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Fire departments switch to foam made from soybeans
It’s made using protein from soybeans, making it 100% biodegradable and non-toxic.

Milwaukee Film unveils 2026 film festival lineup, starting with a nod to Bob Uecker
This year's festival runs from April 16-30 and kicks off with the premiere of the "Ueck" documentary.

American aviation marks milestones for nation's 250th anniversary
EAA is celebrating America 250 at it’s annual fly-in convention in July.

'I have hope': Milwaukee tenants speak out after lawsuits filed against landlord
Nonprofit Common Ground and Milwaukee's City Attorney report that owner David Tomblin owns more than 200 properties, with more than 400 units.

Ending the stigma: Kenosha County program focuses on mental health for law enforcement
The new officer wellness program helps law enforcement get regular counseling with a clinical social worker.

Winter doesn't want to quit just yet
Temperatures struggle to get above freezing.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
Highs will be seasonal Saturday, above average by Sunday.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Bunny Brunch, Roar Off The Shore Brewfest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

MKE Air Cargo Center near completion, expected to open this fall
A new air cargo facility at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport is advancing and to be completed by fall.

Brewers kick off season at Am Fam Field for first time since 2021
Follow along as we talk to fans and get the inside scoop on the festivities.

Jacob Misiorowski strikes out 11 in five innings as Brewers wear out the White Sox 14-2
Bauers started in left field in place of Jackson Chourio, who went on the injured list Thursday with a fractured left hand.

Republican willing to scrap two-week recess to fund DHS
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Green Bay, says lawmakers shouldn’t go home until they figure it out.

MLB Opening Day weather extremes
From the bitter cold to heavy snow, MLB opening day games have been postponed because of extreme weather over the years.

PHOTOS: Brewers fans celebrate Opening Day at American Family Field
From Jordan Love meeting Jordan Stolz to fans arriving at the stadium, take a look at the sights during Opening Day.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio is opening the season on the injured list due to a fractured left hand
The Brewers outfielder is expected to miss the first two to four weeks of the season after fracturing his left hand in an exhibition game 3 weeks ago.

Eau Claire Area School District staff member suspended over alleged inappropriate relationship
The Eau Claire Police Department is investigating.

How to plan your route to the Brewers ballpark amid I-94 construction
To help get fans prepared for lane and exit closures and anticipated heavier traffic, the Brewers and the Wisconsin DOT have created a new tool.

Spectrum reaches agreement with MLB to carry Milwaukee Brewers games
Starting this season, Brewers games will be produced and distributed by MLB.

Rivers says Antetokounmpo is progressing but not yet healthy
Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games.

Second NaturPak explosion turns deadly in Janesville
The incident is the second explosion at the facility in just over a month.

World News

'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

Parents told under-5s should not be on screens more than an hour a day
New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

'I'd never get anything done': Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s
Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".

Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12
The sex attack carried out by Ahmad Mulakhil in Nuneaton in July last year led to protests.

Petrol price soars but Asda boss rejects profiteering claims
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
It comes after the Met said earlier this month that three women were interviewed under caution.

Mum took own life after a forced adoption - now I want an apology
Thousands of unmarried English women were forced to give their babies away in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

'Housebound' benefit cheat caught ziplining in Mexico
Catherine Wieland received more than £23,000 in benefits, saying she was too ill to go outside.

Palestinian man killed as death toll from West Bank settler violence climbs
Mohammad al-Malhi is the seventh Palestinian killed by a settler in a surge of violence since the start of the war with Iran.

Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics
Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.

Temperatures to reach 17C as warm spring sunshine returns
Warm air from the Azores is set to move into the UK next week. Temperatures could reach 17C on Tuesday. But not before more unsettled weather first as Simon King explains.

Why the geography of the Strait of Hormuz makes passing through it so risky
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?
The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

Ukraine signs deal with Saudi Arabia offering drone expertise
Volodymyr Zelensky says the Gulf kingdom faces the same type of attacks from Iran that Kyiv has been resisting.

How damaging is screen time for under fives and how do I manage it?
How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?

The remarkable return of Roy Hodgson aged 78
Roy Hodgson's idea of celebrating 50 years in management is not to sit back reflecting on his career, but instead to return to the dugout at Bristol City.

Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope
The star suffered writer's block while working on her second album, but it hits all the right notes.

How Russia's threat has seen Germany become Europe's most important army
Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.

Why campervans have been banned from parking up at this coastal beauty spot
A ban in two North Yorkshire coastal spots is made permanent after an 18-month trial.

The 15-year-old Indian boy that cricket can no longer ignore
At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.

Weekly quiz: What sneaky snack was this bird of prey seen carrying?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Teenager denies murdering nine-year-old girl
Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound at her home on 15 December last year.

Teen jailed for belonging to banned neo-Nazi group
The boy, 16, from Northumberland is jailed for three-and-a-half years, plus a year of supervision.

Whale swims for freedom after big German rescue effort on Baltic coast
Rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.

Football fans rally around female commentator over sexist abuse online
Ex-international Nia Jones faces abuse after co-commentating on Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final.

Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

Man jailed for four years after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
The US president’s youngest son contacted officers when he was in the US to say his friend had been attacked in January 2025.

Officials to ask Mandelson to hand over personal phone messages for release
Officials are set to publish more documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US - but have so far only had access to the peer's work phone.

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