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Packers optimistic that offensive tackle Zach Tom will return for wild-card game at Bears
Tom hasn’t played since hurting his knee in the second quarter of a loss at Denver that started the Packers’ four-game skid.

Wisconsin beats UCLA 80-72 in Bruins' first game in Madison since 1962
The Badgers shot 54% overall in the first half and made 8 of 16 from beyond the arc.

Residents pack DeForest village hall for data center meeting
Many shared their opposition to the proposal.

Mild pattern gets replaced with colder air and snow
Temperatures fall back closer to normal with the risk for snow.

Packers fans await battle against the Bears for NFC Wild Card Round matchup
The Packers and Bears are 1-1 in their 2025 regular season matchups.

Morning fog with warmer temperatures for Wednesday
Expect thick fog throughout the morning before gradual clearing.

New flu strain causing record infections; what to do if you get sick
It’s expected to get worse before it gets better.

LaFleur, Packers prepare to take on Bears in playoffs
Matt LaFleur is 12-2 against the Bears since becoming the Packers’ head coach in 2019.

Wisconsin Senators react to President Trump’s ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
They also weigh in on the president’s indications the U.S. could takeover Greenland and possibly go into Colombia, too.

Wisconsinites weigh in on Republican bill to require schools to notify parents of student name, pronoun changes
Republicans said it's about consistent policy, similar to the recent cell phone ban in schools. Democrats argued it takes local control away.

Venezuelan flavors, Wisconsin roots: A local cafe owner reflects on recent events in her home country
“Now more than ever, we have a lot of hope that everything will work for the best of the country, the best for the people of Venezuela,” Azocar said.

Man accused of stalking a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice is sentenced to probation in plea deal
He was ordered to have no contact with Chief Justice Karofsky and was banned from Dane County, where the state Supreme Court chambers are located.

Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at U.S. speed skating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan
He will compete in Italy in the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meters, events in which he owns two world titles apiece.

Everyday Heroes: Military Veterans Museum volunteers keep service members' stories alive
Free museum gets visitors up close and personal with military past.

Madison veteran finds stable housing thanks to VA programming for homeless veterans
In 2025, Wisconsin VA hospitals helped house around 600 homeless veterans.

'It's the biggest rivarly in football': Packers fans may need to spend thousands to see game in Chicago
The rarity of a Bears-Packers playoff game has pushed ticket prices sky high.

How federal funding cut could impact child care in Wisconsin
Trump administration threatens funding cuts to all states nationwide.

Venezuelan restaurant owner reacts to Maduro arrest
Badell opened La Taguara 12 years ago to bring traditional Venezuelan food to Madison.

Historic Lake House Inn destroyed by fire
Investigators say the Lake House Inn in Edgerton is a total loss.

Sheboygan County grows total economic impact by 2.5% from 2023 to 2024
The city's heritage was founded in industry and manufacturing but has evolved over many decades.

World News

Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship, which is accused of breaking sanctions.

Learner drivers face longer wait for tests and a lower drink-drive limit
Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

Man jailed for selling chemicals online to help people kill themselves
Miles Cross admitted selling the fatal chemicals to people he had met on an online forum.

Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats
Police described Adem Savas as "without a doubt the most significant supplier" to Channel people smugglers between 2019 and 2024.

The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
The White House has said that 'utilising the ‌US military is ‍always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'

Police told wrong family teen had died in crash
South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car.

Carrick and Solskjaer frontrunners for Manchester United caretaker role
Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerge as frontrunners to become Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the season.

Trump's raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China
The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos.

Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should be in charge
President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

Trump says up to 50 million barrels of oil will be 'turned over' to US
Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?
The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.

How new road safety measures could affect you
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness
The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.

Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictability
This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.

How storms like Goretti get their names
Simon King explains the process for naming storms in the UK.

Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football?
Some fans of FPL and other leagues are turning to chatbots and apps to get a leg up over other players.

How cold does it have to be for snow?
We spoke to Dr Sylvia Knight of the Royal Meteorologist Society to answer six very important cold weather questions.

De-icing your car and other tips for freezing temperatures
As temperatures fall across much of the UK, the best ways to keep people and pets warm and dry.

How to look after your pets in cold weather
Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.

School coach crash with bus leaves 18 injured
Two people are taken to hospital following a crash between a school coach and a bus that injured 18.

Jesy Nelson campaigns for muscle disease test for babies
The former Little Mix star recently revealed her twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with SMA.

Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

Jessie Buckley says she was 'brutalised' on TV talent show
The actress came second in the BBC's 2008 search to find an actress to play Nancy in Oliver Twist.

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found
The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.

Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say
Report says "poor commercial decisions" were made when the lease was agreed with the Duchy of Cornwall.

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Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?
Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman

Carrick and Solskjaer frontrunners for caretaker role
Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerge as frontrunners to become Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the season.