Local Wisconsin News

State lawmakers weigh in on whether stalled postpartum Medicaid bill will pass this session
Last November, Democrats hit a procedural roadblock when they tried to force a floor vote on the measure.

New high-tech scanners coming to all MPS high school and traditional middle schools
MPS plans to have the high-tech scanners installed and fully operational by mid-April.

Few flurries tonight with quieter days ahead
Temperatures in many areas will reach into the 30s later this week.

Blair cheese plant to lay off 86 workers as it transitions to cottage cheese production
It comes amid a rising demand for the product in recent years.

Measles case confirmed in Dane County by Wisconsin DHS, connected to UW-Madison
Here's a list of campus locations where people may have been exposed.

Major League Baseball will distribute Brewers games this year
The Brewers previously had a contract with FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley fires HR employee responsible for lapse in health benefits
Milwaukee County had a health care contract with UnitedHealthcare, but it expired at the end of 2025.

Watertown mayor highlights new YMCA, veterans memorial wall
Mayor Robert Stocks shares more details about some big projects being worked on by the city.

More long-term closures on I-94 begin
The project has now reached the Early East Leg stage of construction, which will focus on 27th Street.

Packers hire former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as DC
Gannon was fired from his head coaching position after his third season with Arizona ended in a 3-14 record.

Brookfield police officer shoots, seriously injures 31-year-old suspect
Police were responding to a car crash where a suspect fled on foot and then began firing at officers.

Madison passes temporary data center moratorium
Any permits for new, large data centers within city limits will not be considered for the next 12 months.

Looking at the vulnerability of private drinking water wells and PFAS contamination
Because there aren’t national rules limiting PFAS in private wells, responsibility falls to the states.

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather.

Mother-daughter team rescues lost sheep in Ozaukee County
People throughout Ozaukee County shared daily sightings and surveillance camera footage online.

Milwaukee free meal site more than doubles number of meals given out per month
Organizers said they have seen a dramatic increase in people utilizing their services since the fall of 2025.

Jaidon Lipscomb hits winning free throws, scores 21 to lead Cleveland State over Milwaukee 90-88
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Now Hiring: Transmission remanufacturer ETE Reman to hire 125+ new employees
No prior experience in the automotive industry is required. The company offers on-site training.

'As soon as we get it, it's going out the door': Local nonprofit faces pet food shortage as demand soars
A recent surge in requests for assistance is stretching the resources of a Milwaukee nonprofit organization that cares for animals.

'Alex was a stand-up person': Green Bay cyclists ride in memory of Alex Pretti
Cyclists gathered in downtown Green Bay for a memorial bike ride in honor of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents.

World News

Police assess reports of alleged misconduct after Mandelson emails published
The peer is accused of passing on sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

Serial killer Steve Wright admits murder of teenager Victoria Hall in 1999
Steve Wright is already serving a whole life jail sentence for the murders of five women in 2006.

The 17 most memorable moments from the Grammy Awards
The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles.

Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.

Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death
Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

Terminally ill bride's final months marred by pension stress
Caoimhe was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2025 after an optician spotted bleeding behind her eye.

January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record
Anyone thinking it had been a particularly drab and wet January, that has been confirmed by the Met Office's latest monthly figures, as Chris Fawkes explains.

MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.

Fifa president Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans
Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.

Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

'Marry me' and Epstein's 'baby boy' - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails
The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.

Takeaways from the millions of newly released files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing
Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

Steve Wright - the 'cruel' serial killer who hated women
Steve Wright's admission that he murdered Victoria Hall confirms he killed six women over a seven-year period.

What is Moltbook - the 'social media network for AI'?
The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

See the full list of Grammy Awards winners
A guide to the main prizes at Sunday's 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

What is going on with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia?
Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is plunged into doubt after he is left out of their squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.

Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?
Questions on who will call the shots remain unanswered, as Reform prepares to announce who will lead the party in Wales.

Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?
Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year
An election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day
Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.

Daily Mail made me feel like a victim again, Baroness Lawrence tells court
She is part of a group of high-profile figures suing the newspaper's publisher over unlawful information gathering.

Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

XL Bullies mauled rapper's mum-in-law to death
A jury is told how leaving Esther Martin alone with 10 XL Bully dogs was "a recipe for disaster".

Hollywood sign boss says CGI used as part of Sydney Sweeney bra stunt
The boss of the Hollywood Sign Trust says it would take hours to decorate the entire landmark with lingerie.

Bad Bunny makes history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.

Watch: Must-see moments from this year's ceremony
From 'ICE out' to Cher forgetting her lines, watch the best moments from this year's ceremony.