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Rogers Behavioral Health uses pharmacogenomics to help patients find the right medication
Pharmacogenomics is a type of genetic testing that shows how your body metabolizes and uses pharmacological agents.

A possible Frozen Four first: All 4 starting goalies are freshmen
Wisconsin's Daniel Hauser and North Dakota's Jan Spunar have impressive records.

More rain in sight this weekend
Saturday will definitely be the better day to get outside.

Sunshine to start Thursday, rain to end
Enjoy time outdoors Thursday before rain returns by the evening.

Wisconsin retailers reflect on first part of year while looking ahead
The National Retail Federation forecasts a 4.4% increase in sales this year.

Lawmakers react to firing of Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman
Board president Amy Bogost said the decision should not come as a surprise.

Port Washington residents have mixed opinion on passed referendum
Voters in Port Washington passed what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind, citizen-proposed referendum.

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates talk health care plans
The top seven Democrats in the race for governor talked making health care affordable and accessible.

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental U.S., federal meteorologists say
March’s average temperature was 50.85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 9.35 degrees above the 20th-century norm.

Friends recall fearless reporter held hostage in Baghdad
Shelly's mother told Spectrum News off camera her daughter has received medical care and is being held at a decompression center.

Takeaways from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race
Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s victory on Tuesday night marks a significant outcome in the state’s highest court race.

Hustisford School District to begin process to dissolve after referendum fails for 5th year in a row
The $3.75 million operational referendum lost by 16 points, with 58.5% voting no and 42% voting yes.

Former Dodger Davey Lopes dies at 80
He was one of the finest basestealers in MLB history and spent 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972 to 1981.

Review determines no charges for Green Bay mayor over recording devices
The devices, in place in 2021 and 2022, were located outside the City Council chambers and the mayor’s office.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny won’t face charges over ballot drop box removal case, special prosecutor review determines
The review determined that the box didn’t meet the state’s definition of “ballot box” in part because it was sealed and didn’t have any ballots in it.

Stacy London spotlights personal journey, raises awareness for Plaque Psoriasis
For many, clothing acts as a form of “armor,” but the daily reality of flare-ups and irritation is rarely talked about.

Badgers men’s hockey coach Mike Hastings looks ahead to Frozen Four
The Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team faces North Dakota in the “Frozen Four” Thursday in Las Vegas.

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Rothman was fired on Tuesday night in a unanimous vote by the board of regents following a roughly 30-minute closed door discussion.

Howard-Suamico voters approve referenda totaling $154 million while failure of Fond du Lac’s means cost-cutting measures ahead
Howard-Suamico went to a referendum because it’s the 18th lowest funded in the state.

Milwaukee organization celebrates National Donate Life Month
There are currently 1,400 Wisconsinites waiting for a transplant.

World News

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.

Hundreds of dogs found crammed in living room 'doing really well', says RSPCA
The charity says many of the animals found at the home in January were in a poor condition with "matted and crusted coats" that required treatment.

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".

Spanish police 'dismantle' Scottish drugs gang as crime boss arrested
The Civil Guard said the Lyons' organisation in Spain has been taken apart, with 14 arrests in four countries and 20 others under investigation.

Primrose Hill stab victim 'can never be replaced', father says
Christopher Sullivan pays tribute to his son, filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan, who was killed.

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Israel says it hit Lebanon 100 times in just 10 minutes
Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.

Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.

UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

How do student tuition and maintenance loans work?
There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.

Is BTS losing its K-pop identity as it aims for a bigger world stage?
BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it’s caught between Korea and the world.

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.

'He killed my sister in a crash and has got off scot-free'
Jay Bayliss is unfit to face criminal proceedings but successfully reapplied for his driving licence.

Lidl begins building its first ever pub
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

Last year's winner Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National
Nick Rockett, trained by Willie Mullins, is declared a non-runner for this weekend's race at Aintree.

Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days
The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Husband arrested over disappearance of Michigan woman in Bahamas
The lawyer of Brian Hooker, who was identified as the arrested man by US media, says he denies any wrongdoing.

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US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

Croke Park could stage Fury v Joshua in September
Talks are under way for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited heavyweight fight to be staged in Dublin in September.

Verstappen race engineer Lambiase to join McLaren
Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, agrees to join McLaren from 2028.