Local Wisconsin News

Green Bay Area Public Schools Board of Education selects Mike Hernandez as final candidate for superintendent
The school board voted 6-1 for Hernandez over Dr. Michael Trimberger who has 24 years of experience working in education.

Wisconsinite shares experience of being stuck in the Middle East during war
Santiago went to Abu Dhabi in the UAE to interview for New York University’s campus there.

Wisconsin leads the nation when it comes to dairy goats
How goats are adding to Wisconsin's dairy production and the state's economy.

Wisconsin school cellphone ban could be expanded under new bill
Assembly Bill 948 calls for cell phone policies to cover the entire school day, including recess, time between classes and lunch periods.

Dane County, City of Madison partner with new company to print ballots
City and county leaders said this will allow absentee voters to receive their ballots in the mail one week earlier.

Severe weather threat into the overnight
Damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

Friday may bring the first severe storm event of the season
The greatest risk for severe weather will be late Friday night into early Saturday.

More bird flu found in commercial poultry flocks in Jefferson and Walworth counties
Both flocks contain over one million birds, but health officials said they've been depopulated.

Wayne Larrivee reflects on Bob Harlan's legacy in Green Bay
Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan passed away Thursday.

'Spring forward' sparks time-change debate
Daylight saving time begins Sunday morning as we switch the clocks ahead one hour to standard time. The debate over changing the clocks continues.

Fire departments in Beloit consider consolidation, work to make a plan to best serve both communities 
Both chiefs are tasked with creating an action plan to see if combining forces is the best option.

Maple Syrup producers in Wisconsin adapt to weather changes, expect good season
It's an important time in Wisconsin as the state is consistently one of the top maple syrup-producing states in the U.S.

As daylight saving approaches, drowsy driving risk rises
An increase in drowsy driving can come with the time change.

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
Nikita Casap was sentenced to two life terms with no possibility of parole in connection with the shooting deaths of his mother and stepfather.

Meet Green Bay's superintendent finalists, Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr. and Michael Hernandez
Meet Green Bay Superintendent Two Finalists: Michael Hernandez and Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr.

Leaping into spring with mild air
Highs return back well above average.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway shows, Shamrock Shuffle, International Women's Day hike
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Dennis Krause Blog: Harlan left a legacy with the Packers
Bob Harlan was one of the most important figures in the long and rich history of the Green Bay Packers.

Experts warn of surge in AI-generated misinformation amid Iran war
Experts warn about AI-generated content spreading false information about the war in Iran.

Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan dies at 89
Harlan joined the Packers organization in 1971 and was elected President and CEO in 1989 where he served until he retired in 2008.

World News

Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

Huge US bomber lands at UK air base
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.

There's an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands
The convicted murderer has been in hospital since late February after being hit on the head in prison.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Tory peer quits after Lords investigation into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.

Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership
The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig
The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena.

The Papers: 'Trump demands Iran's surrender' and 'UK voters say no to joining war'
The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today's papers as the US calls for Iran's "unconditional surrender".

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling
Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes
A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee.

Inside the 'chaotic' world of wife carrying
The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part.

UK sees highest temperature of the year, snow and blood rain in last 48hrs
Spring has started on a relatively dry and mild note but as Chris Fawkes explains, a change to wetter, windier and colder weather is on the way next week.

Russian athletes march at Paralympic opening ceremony
Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way.

Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop
The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.

Driver who killed student after mistakenly hitting wrong pedal jailed
Student Aalia Mahomed, 20, was described as the "most amazing daughter" by her mother.

Man who murdered ex's sister and her children in revenge attack given whole-life sentence
Bryonie Gawith and her children died when Sharaz Ali set fire to their home in revenge for her sister ending their relationship.

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Iran War Q&A
We answer your questions about the US-Israel war with Iran.

Trump's war with Iran... what we still don't know
Plus, has the president persuaded Americans to back his war?

'Slot needs something to keep him in a job' - could the FA Cup be it?
Despite a torrid Premier League campaign, could winning the FA Cup keep Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a job?

Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.