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'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.

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.

'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.

Freezing rain creates an icy mess by Thursday morning
Ice builds up overnight, then rain showers and strong storms take over Thursday afternoon.

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.

Daybreak Foods lays off over 80 workers due to avian flu
The layoffs at Cold Spring Farm in Palmyra and S&R Farms in Whitewater began April 1.

West Bend officials and representatives spread awareness of distracted driving
In 2024, more than 9,000 crashes have taken the lives of over 40 people due to distracted driving, according to the WisDOT.

I-43 and Becher Street interchange construction project to start next week
Here's what to know about traffic impacts.

World News

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.

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Travelodge boss was sent email by sex assault victim
The victim of a sexual assault in a Travelodge - by a man given the key card to her room - sent an email to the chief executive soon after the attack.

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on our mountains
Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

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.

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

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes
Police are carrying out inquiries into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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.

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge
Trump attended the oral arguments in person on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president that underscored the high stakes of the case.

Record monthly rise in petrol and diesel prices, says RAC
March saw the fastest rise in fuel prices on record in pence per litre, according to the motoring organisation.

'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch
Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida.

Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch
From spacesuit fitting to final communications checks in the rocket, the crew prepared for liftoff to begin their 10-day mission.

'We look at life differently' - the over-70s making their comedy debut
A group of would-be performers have been learning the ropes of stand-up from a professional comedian.

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.

'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.

Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

The Papers: 'Trump goes to war on Nato' and 'Scott breaks silence'
The US president's comments on considering withdrawing the US from Nato dominates Thursday's papers.

Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction
Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

Palantir UK boss says it's up to militaries to decide how AI targeting is used in war
The company's AI platform Maven has reportedly been used by the US to identify targets in Iran.

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.

Trump to give primetime address on Iran war as questions swirl over his next move
The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.

What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.

'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family
Lawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in 'constant fear'.

Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.

Stella McCartney's clifftop 'forever home' gets planning consent
The fashion designer and her husband plan to build the house overlooking a sea loch in the Highlands.

Rescuers abandon hope for whale stranded off German island
The whale became stranded on a sandbank before it was rescued, only to swim into shallow waters further along the coast.

Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
French authorities rescue eight people who get into difficulty boarding a small boat, but two of them died.

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP
No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

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Will Trump really leave Nato?
Trump considers leaving Nato, as Starmer says he won't change his position on Iran.

Classic musical comedy about the ups and downs of true love
Musical comedy about an optimistic dance hall hostess who longs for true love.