cricket.

Will anyone deny Sabalenka at Australian Open?
Aryna Sabalenka is two wins away from continuing her reign of dominance with a third Australian Open title in four years. Will anyone stop her?