Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee teachers union concerned with school district's direction
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) organized a gathering Monday outside MPS Central Office to share their concerns.

'About half leave Wisconsin classrooms': Teacher shortage the subject of DPI roundtable
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released on Monday, a new statewide report on Wisconsin’s educator workforce.

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening
The transfer portal for basketball officially opens Tuesday.

Universities of Wisconsin board will vote on whether to fire system president who refused to quit
The Board of Regents held a closed emergency meeting on Wednesday night to discuss personnel matters.

Gov. Evers signs bills to fund PFAS remediation
PFAS are widely used “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment over time and pose health risks.

Fire crews put out large fire near Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee
A spokesperson for Potawatomi Hotel & Casino said there was a problem with the boiler system that led to a fire.

De Pere mayor outlines former Shopko development projects
Mayor James Boyd also shared some must-see spots in the region.

Winter chill returns overnight
Spotty snow showers are also possible through early evening.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make ‘closing arguments’ from the campaign trail
A majority of registered voters were undecided as recently as two weeks before election day, per a Marquette University Law poll.

‘I can’t believe I’m here:’ Wisconsin family volunteers at White House Easter Egg Roll  
The annual tradition brings in hundreds of volunteers and thousands of visitors.

GOP files complaint with WEC over duplicated absentee ballots in Green Bay
Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office allegedly mailed 152 voters more than one absentee ballot for the April 7 election.

Wisconsinites will vote on nearly 75 school referenda in April. Here are some of the largest ones on the ballot
Not everyone will vote on a school referendum on April 7, but here's a closer look at some of the biggest ones.

NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing
Antetokounmpo told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Athletic on Friday that he’s healthy and he wants to play.

Attention on Wisconsin Supreme Court race looking different than 1 year ago
The current race is seeing fewer commercials and less national attention.

Downtown Green Bay builds on residential projects
Downtown promotion groups say momentum rivals pre-COVID interest in the city’s downtown.

Sun Prairie looking to support public safety through referendum
The $3.95M referendum would maintain operations while also adding staff for both departments.

Sauk Prairie one of many school districts with referendums on ballot
The district has a $68.4 million capital and a $3.2 million operational referendum on the spring ballot.

Now Hiring: Slinger School District filling retirement vacancies
Due to teachers retiring, some school districts across the state are already searching for their replacements.

Father Carr's continues its 52-year tradition of holiday meals amid growing need
More than 1,000 people in Northeast Wisconsin enjoyed a holiday meal on Easter Sunday.

Bucks outlast Grizzlies 131-115 in battle of short-handed teams
Milwaukee snapped an eight-game skid in this series and beat the Grizzlies for the first time since a 126-114 decision on Jan. 19, 2022.

World News

Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before
The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

Ex-footballer Joey Barton denies golf club attack
The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, Burnley and Rangers player is accused of assault.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

Warmest weather of the year expected with 25C on Wednesday
The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains

Kanye West offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
He said his goal was to 'come to London and present a show of change' through his music.

More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui
Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".

Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France
The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.

Anthony Zurcher: Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

How the Iran war affects your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face
Philippa Gibson's great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926.

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

Holiday let owner says legislation will 'destroy me'
Paul Martin says his only option is to "dismantle the cottages and render them unhabitable".

Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino in Cambodia until the Thai military took control of it in December.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.

Rapper Offset shot in Florida, reports say
Reports suggest the former Migos rapper is in a "stable" condition.

Skydiver's death at aerodrome under investigation
A man in his 50s has been confirmed dead at Headcorn Aerodrome in Ashford, Kent.

Greens promise rent controls and £1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto
The Greens' set of promises for the Senedd election also include free bus travel for under-22s.

JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

Vietnam's leader To Lam strengthens power in unanimous assembly vote
Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.

Girl, 11, turns marsh trees into quirky characters
An 11‑year‑old has spent the past year on family walks inventing backstories for each tree.

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The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3
Covering the Home Office.

Relive the origins of Panem’s deadliest games
Due to a failed rebellion, a boy and a girl must fight in the annual Hunger Games.

Wales captain and ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires
Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey retires from professional football with immediate effect.

Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd
Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney.