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In Focus: Wisconsin Policy Forum report reveals energy impact of data centers
Tyler Byrnes with the Wisconsin Policy Forum joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the findings of the report. 

Wisconsin's data center boom
Ryan Burk talks with legislators, grassroots organizations and more about regulations and their impact.

In Focus: State Assembly bill would address regulations for data centers
State Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss the bill.

In Focus: Great Lakes Neighbors United opposes Port Washington data center
Christine Le Jeune is a member of Great Lakes Neighbors United and discusses what the group is doing.

Chance for light snow showers this Sunday
Expect highs in the 20s with the chance for light snow.

Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combine for 43 to carry Wisconsin to 92-82 win over Ohio State
Amare Bynum led the Buckeyes (14-7, 6-5) with 18 points.

Wisconsin communities invest in sports tourism to grow hosting opportunities
Tournaments and games — large and small — offer tourism sector opportunities.

Judge Hannah Dugan’s attorneys ask for jury’s guilty verdict to be overturned
They argue that immigration agents aren’t allowed to arrest people in the courthouse and therefore, judges are immune from that prosecution.

Madison rallies as part of 'National Shutdown' against federal immigration operations
Organizers called for people across the country to not work, shop or show up for school.

Packers announce extensions for coach Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst and executive VP Russ Ball
The extensions come after the Packers went 9-8-1 and made their third straight playoff appearance, and sixth in the last seven years.

State Assembly bills would bar transgender women from women's sports
Republicans say the bills are about ensuring fair environments for female athletes.

Milwaukee Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell resigns
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the City Attorney determined Procell cannot be an agency head because of his past homicide conviction.

Arctic blast causes spike in Great Lakes ice cover
The frigid temperatures have caused a rapid growth in the amount of ice on the lakes.

February's snow moon shines brightly this weekend
February's full moon has a unique name.

Study suggests new hotel be built at Miller High Life Theater site to maximize Baird Center
The study, done by Hunden Partners, reveals that business was lost by the convention center due to a lack of lodging nearby.

All eyes on Giannis and the Bucks as NBA trade deadline approaches
Teams like Golden State, Miami and New York are interested in him. The Bucks must decide whether to trade their star player or hold onto him.

Jury finds Wisconsin man guilty of forging threat against Trump to get witness deported
The jury found Demetric Scott guilty of identity theft and witness intimidation in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Thursday.

‘I regretted saying it:’ Wisconsin Congressman backtracks on whether Minneapolis ICE shooting was 'murder'
On Monday, Glenn Grothman told Spectrum News the Minnesota resident’s death was a “murder.” On Thursday, he retracted his remarks.

Repeal of controversial law hinges on what happens in ongoing government funding fight
The law would allow eight Senators to sue the Department of Justice for at least $500,000.

Sons of the American Legion group prepares to sleep outside while raising money for homeless veterans in Wisconsin
Over the past six years, the group has raised over $380,000 with Operation Homeless Veterans.

World News

Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says
The woman, then in her 20s, says the alleged encounter happened at Royal Lodge in 2010.

Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks
Trump earlier said Iran - which is due to begin a live-fire naval exercise in a key shipping route - was in "serious discussions".

Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.

Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, energy company says
Seven others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.

Families take legal action after British tourists die following Cape Verde holiday illness
A law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.

Stars descend on LA for music's biggest night: Here's your complete Grammys guide
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.

Parents of girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday speak of 'unbearable pain'
Tasneem and Zubair Makda say they are "forever changed" since their daughter was swept away by a wave.

Israel to ban medical charity from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.

Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The retired detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".

Watch: Burglars raid jewellers in daytime break-in
The Met Police are appealing for witnesses to the daylight break-in on Saturday.

Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files
The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.

Takeaways from the millions of newly released documents
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell
Casey Wasserman's flirty emails were among millions of files published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.

'Carlitos from Murcia' to global superstar: How Alcaraz rose to the top
Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story.

Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together
In the wake of the Beckhams’ estrangement, a mother and daughter explain what it takes to reconcile.

How ICE raids changed a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood
Businesses in Little Village - known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" - are suffering after weeks of immigration raids.

These women were all abused by the same man. Then they fought back
Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.

An iconic Indian restaurant might have to shut after 99 years. Can the King save it?
Supporters of Veeraswamy, which has operated for almost 100 years, are petitioning the King to intervene.

Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
A congressman confirmed that Liam Conejo Ramos had been released and was at home with his hat and backpack.

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers
The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

Snow Moon set to illuminate the sky but will cloudy weather spoil the view?
The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon.

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan's Balochistan province
The Pakistani military says 31 civilians and 17 security forces were killed and its response killed 145 attackers.

Reform using 'brutal and intrusive' vetting to pick candidates
Reform councillor says the candidate vetting process has been "corrected" ahead of Welsh elections.

Arrest after woman, 50, stabbed to death on street
A 30-year-old man is arrested after a woman dies from a stab wound on a busy street in north-west London.

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New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew in Epstein Files
More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.

Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans?
The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa

Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission