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This weekends NFL wild-card playoff round could make history with road teams favored in most games. The Packers-Bears spread has flipped a few times, but the Bills have stayed steady over the hot Jaguars. Last postseason saw just three road favorites total, but both wild-card underdogs won. Looking ahead, NFC West powers Seattle and the Rams top Super Bowl odds. Pittsburghs unbeatable twenty-three game Monday night streak since nineteen ninety-one faces Houston, but they havent won a playoff game since twenty sixteen. Expect a thrilling, unpredictable start to the postseason. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, a high-speed chase ensued after a stolen Hyundai Elantra was spotted by deputies. The driver, a fourteen-year-old boy, evaded capture by speeding up instead of stopping. The pursuit was called off for safety reasons, but the car was later found unoccupied. Deputies, aided by a K-nine unit and a drone, tracked down the suspect hiding in a nearby field. Two BB guns were found in the car. The boy was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle without the owners consent, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, and eluding officers. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett commended the use of technology in resolving the incident safely. Checkout Solipillow.com

Parents in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, are demanding change after an independent investigation revealed failures in handling sexual misconduct claims against a former high school dean. The report, released this week, highlighted issues in the districts response, including conflicting accounts from leadership and concerns about student safety. The high school principal and director of student policy will not return next year, and committed parents plan to push for policy fixes and rebuilt trust amidst ongoing criminal investigations. Checkout Solipillow.com

Wisconsin families and advocates are pushing for stricter ignition interlock device laws to prevent drunk driving. The proposed changes would expedite installation for repeat offenders and those with high blood alcohol levels, and impose harsher penalties for tampering. The push comes after the tragic death of Kaytlyn Thomas, killed by a drunk driver, and is supported by groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Lawmakers are considering the bill, aiming to protect more families from similar losses. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nebraskas Year in Pictures: A Journey Through Big Moments, Natures Wonders, and Heartwarming Stories - Lincoln Journal Star photographers Kenneth Ferriera and Arthur Trickett-Wile present their favorite shots from 2025, capturing Nebraskas big moments, from sports thrills to quiet human stories. The collection includes stunning images of nature, such as the aurora borealis lighting up an abandoned church and sandhill cranes taking flight along the Platte River. Sports dominate the frame with Nebraska football players cheering a teammates post-game proposal and high school fans waving shoes at a playoff game. Heartwarming personal tales shine through, like a six-year-old girl bouncing on a trampoline with her seizure dog and a community rallying for one last bike ride with a man facing ALS. Everyday life is also represented, from kids sledding during a February storm to a couple married sixty years sharing secrets at the Lied Center. These photos remind us of Nebraskas spirit through joy, grit, and simple beauty. Checkout Solipillow.com

In the early hours of Wednesday, a high-speed chase unfolded across southern Wisconsin, involving multiple agencies. Colleen R. Mackessy, a 46-year-old woman from Mazomanie, led police on a dangerous pursuit, reaching speeds over 100 mph and ignoring tire deflation devices. Despite her erratic driving, officers managed to stop her using precision intervention techniques. Mackessy, with a history of criminal offenses, is now facing felony charges including second-degree recklessly endangering safety, attempted eluding, resisting arrest, and operating after revocation. Checkout Solipillow.com