Morning Headlines - Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day at the end for a little humor to go with your news!

U.S. and World Headlines

Conservatives Battle Over Trump’s Criticism Of Bad Bunny

Conservatives are battling one another over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and the political wisdom of President Trump’s criticism of the Puerto Rican superstar as the GOP sees signs it is quickly losing Hispanic support in polls.

President Trump blasted Bad Bunny’s performance as an “affront” to the United States and “one of the worst of the worst,” and his criticisms were echoed by a number of those in the MAGA movement.

Trump Bashed Epstein To Palm Beach Police During First Investigation, Called Maxwell ‘Evil,’ Record Shows

President Donald Trump, in a call two decades ago to a Florida police chief, bashed former friend Jeffrey Epstein and called Epstein’s procurer Ghislaine Maxwell “evil,” the retired cop told FBI agents in 2019, a Department of Justice document shows.

Trump told then-Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter “people in New York knew Epstein was disgusting,” Reiter recounted to the FBI.

The document came to light as Maxwell’s lawyer urged Trump to grant clemency to Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison term.

Meta Showed ‘No Basic Level Of Protection’ For Users: Whistleblower

A Facebook whistleblower says her former employer had “no basic level of protection” for users’ public safety as the company faces two lawsuits.

“Even that basic level of care never happened,” Frances Haugen, the founder of “Beyond The Screen,” told “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.”

Five years ago, Haugen testified on Capitol Hill to express her concerns about the choices Meta was making, which she says prioritized its own profits over public safety and put people’s lives at risk.

Record Snow Drought In Western US Raises Concern For A Spring Of Water Shortages And Wildfires

A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.

Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December through early February on record. Normal snow cover this time of year should be about 460,000 square miles — about the size of California, Utah, Idaho and Montana — but this year it’s only California-sized, about 155,000 square miles, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.

Study Finds Moderate Caffeine Intake May Reduce Dementia Risk

Caffeine fiends, rejoice: New research from Mass General Brigham suggests drinking coffee and tea in moderation may lower the risk of dementia.

The researchers analyzed data from 131,821 people who participated in the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study.

Their study determined that those who drank two to three cups of regular coffee daily, or one to two cups of caffeinated tea, had lower rates of dementia, slower cognitive decline and more preserved cognitive function.

Wisconsin Headlines

Wisconsin’s FEMA Appeal Denied Again; Gov. Evers Calls Decision ‘Ridiculous’

Governor Tony Evers slammed the Trump Administration on Monday for again denying Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for several areas, including Grant County.

This comes after severe storms and flooding caused damage to public infrastructure in August 2025.

In November 2025, the Evers Administration appealed the Trump’s Administration’s first decision.

Crowley Says He Wouldn’t Want To Partner With ICE

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a Democratic candidate for governor, says he doesn’t see “any scenario where we would want to partner with ICE” as more Wisconsin counties are set to enter new partnerships with immigration officials.

“The expectations for our local law enforcement should be to focus on protecting local communities that they were employed to do,” Crowley said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “We didn’t bring these local law enforcement officers to become federal agents.”

Since 2018, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office has followed a policy where it will not honor ICE detainers or assist federal immigration officials in the Milwaukee County Jail.

High-Speed Chase In Minnesota Ends With Arrest Of Suspect With Crimes In Wisconsin

A Wisconsin man wanted in connection with aggravated assault was arrested Wednesday after leading Wright County, Minnesota deputies on a high-speed chase that reached over 100 mph.

Robert Chilcote, 29, was taken into custody after a 16-minute pursuit that spanned 17 miles and involved 10 deputies. An AR-15 rifle with an inserted magazine was found on the front passenger seat of his vehicle.

Team USA Women’s Ice Hockey Has Big Wisconsin Representation

On a chilly morning in Madison weeks before the Olympic Games, three young Olympians ran ice hockey drills at the LaBahn Arena.

Pucks skidded across the ice as players worked on one-touch passing and slap shots. Seamless turns and quick stops made their moves look effortless.

Defender Caroline “KK” Harvey, right wing Kirsten Simms and goalie Ava McNaughton were practicing for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers — but their minds were 4,500 miles away in Italy.

Major Wisconsin Burger King Franchisee Hit With Child Labor Fines

A lot of young Burger King workers in Wisconsin could soon be getting some backpay.

The state on Friday said one of the largest Burger King franchises in the state, Cave Enterprise, must pay more than $237,000 to nearly 600 current and former workers.

The state says the owner didn't pay some young workers for required meal breaks or overtime. Other teens were hired without workers permits, or worked more hours than state law allows.