Local Wisconsin News

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner urges residents and businesses to add flood insurance to their policies
Monday, Feb. 9, marks six months since the devastating Wisconsin floods.

What are 287(g) agreements? Wisconsin sheriff's departments strengthen cooperation with ICE
The agreements give local law enforcement the power to identify, process and detain undocumented individuals.

The Bucks' new president on Giannis, the future and family
Josh Glessing, a Wisconsin native, succeeds Peter Feigin.

State lawmakers differ over data center regulations
Discussions continue in the State Capitol on the best ways to regulate the growing number of data centers in Wisconsin.

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
All eyes have been on Antetokounmpo after a wild week of rumors to trade the two-time All-Star away from Milwaukee.

Warmth and snow showers hang around in the forecast
More light snow and freezing drizzle slide through overnight.

Despite supporting the Second Amendment, Wisconsin Republicans question whether Alex Pretti should have been carrying his gun
One lawyer said, "You're either a second amendment person, or you're not."

New Rockwell Automation manufacturing site will be built in New Berlin
The company had previously announced the site in November of last year.

Police capture ‘serial defecator’ in park using drone, trail cameras
Trail cameras established a pattern of the 46-year-old woman defecating in the park during the early morning.

16-year-old boy killed, 2 other teens injured in Kenosha shooting
Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old boy, have been arrested in the incident.

Landlord-tenant issues top Wisconsin consumer complaints for fourth year in a row
DATCP said it responded to 2,620 complaints in this category and the hotline received 5,220 phone calls.

Dane County airport sets passenger record in 2025, exceeding pre-pandemic levels for first time
Nearly 2.5 million passengers went through the airport, exceeding the previous record in 2019 by almost 100,000.

Lawrence University professors take home Grammy for 22-member band
Professors Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser received the Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance award.

At least 5 construction workers near Epic campus treated for possible carbon monoxide poisoning
Madison Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said other agencies may have taken other patients.

Bucks overcome a 44-point game by Trey Murphy III and beat Pelicans 141-137 in OT
The Bucks pulled ahead for good by scoring the first five points of overtime, on a Rollins driving layup and a Myles Turner 3-pointer.

'Super' weekend to kick off February
Temperatures will drop Saturday, but will quickly rise Sunday.

Some Wisconsin nonprofits face funding challenges, uncertainty in new year
Nonprofit organizations around the state face less certain funding streams.

Wisconsin's Luke Fickell doesn't get his customary annual extension. AD says it was the coach's call
The lack of an extension comes after Wisconsin went 4-8 last fall for its second consecutive losing season.

Village of Pewaukee residents facing nearly a 70% increase in their water bills
The village is considering constructing new wells, or new infrastructure to source water from Lake Michigan.

Madison measles case leads to hundreds of exposures
A Madison preschool began taking extra precautions to protect infants, pregnant people and immunocompromised families.

World News

Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

All you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.

Watch: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

Jeweller Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories?

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds
The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

The two-stage vetting process that saw Mandelson appointed as US ambassador
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

The household names that appear in the files
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry
Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi brave London rain for Wuthering Heights premiere
The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire.

Our family put an ice rink in a hotel - it has bred some of the world's finest curlers
Three members of Team Mouat are from Stranraer - home to an ice rink built in a hotel.

Weekly quiz: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office
Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.

Zayn Malik announces new album and world tour - but what does Konnakol mean?
The former One Direction singer says his fifth album will be his "most culturally inspired project".

I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands
Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

Artist Andy Goldsworthy on gathering gravestones: This is my best work yet
For years he was overlooked by the art world - now he's been approached to create a piece for a new art prize.

Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC finds
Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25.

Sir Elton John gives evidence on 'truly sickening' press intrusion
The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.

Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.

Three African country agrees to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

Anger over Alton Towers changes for visitors who are autistic or have ADHD
New rules at Alton Towers and other Merlin attractions have seen a backlash from some customers.

US police believe news anchor's missing mother is 'still out there'
Nancy Guthrie's family post their second video message this week appealing for the 84-year-old's release.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

From £70 a week to brink of Premier League record 24 years later
James Milner will equal the Premier League appearance record if he features for Brighton on Sunday, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.

'Scrutiny and pressure on Irish has reached new level'
Ireland face one of the most difficult periods of soul-searching under Andy Farrell after falling to a vastly superior France in Thursday's Six Nations opener.

Ex-players have 'duty of responsibility' as pundits - Van Dijk
Former players turned pundits have a "duty of responsibility" to the new generation of footballers when commenting on their performances, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says.