Local Wisconsin News

National Retail Federation: Retail sales tick up in February
Howard business sees an uptick in traffic and sales in recent weeks.

Bill would require local approval for wind and solar energy projects
The Public Service Commission would only be able to approve the projects if local municipalities move them forward.

U.S. and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight
The Pentagon said that about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the start of the war.

Winter takes over for the rest of the week
A few strong storms may be possible during the transition to winter.

A Wisconsin whitefish refuge offers lessons for Michigan. But will it last?
Green Bay has become an unlikely whitefish hotspot, even as the species disappears across much of Lake Michigan and the lower Great Lakes.

Packers to trade Romeo Doubs to Patriots, release Nate Hobbs, sources say
Hobbs was signed in free agency last year by the Packers.

Brad Schimel won’t continue as U.S. Attorney for eastern district
He was appointed to the interim position for 120 days, but that period ends Monday, March 17 and won’t be extended.

Wisconsin farmer says Farm Bill needs to be rewritten
Last week, the House Agriculture Committee passed its version and sent it to the full chamber for consideration.

Report: Women remain underrepresented in Wisconsin political offices
Only 27% of elected offices were held by women in Wisconsin last year.

Don't miss these April election deadlines
Wisconsin’s spring election is almost here; you can head to the polls on April 7.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Packers release offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins
Jenkins was selected in the 2019 NFL Draft as the second-round pick.

Packers send edge rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys, AP source says
Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers.

'I’m so very excited about representing our district': Michael Hernandez introduced as Green Bay Area Public Schools superintendent
On Monday, Hernandez shared with the community how he plans to put his 18 years of education experience across Wisconsin to use in Green Bay.

MPS Board approves plan to cut 260+ non-classroom jobs 
On Monday night, the Milwaukee Public Schools board voted 5-2 to move forward with the proposal.

Virtual reality aids in exposure therapy for patients
Rogers Behavioral Health is using virtual reality to help with mindfulness and exposure therapy.

Everyday Heroes: Vets & Friends serves up free meals for military veterans
Jeffrey Huelsbeck said what began as a simple coffee gathering has exceeded all of his expectations.

Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
The appointment marked a new sign of defiance by Iran's embattled leadership.

Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis headed to Dolphins, sources say
It comes as the Dolphins confirmed they're moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Reports: Packers trade Quay Walker to Raiders
According to NFL Network, it’ll be a three-year, $40.5 million deal, with $28 million guaranteed.

World News

UK warship HMS Dragon departs for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

Teen had 'headache' before holiday park deaths
An inquest hears Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Eni Aluko wins Joey Barton libel case over X posts
Barton is told to pay the former England footballer more than £300k over two posts he made in 2024.

The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham'
Thousands of Britons have travelled to the Costa Blanca to enjoy Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar, from a distance.

Glasgow Central's main station to remain closed until next week after huge fire
A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.

Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

Zendaya's ring and Stella McCartney's horses - the sights and trends at Paris Fashion Week
Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.

Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears
Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.

Relaunched digital ID will make it easier to access services, minister says
Darren Jones says the scheme - originally aimed at curbing illegal working - is now about improving services.

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic
The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

Watch: Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016
An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash
The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election
The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

Quiz: One question for each team in the Champions League last 16
The Champions League is back, but how much do you know about each of the 16 teams still in the competition?

Like Brooklyn Beckham, I don't speak to my family - we need to talk about estrangement
Ben hasn't spoken to his mother for three years, and helps others experiencing family estrangement.

Nottingham triple killer assaulted husband and wife weeks before attacks, inquiry told
Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
A prison inmate has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley, police say.

Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland in leaked memo
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.

Millions of PlayStation players charged unfair download fees, court hears
The console maker is accused of charging fans "excessive" fees to obtain software from its official store.

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How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them