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Near-record warmth continues Monday
Temperatures remain very warm for another day in a row.

African American environmental pioneers recognized during Black History Month
The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards will be held Monday, Feb. 16.

In Focus: Dr. Eve Hall aims to create economic vibrancy for African Americans
Hall is president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League.

Celebrating Black History Month in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with a legislator, a local business and president of the Greater Urban Milwaukee League about how they're making an impact.

In Focus: Milwaukee’s largest family-operated Black and Brown-owned vintage store hopes to inspire others
Eric and Veronica Lewis own BC Modern, a vintage shop specializing in mid-century modern furniture and decor.

American speedskater Jordan Stolz adds second Olympics gold with win in 500
Stolz finished the 500 in an Olympic-record time of 33.77 seconds.

Beloit schools install emergency inhalers in every building
It has given staff a new way to respond quickly when students experience asthma attacks.

Former Badgers help U.S. rout Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals
Megan Keller, Laila Edwards, Hannah Bilka and Britta Curl-Salemme also scored in an outing during which the U.S. had five goals in the second period.

Restaurant owner detained by immigration officials, community offers support
Noel Quintana and his wife Ofelia co-own Señor Machetes, which opened in 2019.

Kenosha school leaders prepare to take action after gun-related incidents at Bradford High School this week
On Wednesday, police arrested a 16-year-old who brought with a loaded gun to school.

Competitive congressional race in Wisconsin heats up, as Democrats try to take back House
The race for Wisconsin’s third congressional district could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin
The bill looks to create a new autonomous driving safety board through WisDOT.

Turning heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day
How one small donation can help your local ecosystem and get your ex's thorn out of your side

Prolonged snow coverage leads to areas of snow mold
Thanks to big snowfall events this winter and weeks of prolonged snow cover, residents are discovering fungus on their lawns.

DNR warns of ice dangers heading into sturgeon spearing opener, as temps rise
Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend, meaning anglers need to be careful on frozen bodies of water

Last month was one of the warmest Januaries on record
The global mean temperature for January was above-average for the 50th straight year.

UW-Madison students now required to disclose vaccination status under new policy
It comes after a student tested positive for measles, leading to multiple exposures. UW clarified the policy doesn't require someone to be vaccinated.

Ascension Wisconsin physician works to make health care accessible
Dr. Chris Ford is an emergency medicine physician at Ascension Wisconsin. He also takes part in "Walk with a Doc” and “Black Men in White Coats."

Things to do around Wisconsin: Valentine's Day events, Broadway show, antique show
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin restaurants make tough choices as beef prices soar to record highs
In December 2022, the price for a pound was $4.76, and two months ago, the price increased to $6.52.

World News

Team GB clinches second gold of day at Winter Olympics
Team GB wins two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

FBI analysing recovered glove that appears to match those worn in Guthrie suspect video
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country
His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal.

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says
The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s.

Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world
Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.

'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe
Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.

This rail line caused travel chaos during storms. £165m later, it's happened again
Taxpayer money has flowed into fixing the rail line connecting Cornwall with the rest of the UK - but the elements have other ideas.

Delivery van 'stuck on deadliest mudflat footpath'
HM Coastguard Southend says the van driver had been trying to get to Foulness Island.

France hammer Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive
France keep alive their hopes of a Grand Slam with an eight-try hammering of woeful Wales - their 13th successive Six Nations defeat.

Bankes & Nightingale win GB's first gold on snow
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross mixed team gold to secure Team GB's first ever Winter Olympic title on snow.

GB edged out in thriller but semis still in sights
GB's men's curlers suffer their second defeat of the Winter Olympics but remain on course for a semi-final place, after following a win over Germany with a nerve-shredding extra-end loss to Switzerland on Sunday.

Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympic gold
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, becomes the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a record ninth gold medal.

Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?

What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off
What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.

The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed
How did the thieves know exactly where the vault was and why did no-one hear the drill? Was it an inside job?

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026
Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.

Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal".

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

Ice and flood warnings for parts of UK as cool weather continues
More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

Children 'weaponised' by both sides of trans debate, says author of gender identity report
Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says "people at the extremes" had caused a lot of distress for young people.

US boards second tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
The US accuses the Veronica III of violating a "quarantine" on oil shipments from Venezuela.

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Man dies after entering flood water in police chase
Derbyshire Police said it had referred itself to the policing watchdog.

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Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

The FA Cup
Highlights of the day's five FA Cup fourth-round ties, including Birmingham v Leeds.

Weston and Stoecker win GB's second Olympic gold of day
Matt Weston becomes the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics with a thrilling victory in the mixed team skeleton alongside Tabitha Stoecker.

Will anyone stop 'massive favourites' France in Six Nations?
France were at their swaggering best in Wales to extend their bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2022 - so who could stop them?