Local Wisconsin News

5 Wisconsin chefs, bars advance in James Beard Awards
Twelve from the Badger State had originally been named semifinalists, but only about a third made it through.

'We've made substantial reductions': Menasha voters face a $6 million school referendum
Menasha Joint School District Superintendent Matt Zimmerman said the district is facing a deficit because inflation has outpaced state aid.

Everyday Hero: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve provides an up-close look at wildlife
Heckrodt Nature Reserve is a 91-acre nonprofit green space in Menasha, Wis.

Fortes' tiebreaking double in 9th gives Rays 3-2 win over Brewers
Milwaukee took its first loss after opening the season with a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox.

Cold front drops temperatures and ignites thunderstorms today
More strong thunderstorms develop today with hail and wind.

Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says
The Brewers selected Pratt in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.

In wake of Bayshore 'takeover,' anti-violence groups worry more events could follow
More than a dozen people currently face charges.

Brewers acquire outfielder Luis Matos from Giants for cash
Milwaukee completed the trade Monday and made room for Matos on the 40-man roster by designating left-handed pitcher Sammy Peralta for assignment.

Generous acts: Businesses challenging businesses to support TSA workers
Wait times are improving at some U.S. airports now that TSA workers have been promised their first paychecks in weeks.

'Might be scared to see the prices': Landscapers begin spring season with fuel price uncertainty
Landscapers are considering a fuel surcharge to offset the rising costs.

Milwaukee won’t get red light cameras after lawmakers didn’t vote on legislation to allow them
The Safe Roads Save Lives Act would have allowed Milwaukee to use traffic cameras to crack down on reckless drivers running red lights or speeding.

Kenosha police make arrest in 1977 cold-case murder
The arrest comes more than four years after the Kenosha Police Department’s Cold Case Unit reopened the case.

Wildfire near Madison burns about 10 acres of land
Fire officials say they believe the fire was started intentionally.

Phillips Mayor Charles Peterson talks tourism, local challenges
Peterson also discussed affordable child care.

Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lam
The young marsupial was spooked by stray dogs and went on the run last week.

State Supreme Court debate rescheduled to April 2
The original debate had been postponed after candidate Chris Taylor came down with kidney stones.

After fatal on-duty shooting, a Wisconsin officer spent 6 years battling mental health. Now he’s helping others heal
Adam Meyers said he ended up losing his job after being diagnosed with PTSD and being deemed “unfit for duty.” He took a year to seek help and heal.

Filmmakers hopeful tax credits will bring more work to Wisconsin
Wisconsin's film tax credits began last month.

Now Hiring: Woof Gang Middleton brings paw-some jobs, perks
Dog lovers wanted at new Middleton shop, particularly groomers.

Wisconsin men’s hockey advances to Frozen Four, a first in 16 years
Senior captain Ben Dexheimer had the winning shot 24 seconds into overtime, putting Wisconsin on top 4-3 to overcome Michigan State.

World News

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

Amateur rapper whose XL bully killed his mother-in-law jailed for 10 years
Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.

Labour suspends outspoken backbench MP Karl Turner
The Hull East MP says he was suspended because of his "robust" criticism of the government's policy on jury trials.

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video
The star's new music video compiles clips from Elizabeth Taylor's movies and public appearances.

Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal
A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.

King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

Housing market will soften if Iran war drags on, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

Hegseth calls on US allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz
The defence secretary's comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to "go get your own oil".

Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.

Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

What we know about the oil tanker hit off Dubai
A fire aboard an oil tanker that Kuwait says was hit by an Iranian strike off Dubai has been extinguished, local authorities have said.

Who could replace Scott Mills as Radio 2's Breakfast Show host?
Vernon Kay, Claudia Winkleman, Greg James and Rylan Clark are among the names suggested to replace Scott Mills.

Cutting-edge designs of 'unsinkable' Titanic to be made public for first time
Titanic was the largest and most technically advanced ship of her day but sank on her maiden voyage.

Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.

Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show
BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'
The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental.

The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK
Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

The personal items the crew are taking to the Moon
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

Could weather conditions stop the launch?
Artemis II is close to launch - Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.

Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

Why humans are returning to the Moon
The countdown is on for Artemis II: Nasa’s return to the Moon

Tottenham Supporters' Trust says it cannot support De Zerbi appointment
A Tottenham fan who has threatened to stop attending matches said it would be "unforgivable" to name Roberto de Zerbi as the club's new manager.

Delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive bomb to police station
A senior police officer says it is "highly likely" that dissident republicans are responsible for the attack.

Wolf bites woman in shock German attack in Hamburg shopping street
It is believed to be the first wolf attack on a human since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.

Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16
Three people appear in court over the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.