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Former Badgers help U.S. rout Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals
Megan Keller, Laila Edwards, Hannah Bilka and Britta Curl-Salemme also scored in an outing during which the U.S. had five goals in the second period.

Restaurant owner detained by immigration officials, community offers support
Noel Quintana and his wife Ofelia co-own Señor Machetes, which opened in 2019.

Kenosha school leaders prepare to take action after gun-related incidents at Bradford High School this week
On Wednesday, police arrested a 16-year-old who brought with a loaded gun to school.

Competitive congressional race in Wisconsin heats up, as Democrats try to take back House
The race for Wisconsin’s third congressional district could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin
The bill looks to create a new autonomous driving safety board through WisDOT.

Turning heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day
How one small donation can help your local ecosystem and get your ex's thorn out of your side

Spring tease ahead this weekend
Expect afternoon highs in the 40s and low 50s.

Prolonged snow coverage leads to areas of snow mold
Thanks to big snowfall events this winter and weeks of prolonged snow cover, residents are discovering fungus on their lawns.

DNR warns of ice dangers heading into sturgeon spearing opener, as temps rise
Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend, meaning anglers need to be careful on frozen bodies of water

Last month was one of the warmest Januaries on record
The global mean temperature for January was above-average for the 50th straight year.

UW-Madison students now required to disclose vaccination status under new policy
It comes after a student tested positive for measles, leading to multiple exposures. UW clarified the policy doesn't require someone to be vaccinated.

Ascension Wisconsin physician works to make health care accessible
Dr. Chris Ford is an emergency medicine physician at Ascension Wisconsin. He also takes part in "Walk with a Doc” and “Black Men in White Coats."

Things to do around Wisconsin: Valentine's Day events, Broadway show, antique show
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin restaurants make tough choices as beef prices soar to record highs
In December 2022, the price for a pound was $4.76, and two months ago, the price increased to $6.52.

Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng powers Bucks past Oklahoma City, 110-93
Dieng had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocks.

Smitten spenders: Local stores optimistic about Valentine’s Day shopping
Valentine's spending is expected to reach $29 billion this year.

Catcher William Contreras, Brewers reach $9.4 million, 1-year deal just before arbitration hearing
This marks the second straight year in which the two-time All-Star has agreed to terms on a deal shortly before a potential arbitration hearing.

Left-hander José Quintana finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies
Quintana, who turned 37 last month, went 11-7 with a 3.96 ERA last year in 24 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Great weekend to spend outdoors
Temperatures continue to get even warmer.

'We have increased some pricing': Florists discuss tariff, weather impacts as Valentine's Day approaches
Valentine's Day costs are on the rise due to tariffs and weather affecting flower prices. Stores are seeing prices rise as much as 15%.

World News

How Weston handled pressure to win Olympic gold and GB's first medal
Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world, making history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina and securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Games.

Two jailed over plot to attack Jewish community
Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein planned to carry out an "Isis-inspired plot", a court hears.

Watch: How Andrew's BBC interview compares to what Epstein emails tell us now
Following the latest release of the Epstein files, claims made by the then Prince Andrew in 2019 are under fresh scrutiny.

'We are not protected' says Hebron mayor as Israel expands West Bank control
Palestinians say an Israeli power grab shuts them out of decisions on planning and development in West Bank.

Trump says Iran regime change is 'best thing that could happen'
The US President's comment comes as a second aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East to pile pressure on Iran.

US politicians urge Mandelson to give evidence over Epstein
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.

The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers
Eileen Guo and Alysa Liu have been thrust into a debate that goes far beyond sports.

Boxers, dancers and weightlifters - the war dead pictured on banned Ukrainian slider's helmet
Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.

Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now
Three judges rule against the Home Office in a massive blow to the government, but say the ban must remain until a further hearing.

British couple held by Taliban describe 'culture shock' returning to UK
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were released by the Taliban in September after being detained for seven-and-a-half months.

Can Bangladesh's new leader bring change after election landslide?
Tarique Rahman is set to be Bangladesh's next prime minister, 18 months after mass protests ousted its longest-serving leader.

Hobbies could hold key to beating loneliness, say Lib Dems
Party leader Sir Ed Davey sets out plans to boost funding for community groups and hobby enthusiasts.

Surprise winner as Australia's Baff wins snowboard cross gold
Watch as Australia's Josie Baff wins gold in the women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles
Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.

Vomiting Musgrave battles heat & Norwegians to set new best
The 35-year-old Scot finished sixth in the 10km interval start freestyle to post Britain's best finish in a Winter Olympic cross-country skiing event.

Vonn needs more surgery but 'feels more like herself'
Lindsey Vonn says she is "finally feeling" more like herself but will require at least two more operations on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.

Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick
Romance rumours have swirled around co-stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. But is all as it seems?

The Papers: 'Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful' and 'Matt grabs Olympic gold'
A number of front pages carry a photo of skeleton racer Matt Weston, who took home Team GB's first 2026 Winter Olympics medal on Friday night.

She didn't expect to fall in love with a chatbot - and then have to say goodbye
Rae began speaking to Barry after a difficult divorce, but Barry lives on an old model of ChatGPT that's being shut down.

Is dining out dying out?
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.

He was once a teen 'superstar'. Why did James Van Der Beek need help to pay his medical bills?
A fundraiser was setup to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed
Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change
The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'
Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.

Time will heal Beckham family relationship, says Gordon Ramsay
The celebrity chef urged Brooklyn to remember "one day you're not going to have your Mum and Dad", in the wake of a fall out with parents Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham.

Two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche
The Britons had been part of a group of five people accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d'Isère.

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact
Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

Temperatures to plummet as more ice and snow warnings come into force
The weather will turn markedly colder, with a new front bringing in potentially more snow.

Bad Bunny shoots up UK charts after Super Bowl show
The Puerto Rican superstar has achieved a new career best in the UK albums and singles charts.

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
And an update from Tehran.