Local Wisconsin News

Apartment fire displaces dozens of families Christmas Day; Milwaukee leaders push for better fire safety regulation
Dozens of families are left without a home after their 46-unit apartment building caught fire on Christmas morning.

Packers fans ready for possible playoff game against the Bears
With so many injuries on the roster, questions remain for the Packers as they take on the Baltimore Ravens.

Cloudy & mild to start the weekend Saturday
Most will record above average high temperatures Saturday.

Political strategists prepare for pivotal 2026 Wisconsin governor's race
It's the first open gubernatorial race in Wisconsin since 2010.

The stories that defined 2025 in Wisconsin
We're looking back at the biggest stories of 2025 in our state.

Packers clinch a playoff berth in Lions' loss to Vikings
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson doubtful and Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers game Saturday
Love practiced on a limited basis this week. Willis hurt his throwing shoulder against the Bears.

Got a bunch of holiday leftovers? Study shows how freezing food could reduce food waste
The study revealed that food waste remains high, however, about 6% of wasted household food in the U.S. were discarded frozen items.

Winter weather for the last weekend of December
Cloudy and quiet Saturday before more rain and snow arrive.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Packers v. Ravens, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, tango holiday party
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Janesville nonprofit serves hundreds of free Christmas meals to the community
The nonprofit "ECHO" has been holding the event annually for more than 40 years.

Salvation Army's 36th annual Christmas Family Feast feeds thousands
The Salvation Army fed thousands at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

3 things to watch in Packers vs. Ravens game
This is an opponent the Packers don't play very often in the regular season. This is their first game against Baltimore since 2021.

The North Pole: More than a Christmas story
The North Pole is more than just a home to elves and reindeer. It has a rich history of exploration.

Capuchin Community Services continues Christmas Eve meal tradition
Capuchin Community Services continued its decades-long tradition of feeding the community on Christmas Eve at St. Ben's.

Holiday shoppers support local stores on Christmas Eve
Store owners at West Towne Mall say it's been a busy holiday shopping season.

Wisconsin travelers hit the roads and skies for holidays
About 2.5 million Wisconsinites are expected to travel through New Years Day.

How some of Santa's little reindeer relate to the weather
There are several ties to weather, Santa and his reindeer.

A guide to recycling post-holiday waste
From gift wrap to holiday lights, here's what can and cannot be recycled.

Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94
Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% to snap a three-game losing streak.

World News

Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian president says he will see his US counterpart in Florida, as Kyiv's mayor says Russia launched new air strikes on the capital.

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

Family of man missing at sea pay tribute
The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025
Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 3: What Instagram caption did Taylor Swift use to announce her engagement?
Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.

'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution
Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025
From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human
Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

The Papers: 'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers'
Apparent plans for a royal visit to the US in the new year and a new Army recruitment scheme lead Saturday's papers.

One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

Three people unaccounted for after house fire
One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.

Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
Up to nine inches (23cm) of snow was expected across the New York region during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead
The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

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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.

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury
British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.

Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle
Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

Seamer Atkinson adds to England injury worries
Seamer Gus Atkinson adds to England’s injury problems by leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

Extra ball allows Carse to remove Neser and Starc in same over
Brydon Carse takes two wickets in three deliveries, as Michael Neser and Mitchell Starc are both dismissed for a duck to leave Australia 121-9 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.