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Temperatures continue their climb
Highs get above freezing, with the 40s possible at times.

Disabled veteran helps others find motorsports and purpose
Green Bay-area resident Jon Winker co-founded the Resilience Racing Foundation in 2019.

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Lewis sent an email to the Post’s staff, saying that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.”

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks
Iran’s foreign minister threatened U.S. military bases in the region a day after indirect discussions in Oman.

USDA food safety tips ahead of the Super Bowl
Millions of Americans get food poisoning every year.

Education funding in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with lawmakers and an advocacy group about issues related to how education is funded in the state.

In Focus: City Forward Collective discusses challenges to the state’s school funding formula
City Forward Collective is an advocacy group that works to address inequity in education.

In Focus: Rep. Dean Kaufert shares how the current state budget impacts education funding
Kaufert breaks it down.

In Focus: Sen. LaTonya Johnson shares how lack of education funds affects MPS
This week on “In Focus,” we explore the issue of education funding in Wisconsin.

House Oversight Committee to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Monday as part of Epstein probe
Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said that Maxwell's lawyers have indicated she intends to invoke the Fifth Amendment.

Landlord-tenant issues are the top complaint by Wisconsinites in 2025
Wisconsinites filed more than 11,800 complaints with the state in 2025, up from the year before.

Mother-daughter team rescues lost sheep in Ozaukee County
People throughout Ozaukee County shared daily sightings and surveillance camera footage online.

Dangerously cold temperatures this weekend
The latest arctic front has pushed offshore of the Northeast, bringing dangerous wind chills.

Measles case confirmed in Walworth County via a traveler through Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
DHS said the case is linked to a confirmed measles case in another state and is not connected to recent cases in Waukesha or Dane counties.

GOP legislation would create more than 100 criminal justice positions
One of Wisconsin's top judges says courthouses across the state face an 'untenable' situation.

Latino community expresses excitement for Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance
Yussef Morales is proudly wearing a "Benito Bowl" shirt at the Zocalo Food Park.

Wisconsin Conservation Congress helps to manage the state's natural resources
How input from citizens helps to shape natural resource policy in the Badger State.

3 things to watch in Super Bowl LX on Sunday
It has been well-documented that both teams have executives that worked in Green Bay.

MPD places moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology
It comes after a contentious Fire and Police Commission meeting held Thursday night.

Gutekunst, Packers prepare for free agency
Of course, the Packers have their own unrestricted free agents, including backup quarterback Malik Willis. He seems likely to leave so he can start.

World News

Chris Mason: Starmer's predicament is dire and now he faces future without top aide
There is universal acceptance in Labour that Sir Keir Starmer's predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril, writes Chris Mason.

William and Catherine say they are 'deeply concerned' in first statement on Epstein revelations
It comes after documents released in the US revealed new allegations about Epstein's ties with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises 'terrible' Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.

My son was groomed by drug dealers and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored
Jodian Taylor says her murdered son Daejaun was let down by authorities who did not treat his case with urgency.

'Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies
The high-velocity start to 2026 by the Trump administration has cemented Stephen Miller's position as one of its most powerful figures.

The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

Hiker 'lucky to be alive' after 30ft fall where others have died
Suzie Dyer was seriously injured when she fell down a sheer drop in Waterfall Country, and says more should be done to improve safety.

More than 100 flood warnings across UK with more heavy downpours due
The warning covers south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales and lasts until midnight.

Watch: How British teenager Brookes soared into women's big air final
Great Britain's 19-year old snowboarder Mia Brookes recovers from a failed first attempt to qualify for the women's big air final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

GB's Kenworthy receives death threats for anti-ICE post
Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy says he has received death threats after posting a graphic message about ICE - the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

GB's Brookes & Muir target medals, plus curling semi-final - Monday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Which country is the most successful at the Winter Olympics?
Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at which country has been the most successful in the Winter Olympics.

My song went viral but I only get £0.003 per Spotify stream
A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.

The political strategist who became Starmer's right-hand man
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist.

'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win
The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.

Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown
BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.

The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

'Killjoy' - did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right?
Manchester City's win at Liverpool ended in complete chaos - but did the referee and the VAR get Dominik Szoboszlai's red card right?

Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

Universities told to report foreign interference on campus to MI5
Ministers say UK universities have become a "prime target for foreign states and hostile actors".

KPop Demon Hunters sequel 'in process', reveals Golden songwriter
Mark Sonnenblick says "the music will follow from the story" for the sequel to Netflix's most-watched film.

D-Day veteran who 'never thought of himself as a hero' dies aged 100
Lamond served during the Normandy landings and later helped rescue PoWs in the Pacific.

Friends left 'in tears' over £8k rental scam
A Chartered Trading Standards Institute spokesperson says their advice is to "take a step back".

Seahawks dominate Patriots to win Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.

Israeli president lays wreath at Bondi at start of controversial visit
Senior Jewish leaders have welcomed Isaac Herzog but pro-Palestinian groups say he should not have been invited.

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The week: the King, the prime minister and the Epstein files
Continuing revelations from the Epstein Files create challenges for both the Royal Family and the government.

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

Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption
Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row

A timeless love story with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
In the run-up to WWII, a young couple's relationship falls foul of class prejudice.

Seahawks dominate Patriots to win Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.