Local Wisconsin News

Unconventional warming spaces help fill a need in Brown County during cold stretch
Two northeast Wisconsin organizations are offering unconventional warming spaces to those with no place to go.

Polaris to close plant in Osceola, affecting over 200 workers
The move comes after Polaris’ decision to sell Indian Motorcycles to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm based in Los Angeles.

Wisconsin Badgers unveil their 2026 season schedule
They'll open the season in a neutral-site game against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6.

DeForest Village Board will recommend rejecting QTS data center project
In a statement, village staff said the QTS Data Centers proposal is “not feasible in DeForest.”

Sheboygan County housing development being built for families dealing with dementia
There will be 124 manufactured homes in the community. Some will be ready for move-in this summer.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany gets President Trump’s endorsement
Tiffany will face Josh Schoemann in the partisan primary election, which is in August.

Seasonal temperatures return for the first day of February
Highs return back to the 20s.

'I called CPS': Man speaks out after former friend charged with felony child neglect
Anthony Bodway said he called CPS at least a month before the girl was removed from the Oneida trailer home.

You'll still need all those winter layers Wednesday
Subzero wind chills remain in place.

The first impactful winter storm of the year
From New Mexico to Maine, millions experienced severe winter weather from feet of snow to dangerous ice. This storm even spawned five tornadoes.

Wisconsin GOP Congressman calls shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents 'murder'
Rep. Glenn Grothman said DHS is "going to have to do a better job of educating their people."

Mount Pleasant village board approves Microsoft data center expansion
The village board unanimously approved a proposal Monday night from Microsoft to build 15 new data centers on two additional campuses.

Super Bowl LX executives John Schneider, Eliot Wolf share Green Bay background
Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider and New England Patriots Executive Vice President Eliot Wolf both grew up in the Green Bay area.

Freight drivers face slowdowns amid winter storm, cold temps
Winter weather is part of the job for Wisconsin truck drivers and companies.

Former Sun Prairie principal Jennifer Ploeger charged with failing to report child abuse
According to the criminal complaint, Ploeger was mandated by law to report the child abuse cases she investigated in 2025.

Everyday Heroes: Neenah Brigade builds area youth into leaders
The Brigade tries to keep costs down for its members. They offer affordable programs for area youths in grades 5-12.

Janesville leaders delay decision on data center petition
The city council decided not to take it up again until Feb. 9.

Williams and Sproat believe they'll fit right in with Brewers after arriving in Peralta trade
The 5-foot-7 infielder/outfielder described the Brewers as “a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy — similar to me.”

'Enough is enough': Officials look to take action against negligent landlords
Nearly one dozen apartments have been shut down in Milwaukee due to unsafe conditions this winter.

'It's like I lost a brother': Friends remember Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti
Spencer Lent said he was shocked to learn of his childhood friend Alex Pretti’s death.

World News

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, as he lands in Beijing
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says
The first woman to lead the Church of England in its history is officially confirmed at St Paul's Cathedral.

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' as US military builds up in Gulf
The US president, who has previously vowed to "rescue" protesters in Iran, says a "massive Armada" is on the way to the country.

Top private school 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse
Children at ex-prime minister Tony Blair's former school, Fettes College in Edinburgh, were abused by both teachers and other pupils over decades.

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email
The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.

Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows
The star will break records set by Coldplay and Taylor Swift by staging a 12-night residency.

BBC director general to depart in April after resignation
Tim Davie announced his resignation amid a storm about the way Panorama edited a Donald Trump speech.

Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts as Storm Chandra disruption continues
A severe "danger to life" flood warning is issued for a residential park after the third named storm of the year.

Millionaire GP behind asylum seeker hotels
A firm founded by a GP tried to evict 100 people from flats while planning to move asylum seekers in.

Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party "need to get out the way".

Olivia Dean set to 'light up' Mobo Awards stage
Hip-hop star Eve and comedian Eddie Kadi will host the ceremony being held in Manchester in March.

My dog's treatment cost £1,600 - vet bills are shocking
The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.

'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.

Republicans wrestle with immigration message after Minneapolis backlash
Some lawmakers are questioning the crackdown as public anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.

Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze
During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20-months in jail
Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes.

'I don't let bullies win': US congresswoman defiant after substance thrown at her
The Minnesota Democrat was uninjured and continued to speak at her event, after being sprayed with an unidentified liquid.

EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee
The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.

Players at Australian Open being 'watched like zoo animals' by cameras, Iga Swiatek says
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek says the behind-the-scenes cameras at the Australian Open are watching players "like animals in the zoo".

Government offers UK adults free AI training for work
The online lessons give advice on things such as how to prompt chatbots or complete admin tasks.

'I couldn't save them' - US mum's horror as three sons die falling through pond ice
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

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Braverman Backs Reform
Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Fury to face Makhmudov in April comeback fight
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in the UK on 11 April as he ends his latest spell of retirement.

Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League
With the league phase of the Champions League almost over, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

Fresh or undercooked? Djokovic unsure where fortune leaves him
Novak Djokovic has only played 11 sets on his way to the Australian Open semi-finals, largely thanks to some good fortune. Does that help or hinder him?

Ireland replace Aki for 'disciplinary reasons'
Bundee Aki is not with the Ireland squad for their Six Nations camp in Portugal with the Connacht centre the subject of a misconduct complaint after his side's URC defeat by Leinster on Saturday.