Local Wisconsin News

Apartment fire displaces dozens of families Christmas Day; Milwaukee leaders push for better fire safety regulation
Dozens of families are left without a home after their 46-unit apartment building caught fire on Christmas morning.

Packers fans ready for possible playoff game against the Bears
With so many injuries on the roster, questions remain for the Packers as they take on the Baltimore Ravens.

Cloudy & mild to start the weekend Saturday
Most will record above average high temperatures Saturday.

Political strategists prepare for pivotal 2026 Wisconsin governor's race
It's the first open gubernatorial race in Wisconsin since 2010.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers clinch a playoff berth in Lions' loss to Vikings
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson doubtful and Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers game Saturday
Love practiced on a limited basis this week. Willis hurt his throwing shoulder against the Bears.

Got a bunch of holiday leftovers? Study shows how freezing food could reduce food waste
The study revealed that food waste remains high, however, about 6% of wasted household food in the U.S. were discarded frozen items.

Winter weather for the last weekend of December
Cloudy and quiet Saturday before more rain and snow arrive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Packers v. Ravens, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, tango holiday party
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Janesville nonprofit serves hundreds of free Christmas meals to the community
The nonprofit "ECHO" has been holding the event annually for more than 40 years.

Salvation Army's 36th annual Christmas Family Feast feeds thousands
The Salvation Army fed thousands at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Ravens game
This is an opponent the Packers don't play very often in the regular season. This is their first game against Baltimore since 2021.

The North Pole: More than a Christmas story
The North Pole is more than just a home to elves and reindeer. It has a rich history of exploration.

Capuchin Community Services continues Christmas Eve meal tradition
Capuchin Community Services continued its decades-long tradition of feeding the community on Christmas Eve at St. Ben's.

Holiday shoppers support local stores on Christmas Eve
Store owners at West Towne Mall say it's been a busy holiday shopping season.

Wisconsin travelers hit the roads and skies for holidays
About 2.5 million Wisconsinites are expected to travel through New Years Day.

How some of Santa's little reindeer relate to the weather
There are several ties to weather, Santa and his reindeer.

A guide to recycling post-holiday waste
From gift wrap to holiday lights, here's what can and cannot be recycled.

Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94
Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% to snap a three-game losing streak.

World News

Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes Kyiv before US-Ukraine peace talks
Poland's military says its air force took a "preventative" response to secure its airspace.

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes
Almost one million people have been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne
England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

Family of man missing at sea pay tribute
The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

How did Taylor Swift announce her engagement on Insta? Take our quiz to find out
Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025
Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

Both these influencers are successful - but only one is human
Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025
From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian president says he will see his US counterpart in Florida, as Kyiv's mayor says Russia launched new air strikes on the capital.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution
Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

The Papers: 'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers'
Apparent plans for a royal visit to the US in the new year and a new Army recruitment scheme lead Saturday's papers.

'Who needs sleep?' says embroiderer recreating the entire Bayeux Tapestry
Mia Hansson hopes to complete her replica by the time the original work returns to France.

British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.

One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
Heavy snow is expected in New York and southern Connecticut during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

Three people unaccounted for after house fire
One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.

I was homeless but ice skating changed my life
Charlie one day hopes to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

Beating loneliness by bridging the generation gap
Student Joe, 21, says visiting Janice each week "doesn't feel like work".

Does religion have a role to play in sport?
Athletes and footballers tell us if talking about their faith impacts how they are treated in sport.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne
England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.