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Wintry weather sticks around this week
Chilly air and more snowfall lie ahead during the new week.

Jack Hughes scores in overtime as U.S. beats Canada for gold at Olympics
The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century.

Study to explore safety improvements on Highway KK across Fox Cities communities
Four communities and two counties are collaborating as a part of the study, which is being funded by a federal grant.

Renowned CTE doctor has local tie to Appleton historical football exhibit
Seeing the exhibit was a walk down memory lane for the Appleton native, who said she was "shocked" the sport could cause brain damage.

Recapping the 2026 State of the State address
Ryan Burk talks with Gov. Tony Evers, a Republican senator and our political reporter to reflect on this year's speech.

In Focus: GOP shares which bipartisan efforts discussed in State of the State address were Republican ideas
State Sen. Mary Felzkowski discussed the GOP’s response to the governor’s address.

In Focus: Gov. Evers reflects on highlighting ‘compromise’ in his final State of the State address
Evers talked to Spectrum News about taking on a more reflective tone in his speech.

In Focus: Overall takeaways from Evers’ State of the State address
Alex Loroff, Spectrum News political reporter, joined us to walk through what was said.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus reopens, security concern resolved
The university did warn of an increased police presence for the remainder of the day.

Jordan Stolz finishes 4th in his last Olympic speedskating race
He missed out on his chance to become the first man since 1994 to collect three gold medals in long track speedskating at one Olympics.

Tensions flare during the State Assembly's final day of the session
The Assembly adjourned late Friday night with no movement on the GOP budget surplus plan.

'We've seen a lot of heartbreak': Milwaukee Fire Department pushes to get more smoke alarms in homes after fatal fire
The first fatal fire of 2026 in Milwaukee happened early Thursday morning on the city's North Side.

Wisconsin businesses react to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Many are unsure about what will happen next.

MPS balancing $46 million deficit with prospect of delayed raises for teachers
The district is presenting three options to teachers, school psychologists.

Milwaukee Brewers extend manager Pat Murphy to multi-year deal
He has a record of 190-134 (.586) with the Brewers and is the first skipper in franchise history to win the award.

‘Resounding rejection:’ Wisconsin lawmakers react to SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariffs
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the tariffs caused “economic turbulence,” while Sen. Ron Johnson said now, the justices have created a “HUGE” mess.

10 people killed in snowmobile crashes so far this year in Wisconsin
That’s already close to the total amount of people killed for all of 2025, which was 11.

Lawmakers increasingly say 'I don’t know' to reporters’ questions
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, often uses this response when asked about President Donald Trump or his administration.

Green Bay barber shop owner styles NFL coaches and players while giving back
His most popular haircut is named after one of his biggest clients, the Green Bay Packers head coach, and it's called "The Matt LaFleur fade."

High schools prep for ice fishing state championship as growth of team sport thrives
There are about 120 active high school fishing clubs in the state, according to WIFA.

World News

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

Steve Rosenberg: Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

Andrew charged taxpayers for massage services when UK trade envoy, claim ex-civil servants
Whistleblower former civil servants claim there was too little scrutiny of Andrew's costs as UK trade envoy.

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of country's most wanted drug lord El Mencho
The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.

Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and I Swear's Robert Aramayo win big at the Baftas
Brit Aramayo beat US stars such Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, while One Battle After Another picked up six awards.

Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, William's 'I'm not calm' comment and other key Bafta moments
This year's Bafta Film Awards had it all... A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear - and the sun even came out, for what felt like the first time all year.

'Two unforgettable weeks' - Winter Olympics close with handover to French Alps
IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers say, while Trump was in Washington DC at the time.

Last surviving teacher of Aberfan disaster still remembers faces of the children who died
Mair Morgan says the disaster that killed 144 people remains etched into her memory.

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.

On the red carpet: Wunmi Mosaku, Paul Mescal and Teyana Taylor among stars at film awards
Stars of Sinners, Hamnet and One Battle After Another were among big names attending the ceremony.

Watch: Bafta for Buckley, a rare sort of bear and other highlights
One Battle After Another took home best film and Hamnet also saw success in the outstanding British film category.

The winners list in full
One Battle After Another won six awards, followed by I Swear, Sinners and Frankenstein, with three each.

Wunmi Mosaku shows 'ancestral power' with best supporting actress win
Growing up in Manchester, she is the first black British winner of the supporting actress award.

Why 2026 marks a Winter Olympic turning point for Team GB
Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.

How cartel leader El Mencho became Mexico's most wanted man - and what his killing means
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks
Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online.

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

The Papers: William 'not calm, but carrying on' after Andrew arrest and a Bafta for Buckley
The fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest continues to dominate Monday's papers.

Australian prosecutors consider reopening British girl's cold case disappearance
Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.

Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously'
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.

'Appalling weekend' - Arokodare and Mundle latest players to be racially abused
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have become the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.

How South Korea's democracy rallied after the president tried to impose military rule
Yoon Suk Yeol's life sentence for insurrection "offers a rare example of democratic resilience", experts say.

Former PM Gordon Brown urges police probe into whether Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein
Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy.

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Gordon Brown turns detective over Andrew
Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban
A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

A star-filled, jaw-dropping black comedy
An Oxford University student is drawn into the world of a charming aristocratic classmate.

How ruthless Arsenal exposed Tottenham's weaknesses
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why, as well as Arsenal's superior quality in Sunday's north London derby, they exploited Tottenham's tactical weakness too.

Heat on Ford and will Scotland stop France? - Six Nations talking points
Finn Russell, Antoine Dupont and Robert Baloucoune all impress in round three but George Ford struggles and Tomos Williams' mistake proves costly for Wales.

'Two unforgettable weeks' - Winter Olympics close with handover to French Alps
IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.

Old Firm 'buckle under pressure' as incredible title race twists again
After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race?