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Early snow sparks flurry of excitement at Wisconsin winter recreation businesses
After several years of poor winters, December is experiencing regular snow and cold in Wisconsin.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Broncos game
This is only the second time that the Packers have played in Denver in the month of December.

Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats strategizing State Senate campaigns
Democrats are trying to gain control of the State Senate for the first time in more than a decade.

Things to do around Wisconsin: 'A Christmas Carol,' Christkindl market, downtown cookie walk
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Legal strategies at play in Judge Dugan's trial
"The entire situation, the entire matter really happened in what? Twenty-two minutes?"

Brewers agree to 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games.

ALCS shooting victim says they received 'small amount' of money raised to support victims
Community leaders are also calling for mental health support for those impacted.

Fire experts share importance of sprinklers
Paul Davis CEO Brady Chuckel said a fire can cause a homeowner thousands of dollars in repairs.

What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents
Attorneys for both sides worked together to select 12 jurors and two alternatives Thursday. Opening statements are set for Monday.

More snow and Arctic air ahead for Wisconsin this week
A round of light snow is possible Friday along with plummeting temperatures by the weekend.

'Please do not let them expire:' Wisconsinite asks lawmakers to extend ACA subsidies
The Senate failed to advance two health care bills on Thursday.

Staying cold with snow showers ahead Friday
Temperatures overnight will fall into the single digits in most places.

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend
Clear skies will make for perfect viewing conditions this weekend.

Cudahy High School staff member accused of sexual assault
While the alleged assaults involved a school staff member, police said they allegedly did not happen on the school's campus.

BBB shares the 12 scams of the holidays
From misleading social media product ads to free gift cards, here's what you need to know to stay safe this holiday season.

Environmental group files lawsuit against PSC over Beaver Dam data center energy use records
It comes after Midwest Environmental Advocates said the PSC denied its record request for unredacted documents about electrical load projections.

‘We just got to execute’: Denver’s solid defense will put pressure on Packers' receivers
The Packers are visiting the Broncos on Sunday and are preparing to face defensive challenges.

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race
Brennan said he would be a governor who both fights President Trump’s “chaos and dysfunction” and works across the aisle with Republicans.

Jury selection for trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan begins Thursday
So far, 34 potential jurors have been struck based on an initial questionnaire, leaving roughly 90 potential jurors in the pool.

Tariffs may fuel more ‘shopping local’ but businesses still face challenges 
According to a survey by the personal finance company NerdWallet, 74% of shoppers expect tariffs will impact their holiday shopping this year.

World News

'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says
Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.

Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.

UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem
With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

Taylor Swift shown in tears after she met Southport attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices
Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes.

Adult film actress Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali
The adult film actress was cleared of breaking the country's strict anti-pornography laws.

Trump signs order to block US states from enforcing own AI rules
California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel
The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter
NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

Cold, 'super flu' or Covid - how to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year at this year's Game Awards.

Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

Stanley Baxter: Scottish comedian with a gift for sketches, mimicry and song
The actor and impressionist, known for comic parodies and his love of dressing up, was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and 1980s.

Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

Secret £3.5m cannabis farm that stood out like a 'beacon' in sleepy village
They had hired two men to help, and were making products such as cannabis-infused chocolate bars.

The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle
Scotland's last operational plant, at Torness in East Lothian, is scheduled to cease operating in 2030.

Stop treating so many patients, NHS managers tell hospitals
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.

Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

Boys to be target of UK's violence against women strategy
Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.

Chief of South Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test
Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.

Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.

Guinness canning factory staff begin eight-day strike - but firm says no disruption to supplies
About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

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Is Flu Different This Winter?
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up