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'It just makes Plymouth': Cheesy New Year's Eve celebration a source of pride in Plymouth
The first New Year’s Eve cheese drop happened in 2007, using a styrofoam slice. Over the years, it has aged to perfection into an aluminum variety.

Tubing hill reopens at Winter Park Recreation Area in Kewaunee County for New Year's Eve
A moderate snow was falling in the late morning.

Reports: Green Bay Packers claim cornerback Trevon Diggs
Diggs was waived by the Cowboys Tuesday.

Kids celebrate New Year's Eve at Madison Children's Museum
It's the second year the Children's Museum has hosted a Baby New Year Party.

Packers sign Ridder to practice squad and remain noncommittal on plans for regular-season finale
The Packers (9-6-1) are locked into the NFC’s No. 7 playoff seed for a third straight year by losing 41-24 to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.

Welcoming frigid air to start 2026
Lingering light snow will wrap up before New Year's celebrations.

Ways to stay healthy during flu season
There is a lot of sickness going around Wisconsin, which follows a national trend.

Many places will start 2026 with subzero morning low temperatures
Ringing in the new year with a return of arctic air.

Assembly Minority Leader says closer numbers ‘yielded some wins’ this year
Democrats picked up 10 seats in the 2024 election, which helped narrow the gap with Republicans, who remain in control.

2025: Weather in Review
2025 made the record books for numerous impactful weather events.

Statewide options for free rides home on New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day
According to WisDOT, during last year’s holiday season there were 403 crashes involving impaired drivers.

Wisconsin day cares impacted by flu and other illnesses
The Learning Experience in Oak Creek serves about 60 students ranging in ages from 6-months-old to 12-years-old.

Drivers urged to 'pay attention' after expansion of 'Move Over Law'
Drivers are now required to move over for all disabled vehicles with hazard lights on.

Wisconsin receives more than $203 million for rural health care investments
DHS applied for $1B in funding from CMS, which would amount to $200M annually. Funding has yet to be announced for the next four years of the program.

Golf is a family affair for Steve Stricker's family and that includes wife Nicki
Steve Stricker has a foursome of golfers in his clan.

UW-Eau Claire professor shares the stage with Snoop Dogg
It was also his first NFL game.

Claire Sardina reflects on Lightning & Thunder, the Milwaukee act that inspired 'Song Sung Blue'
Our Courtny Gerrish spoke with the real life Claire Sardina on the movie and the life story of the Milwaukee musicians being shared to millions.

Portis, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Hornets 123-113 for first back-to-back wins since October
Doc Rivers moved past George Karl into sole possession of sixth place with 1,176 career wins as a head coach.

Wisconsin Republican legislative leader says parties need to define ‘what they stand for’ in 2026
The remaining months of floor session in 2026 will be critical with the balance of power up for grabs under new legislative maps.

Snow storms offer welcome boost for some local businesses
Local businesses help northern Wisconsin dig out of snow.

World News

UK gears up for new year celebrations as thousands gather in London
About 100,000 people are expected to attend the capital's iconic fireworks event along the Thames.

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor's office in Fasa.

Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable
Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from St Petersburg, Russia, to the Israeli port of Haifa.

Nurse 'lucky to be alive' after crowbar attack at hospital
Nurse Megan Lynch was stood at a vending machine when she was hit over the head with the crowbar.

EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites
It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.

Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".

Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision
Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.

Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders
Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.

Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already under way according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman
Kenner Jones's lies about being a journalist, a priest and a surgeon are unveiled in a documentary.

Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Trump vetoes first bills of his second term
Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives.

Man charged with murder after car hits pedestrian
Liverpool fan Ruben Nunes, 34, died at the scene of the crash on Chapel Close, the Met Police said.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

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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.

Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler
An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley

Swashbuckling Puss embarks on a brave quest
Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star.

Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

Not just results - why Maresca is under pressure
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca needs results to improve but issues off the pitch are adding to the pressure, BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella explains.

McIlroy's omission from honours list questioned
After Rory McIlroy completed a career grand slam in 2025, there were calls for him to be knighted.

Living the dream - Hood plans to open Chinese restaurant with Ally Pally winnings
Justin Hood has enjoyed a stunning run on his debut at the PDC World Championship and he is closing in on his dream of opening a Chinese restaurant as a result.

Who will win what in 2026? Make your predictions
Who will win the Premier League, Champions League and Ballon d'Or in 2026? It's time to make your predictions.

Cole leaves Leicester after 18 years 'with heavy heart'
Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons.