Local Wisconsin News

Green Bay unveils a culinary adventure with the Cheese Curd Trail
The experience is a mobile passport that takes you to a variety of participating restaurants for cheese curds.

Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5 and more than 200 injured
An official told reporters that the suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who first came to Germany in 2006.

National Weather Year-in-Review: High-impact events highlighted a busy year in weather
From snowstorms and severe weather to a devastating hurricane season, 2024 will be remembered as a busy year in the weather world.

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the measure.





Victims killed in Abundant Life Christian School shooting identified
The shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday left two victims dead and six others injured, according to police.

One-on-one interview with Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes
Barnes said investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School.

Groups organize toy drive for families affected by school shooting
Nicole Polarek and her family survived the July 4th parade shooting in 2022. They started a toy drive for families from ALCS.

Bidens make Christmas visit to Children's National Hospital as potential government shutdown looms
Biden is the first president to join his wife for the event for four straight years, Children’s National Hospital CEO Michelle Riley-Brown said.





Sidearm-throwing lefty reliever Hoby Milner agrees to 1-year deal with his local Texas Rangers
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Cooper making big difference for Packers defense in his rookie season
In his return after missing three games, Cooper recorded a sack and his first career interception in Sunday’s 30-13 victory at Seattle.

Alabama profits off prisoners who work at fast food restaurants, but are deemed too dangerous for parole
In the past five years, over 500 prisoners have worked at local Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King and Applebee’s restaurants alone.

Hitting the snowmobile trails? Take these safety precautions
DNR said two of the most common factors to off-highway vehicle crashes during the holiday season are weak ice and impaired vehicle operation.





‘It was an excellent night for Republicans’: Assembly Majority Leader August previews policy and budget priorities in wake of November election
Though the caucus will still hold a stable majority, it will be the narrowest since gaining control in 2011.

Teacher and teen student killed in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School
The 15-year-old shooter also died and police are investigating potential motive. Six others were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.

Wall Street rises to turn a dismal week into just a bad one
The Fed shocked markets Wednesday by saying worries about inflation could keep it from cutting interest rates in 2025.

Sarah Franklin is set to stay in Wisconsin, signing pro contract with LOVB Madison
Franklin joins a star-studded league, touting Olympians, national champions and international superstars for its inaugural season.





Assessing kids' mental health after Madison school shooting
Office of Children's Mental Health provides resources to help.

How Trump’s tariff proposal could impact Wisconsin
One experts says generally, the negatives outweigh the positives.

How a government shutdown could affect holiday flights
Air traffic controllers and TSA agents are considered essential and would have to work without pay.

U.S. flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
Flu experts suggest everyone get vaccinated, especially as people prepare to attend holiday gatherings where respiratory viruses can spread widely.

World News

Magdeburg Christmas market attack: What we know
Multiple people died and hundreds were injured after an attack at a Christmas market. Here is all we know.

Thousands celebrate winter solstice at historic sites
Crowds gather to watch the sunrise over spiritual sites in Wiltshire and Somerset.

Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas quit RSPCA over abattoir cruelty claims
The TV presenter and ex-Green MP quit after an investigation into some of the charity's approved abattoirs.

Strong winds disrupt travel as Christmas getaway continues
Roads, ferries, rail and air travel face disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year.





Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers
Jamil Hassan, referred to as "the butcher" by people who lived on his street, is among the senior regime figures who have fled with their families.

Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial
Although the Pelicot trial is over, some questions remain over the case that shook France.

Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

What are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?
The hidden messages and memories in the annual round of cards sent out by the Royal Family.





Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on - for now
As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.

Can you remember these 2024 culture moments?
Beyoncé's award snub, Zendaya's method dressing, and an unfortunate payslip mix-up between actors - these are the year's most memorable moments.

Houthi missile strike injures more than a dozen in Tel Aviv
The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park.

Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at Stonehenge
Crowds gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday morning to mark the annual winter solstice.





US avoids government shutdown after bill passes
Congress votes to pass a budget deal to avert what would be the first US federal government shutdown since 2019.

One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence
Hideko Hakamata spent decades fighting to save her brother: the world's longest-serving death row inmate.

England 1966 World Cup squad member Eastham dies at 88
George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, dies aged 88.

Family left 'in tears' after Sikh man's beard cut
The man's family say "everyone's belief systems need to be respected".





The drug-trafficking Rio gangsters who see themselves as God's 'soldiers of crime'
Brazilian narco gangs say they are taking territory for Jesus, and are barring other faiths from the favelas.

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Usyk v Fury 2 - big-fight predictions
BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their predictions for Tyson Fury's rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.

'It's never a red card in a million years'
Motherwell's Dan Casey was sent off for this incident, with referee Chris Graham's decision standing after a VAR review.





The rebel commander running Syria
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen brings us his interview with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

The Mistaken Identity Murders
The shocking story of two innocent teenagers murdered in a case of mistaken identity.