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One school, 450 kids and a $6.8 million question for voters
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is asking taxpayers for $6.8 million over the next four years.

We're 'hoppy' the weather turns quiet for Easter Sunday
Starting off the weekend though with rain.

Both severe winter and severe spring weather hit Thursday
Freezing rain may cause heavy icing across northern Wisconsin, with southern Wisconsin under the threat of tornadoes.

Ice in the morning, storms in the afternoon
AM ice accumulation in central Wisconsin, PM storms in southern Wisconsin.

‘We have to connect the dots’: Gov. Evers highlights funding to train Wisconsinites for in-demand jobs
Earlier this week, Gov. Tony Evers announced $1.5 million in funding to support the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.

'Couldn't believe it': Friends, family, former classmates react to kidnapped Wisconsin journalist
Shelly Kittleson, a native of Darlington, was reportedly kidnapped in Iraq.

Marquette students share thoughts on controversial commencement speaker
Marquette University has selected an artificial intelligence expert and alumnus to deliver next month's undergraduate commencement address.

'It's about positive reinforcement': Children's Wisconsin highlights parent programs for anxious kids
Natalie Popple says the Triple P program is a tried and true initiative.

Milwaukee Brewers use 6-run 8th inning to power past Tampa Bay Rays 8-2
Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Wednesday.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers beat Rays for 5-1 homestand
Christian Yelich again was among the heroes when he broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run single in the 8th.

'Everyone has the right to equal justice under the law': Why Judge Chris Taylor says she running for state Supreme Court
Spectrum News sat down with both State Supreme Court candidates ahead of the April 7th election.

Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask
The game was in the second inning when Tampa Bay’s Nick Fortes swung at a 100-mph fastball and hit a ball that went backward and struck Bucknor.

Scholar Athlete: Ben Mittag
Mittag competes on the school’s mountain biking team. He also plays varsity football and wrestling.

We Energies, WPS announce rate hikes for coming years
Rate hikes can be attributed to infrastructure improvements, both companies said.

Attorneys file new abuse accusations in Oconto Falls Public School District lawsuit
An amended complaint submitted March 31 includes accusations from a parent of a former middle school student and four more former students.

Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad was known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson often worked without formal assignments from editors and on a shoestring budget.

Former Wisconsin tight end, Ohio native Jack Pugh dies at 24
He announced in an Instagram post in December 2023 that he had decided before that season to medically retire.

U.S. and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats
She was taken from a street in the Iraqi capital, and Iraqi security forces are searching for her after arresting one of the suspected captors.

April's full moon is the pink moon
The moon will appear full by Wednesday night.

Madison authorities investigate series of suspicious dog deaths
Four dogs were found dead or severely injured over a three-month period.

World News

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and theft
Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over war
There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

'Oh my goodness, oh my goodness': Watch BBC science editor react to launch
Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.

UK to host virtual summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The virtual summit will consider what diplomatic steps can be taken, though the US is not expected to attend.

Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend
Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March
The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.

King and Queen give away money in ancient Easter tradition
It is only the second time the Maundy service has been held in Wales in its 800-year history.

BBC sacked Scott Mills after learning alleged victim in police investigation was under 16
It comes as Mills released a statement saying he had "fully cooperated and responded" with the police investigation in 2018.

Man dies in Athens storm as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

Everything you need to know about Nasa's Artemis II mission
The Artemis II mission is planned to last about 10 days and take its astronauts further into space than anyone has been before.

'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off
There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the launch, writes the BBC's Pallab Ghosh.

Watch the moment Artemis II blasts off on historic mission
After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.

How memories of my grandma are tainted by funeral boss's crimes
Families of the dead tell of the agony caused by "horror show" funeral director Robert Bush.

Dozens more people tell BBC of 'alarming' safety breaches at Travelodge hotels
Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.

Wee collected at festivals could help with a project to grow a new forest
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest.

Where responsibility lies when social media inspired mountaineers get into trouble
Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next
The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come.

Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses
Clarke Reynolds will tackle the Brighton marathon with the help of a network of virtual guides.

We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish
Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation
The US president's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.

Oil jumps and shares fall after US president address
The US president says he will bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but failed to say how the war will end.

Israel's perpetual war with Iran may be hard to win with military might alone
The war with Iran has not yet resolved any of Israel's regional conflicts in the way its prime minister suggested it would.

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Anonymous letter-writer could help solve who killed doctor and five children, police say
Police are keen to speak to the writer of an anonymous letter relating to the arson attack.

Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous".

New Brazil law allows separated couples joint custody over pets
Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress on Tuesday viewed the law change as a reflection on the importance people place on their pets.

BBC announces editor of Radio 4's Today programme
Rebecca Keating has worked at the BBC for 20 years and calls her new role an "immense privilege".

Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black-box trackers
The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating.

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Trump v Supreme Court: The battle over birthright citizenship
The case could affect the legal status of millions of Americans.