Local Wisconsin News

Spring storms follow spring warmth
Temperatures remain warm for a few more days, but we'll have to watch for rain.

Preserving oak and pine barrens in Wisconsin
The Central Sands Region, in the middle of the state, is a more than 3,000-square-mile ecological landscape characterized by oak and pine barrens.

TSA agents will soon be paid but it may not mean immediate relief at airport security lines
With spring break in full swing, airline passengers continued to wait it out at major U.S. airports...

Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday rejected claims that God justifies war, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass...

Spotlighting sustainable futures for Women's History Month
Ryan Burk talks with several pioneers, trailblazers and women who have had a hand in shaping the future. 

In Focus: Moms Clean Air Force advocates for environmental issues in Wisconsin
Jayne Black, a Wisconsin field organizer for the group Moms Clean Air Force, shares how she got involved.

In Focus: Sen. Tammy Baldwin talks about her legislative efforts to help Great Lakes
This week on “In Focus,” we honor and celebrate Women’s History Month.

In Focus: UW-Madison professor shares how sustainability shapes the future
Dr. Cathy Middlecamp is professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.

City of Mauston bucks underrepresentation trend for women in politics
Only 27% of elected offices statewide were held by women in Wisconsin last year, according to a report by the Wisconsin Women’s Council.

Leaders, community members show support to TSA workers
TSA workers have gone without pay for weeks.

Chinese EV battery part maker brings American headquarters to Mount Pleasant
A major player in the electric vehicle battery manufacturing industry is bringing its American headquarters to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

What's with the markets? Marquette professor breaks it down
Dow tumbled almost 800 points lower on Friday.

MMSD teacher arrested, charged after inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher served at both Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Toki Middle School, according to the district.

Surplus spending talks appear to be moving slowly among Wisconsin leaders
Republican leaders, the governor, and his fellow democrats are all trying to come to some sort of consensus on property tax relief and school funding.

Examining social media addiction in kids and teens
Keeping kids and teens off social media is increasingly difficult for parents.

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.

World News

Jeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.

Counter-terror police join Derby car incident investigation
Police question a man, 36, and keep an "open mind" as counter‑terror officers join investigation.

Compensation details for millions of drivers set to be revealed
The City regulator will outline how millions of people can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance.

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines
The National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board with more in talks to join.

Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem
The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.

Seven years since Emiliano Sala's death, what has changed for the 'wild west' of football transfers?
The Argentine striker’s 2019 death in a plane crash shone a light on the opaque world of transfers and player welfare.

Child focus is biggest change to family courts in 30 years, senior judge says
Sir Andrew McFarlane welcomes the government backing for the change, saying it will turn the old approach "on its head".

Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge
There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran.

Australian fugitive shot dead by police after seven months on the run
Dezi Freeman allegedly shot dead two police officers in the small Victorian town of Porepunkah in August.

Emotional Woodland seals first win since brain surgery
Having recovered from brain surgery and battled PTSD, an emotional Gary Woodland seals his first win in seven years at the Houston Open.

Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job
The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.

Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.

Iran says its forces 'waiting' as US troops arrive in region
US officials have not confirmed if ground troops will be deployed in the conflict, which would escalate the war.

BBC reports from funerals of journalists killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon
BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit
A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

Harry Potter star Paapa Essiedu hopes his TV drama Babies will break pregnancy loss silence
The BBC drama follows a couple in their 30s trying for a baby and navigating the complexities of pregnancy loss.

Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
People sharing pictures and accounts on socials of red, inflamed skin have triggered the first UK research into TSW.

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Two hit albums then Freya Ridings was dropped by her label. But an act of defiance changed everything
The singer defied her team and fled to LA to record a new album. It was the best move she's ever made.

It's Love Island but with fruit...the AI series dividing TikTok
Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.

How and when to see April's full Pink Moon
When will you be able to see April's full Moon and why is it called the Pink Moon?

Murder inquiry victim found in Leeds street identified as 16-year-old girl
The teenager found unconscious in Leeds was a teenager from Cleckheaton, police say.

Ferry crosses the Mersey on final voyage after 66 years
A special send off is held for the Royal Iris, which has ferried millions of passengers across the river.

Man, 18, bailed as mill fire inquiries continue
Authorities say a cordon will remain in place over the coming days while the site is made safe.

Man, 26, shot dead in car near London Euston station
Police say CCTV showed he was shot at several times by a suspect who arrived and left on a bike.

Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns
The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive.

Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

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Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.

What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”

Lively, bold animated Spider-Man adventure
Gaining powers like his hero Spider-Man puts teen Miles in danger, but he is not alone.

Spurs want De Zerbi to be new permanent boss
Tottenham Hotspur want to convince Roberto de Zerbi to become their new permanent head coach, after the departure of interim boss Igor Tudor.