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New Mexico legislators launch investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's secluded ranch
New Mexico legislators launch investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's secluded ranch
They are looking at why he wasn't registered as a sex offender in the state and whether the ranch may have facilitated sexual abuse.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
New Mexico legislators launch investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's secluded ranch
Key to Packers’ culture and beloved by his players, special-teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia steps down after uneven four-year run
Key to Packers’ culture and beloved by his players, special-teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia steps down after uneven four-year run
GREEN BAY — Zayne Anderson was headed for the exit. He’d cleaned out his locker, packed his bags and said his goodbyes.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Key to Packers’ culture and beloved by his players, special-teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia steps down after uneven four-year run
Gov. Tony Evers took a small victory lap Tuesday night, celebrating seven years of work while urging legislators to act on his top priorities during his final State of the State address.
Evers celebrates 7 years of work, urges Legislature to push forward in final State of the State
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers took a small victory lap Tuesday night, celebrating seven years of work while urging legislators to act on his top priorities during his final
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February 18, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Gov. Tony Evers took a small victory lap Tuesday night, celebrating seven years of work while urging legislators to act on his top priorities during his final State of the State address.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died peacefully this morning alongside his family following a struggle with a rare brain disease, his Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies after battle with rare brain disease
MADISON, Wis. -- Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died peacefully this morning alongside his family following a struggle with a rare brain disease, his Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died peacefully this morning alongside his family following a struggle with a rare brain disease, his Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced.
#BREAKING: Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia stepped down Tuesday, head coach Matt LaFleur announced.
Packers special teams coach Rich Bisaccia steps down
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia stepped down Tuesday, head coach Matt LaFleur announced.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:39 AM
#BREAKING: Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia stepped down Tuesday, head coach Matt LaFleur announced.
Portage man arrested for drug possession
Portage man arrested for drug possession
PORTAGE, Wis. — A Portage man was arrested after police allegedly found marijuana and methamphetamine in his vehicle on Feb. 8.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Portage man arrested for drug possession
A Fitchburg man faces felony charges stemming from an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Fitchburg man arrested for child sexual exploitation
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- A Fitchburg man faces felony charges stemming from an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A Fitchburg man faces felony charges stemming from an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Democratic lawmakers accused Republican leaders Tuesday of shutting down the Wisconsin legislature for the next 10 months while major issues affecting families across the state remain unresolved.
Democrats accuse GOP of shutting down Wisconsin legislature amid unresolved issues
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic lawmakers accused Republican leaders Tuesday of shutting down the Wisconsin legislature for the next 10 months while major issues affecting families across the state remain unresolved.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Democratic lawmakers accused Republican leaders Tuesday of shutting down the Wisconsin legislature for the next 10 months while major issues affecting families across the state remain unresolved.
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Gov. Tony Evers is expected to give his eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday night.
Evers delivers final State of the State address
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers is expected to give his eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday night.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:24 PM
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Gov. Tony Evers is expected to give his eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday night.
Baraboo man sentenced to 4 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials
Baraboo man sentenced to 4 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials
PORTAGE, Wis. — A 45-year-old man was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials on Tuesday, online court records show.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Baraboo man sentenced to 4 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials
The Wisconsin Beef Council joins us with a delicious meal: Roasted Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Tri-Tip.
Making Roasted Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Tri-Tip with the WIsconsin Beef Council
The Wisconsin Beef Council joins us with a delicious meal: Roasted Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Tri-Tip.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The Wisconsin Beef Council joins us with a delicious meal: Roasted Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Tri-Tip.
A growing number of Americans who thought they had left the workforce for good are now heading back to work, driven primarily by the need to cover rising everyday costs.
Growing number of retirees return to work as costs rise
MADISON, Wis. — A growing number of Americans who thought they had left the workforce for good are now heading back to work, driven primarily by the need to cover
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February 17, 2026 at 10:26 PM
A growing number of Americans who thought they had left the workforce for good are now heading back to work, driven primarily by the need to cover rising everyday costs.
Tony Clark to resign as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms
Tony Clark to resign as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms
Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union's deliberations said Tuesday.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Tony Clark to resign as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms
After 800 episodes, 'The Simpsons' creators look back — and ahead
After 800 episodes, 'The Simpsons' creators look back — and ahead
As "The Simpsons" hits 800 episodes, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
After 800 episodes, 'The Simpsons' creators look back — and ahead
An 18-year-old who charged the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun while wearing a tactical vest was quickly arrested Tuesday, US Capitol Police said.
Man arrested after charging U.S. Capitol building with loaded shotgun
(CNN) — An 18-year-old who charged the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun while wearing a tactical vest was quickly arrested Tuesday, US Capitol Police said.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:04 PM
An 18-year-old who charged the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun while wearing a tactical vest was quickly arrested Tuesday, US Capitol Police said.
State legislators in New Mexico launched an investigation Tuesday into past activity at a secluded desert ranch where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, and whether local authorities looked the other way.
New Mexico legislators launch investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's secluded ranch
State legislators in New Mexico have launched a truth commission to investigate past activity at a secluded desert ranch where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests. A
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February 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
State legislators in New Mexico launched an investigation Tuesday into past activity at a secluded desert ranch where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, and whether local authorities looked the other way.
Trump administration erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Trump administration erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
WASHINGTON — Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Trump administration erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Final call for removal of old garage and recycling carts in Fort Atkinson
Final call for removal of old garage and recycling carts in Fort Atkinson
FORT ATKINSON, Wis — Old garage and recycling carts must be removed, according to a press release from the City of Fort Atkinson.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Final call for removal of old garage and recycling carts in Fort Atkinson
Tax season is here. Here's what you need to know for stress-free filing
Tax season is here. Here's what you need to know for stress-free filing
You have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Tax season is here. Here's what you need to know for stress-free filing
Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears
Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night's broadcast over network fears.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears
Looking for something quick and easy to make? We are sharing how to make Loaded Tater Tot Cups from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Shares Recipe for Loaded Tater Tot Cups
Looking for something quick and easy to make? We are sharing how to make Loaded Tater Tot Cups from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Looking for something quick and easy to make? We are sharing how to make Loaded Tater Tot Cups from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
DEVELOPING: The driver of an Oregon school bus was cited for inattentive driving after a white SUV crashed into the bus on Monday, the Oregon Police Department said in an updated statement Tuesday afternoon.
Oregon school bus driver cited following crash with SUV
OREGON, Wis. — The driver of an Oregon school bus was cited for inattentive driving after a white SUV crashed into the bus on Monday, the Oregon Police Department said
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February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
DEVELOPING: The driver of an Oregon school bus was cited for inattentive driving after a white SUV crashed into the bus on Monday, the Oregon Police Department said in an updated statement Tuesday afternoon.
NEW TODAY: Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
A federal judge has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for
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February 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
NEW TODAY: Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Two people were killed and three were critically wounded in a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Monday afternoon.
Witnesses describe confusion, fear in deadly Rhode Island hockey rink shooting
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island (WBZ) -- Two people were killed and three were critically wounded in a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Monday afternoon.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Two people were killed and three were critically wounded in a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Monday afternoon.
A young southern Twin Cities metro snowboarder is proving nothing will stop her from competing in the sport she loves.
Nationally-ranked teen snowboarder makes miraculous return to the slopes after surgery
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A young southern Twin Cities metro snowboarder is proving nothing will stop her from competing in the sport she loves.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
A young southern Twin Cities metro snowboarder is proving nothing will stop her from competing in the sport she loves.