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Cold air, wind and flurries wrap up the weekend
The "unofficial" last week to winter will feel like the season.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus reopens, security concern resolved
The university did warn of an increased police presence for the remainder of the day.

Jordan Stolz finishes 4th in his last Olympic speedskating race
He missed out on his chance to become the first man since 1994 to collect three gold medals in long track speedskating at one Olympics.

Tensions flare during the State Assembly's final day of the session
The Assembly adjourned late Friday night with no movement on the GOP budget surplus plan.

'We've seen a lot of heartbreak': Milwaukee Fire Department pushes to get more smoke alarms in homes after fatal fire
The first fatal fire of 2026 in Milwaukee happened early Thursday morning on the city's North Side.

Wisconsin businesses react to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Many are unsure about what will happen next.

MPS balancing $46 million deficit with prospect of delayed raises for teachers
The district is presenting three options to teachers, school psychologists.

Milwaukee Brewers extend manager Pat Murphy to multi-year deal
He has a record of 190-134 (.586) with the Brewers and is the first skipper in franchise history to win the award.

‘Resounding rejection:’ Wisconsin lawmakers react to SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariffs
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the tariffs caused “economic turbulence,” while Sen. Ron Johnson said now, the justices have created a “HUGE” mess.

10 people killed in snowmobile crashes so far this year in Wisconsin
That’s already close to the total amount of people killed for all of 2025, which was 11.

Lawmakers increasingly say 'I don’t know' to reporters’ questions
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, often uses this response when asked about President Donald Trump or his administration.

Green Bay barber shop owner styles NFL coaches and players while giving back
His most popular haircut is named after one of his biggest clients, the Green Bay Packers head coach, and it's called "The Matt LaFleur fade."

High schools prep for ice fishing state championship as growth of team sport thrives
There are about 120 active high school fishing clubs in the state, according to WIFA.

State Assembly passes dozens of bills ahead of potential final day
The Assembly wasn't able to get through the full Thursday calendar, so lawmakers will be returning to the Capitol on Friday.

Welcome back winter this weekend
Cold air returns, pushing our temperatures closer to normal.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Disney On Ice, winter festival
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

UW-Madison celebrates Team USA women's hockey gold
Six players on team USA have ties to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller's OT goal
U.S. captain Hilary Knight forced overtime by tipping in Laila Edwards' shot from the blue line with 2:04 remaining in regulation.

Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament stymied by weather
The melting ice conditions have also led to the cancellation of the fishing portion of Wisconsin’s largest ice fishing tournament.

'It really resonates': Teachers, students share impact of Jordan Stolz at watch party
The watch party was held at Stolz's elementary school in Hartford.

World News

Met Police officers working for Andrew told to guard Epstein's home, emails show
The Met says it has not identified any wrongdoing by its protection officers "at this time".

'Effective' SEND support won't be taken away, minister says
But the education secretary says children "will be reviewed in terms of their needs", under planned reforms.

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

I cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge
Jade Franks uses her experience of classism to write a hit play which has been picked up by Netflix.

How sister's success paved way for Atkin's Olympic bronze
Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul.

Penis injections, swearing curlers and a wolfdog - Olympic stories you might have missed
The Olympics is a hub of wonderful and weird stories. Here are the ones we didn't expect to tell from Milan-Cortina 2026.

Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale
Milan-Cortina 2026 has been one of the most eventful Winter Olympics in history - in sporting and political terms - so it is appropriate that the final medal event could be the most enticing of all.

Not the medal they wanted - but GB curlers bring spotlight to sport
Who are Great Britain's silver medal-winning curlers? And what might be next for them after another heartbreak?

Your guide to the final day
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms
Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.

Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder
Andrew's arrest has changed the public's view of the Royal Family, putting pressure on Prince William as he moves closer to being king.

All you need to know ahead of the Bafta Film Awards 2026
The biggest night in the British film calendar is upon us - find out who's nominated and how to watch.

We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated
A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity.

The most played music artists for UK cities - some may surprise you
Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.

Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
Student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down by Iranian authorities last month.

Victim killed in skate park double stabbing named
Mason Miller, 20, was killed on Wednesday when he was fatally stabbed, detectives say.

I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late
Studies show burnout in young people is rising and there are a number of reasons why.

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

13,000 calls in three months: How one city is keeping ahead of measles
Nurses and doctors are trying to understand and assuage the concerns some patients have over vaccines.

Tributes paid to 'amazing' men aged 19 and 20 who died on Yr Wyddfa
They have been named locally as Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, from Norfolk.

'We want the truth' - families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of public inquiry
An inquiry into the attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane will hear evidence in London from Monday.

'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

Son lived with mum's body for months after Covid lockdown let him hide murder
Judith Rhead was bludgeoned to death by her son, who was meant to be her carer during Covid.

Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans
Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

My bagpipes dream landed me thousands of followers. A rare chronic illness left me unable to play
Katie Robertson went back and forth to her GP and local hospital before being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome.

Pop star's 50-year search for his birth father
The musician, who was born in a mother and baby home, only found out who his natural father was when he was 59.

Woman's fox rescue forges unusual bond
An injured fox is nursed back to life thanks to a "strong connection" with a Hackney resident.

Ryan Reynolds' sweary reaction to Wrexham drawing Chelsea in the FA Cup
The Hollywood stars share their unedited reactions as they watch the random draw happen live.

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Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning of the End?
The Supreme Court has rejected US President Donald Trump’s global import taxes