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'I have no authority over what happens there': Gov. Evers responds to calls for action by Ridglan Farms protesters
Animal rights activists called for Gov. Tony Evers to shut down a Dane County beagle breeding and research facility.

'We're survivors for sure': Floodwaters begin to recede in New London
Many residents and business owners are looking at the possibility of returning to their homes in the coming days.

Milwaukee leader and Marquette adjunct professor David Fantle dead at 66
Marquette University said his family will hold a funeral at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Congregation Sinai.

Scholar Athlete: Aidan Kolb
“He excels in the classroom. He excels on the athletic field. I'm going to just say he's going to excel at life," his coach said.

Father charged in Kenosha Thanksgiving fire that killed his 3 children
He's accused of removing at least one smoke alarm in the apartment, which, according to the complaint, is the basis for a child neglect charge.

Quiet to start Thursday, storms to end
We'll stay quiet through late Thursday afternoon.

A colorful solution: Wisconsin doctor draws up an adaptive crayon for those with developmental disabilities
What started out as a fun craft day for Dr. Amber McKenna turned into new possibilities for the pediatric care space. 

UW-Eau Claire selects Edwin Martini as next chancellor
His appointment comes over a year after former UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt announced he’d be stepping down.

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to move the case to federal court.

National Marquette Law School survey shows majority of voters support ceasefire in Iran
Seventy-five percent approve of a ceasefire in the war, while 24% disapprove.

3 things to watch in NFL Draft
The NFL Draft begins with the first round on Thursday night. Barring a trade, the Packers will not have a first-round draft pick.

The Birth of Earth Day: A Movement That Changed the World
How public concern over environmental issues sparked a movement now in its 56th year.

Looking back at Earth Day's Wisconsin roots
The first Earth Day kicked off in the U.S. in 1970.

'It was horrible': Jefferson County residents prepare as Rock River crests
Throughout Wisconsin, waiting for flooded rivers to recede could take days.

From learning medicine to living it: How local medical students help boost staffing levels as EMTs in Belleville
The Belleville Area EMS Department launched the cadet program in 2021 when faced with severe staffing shortages within the community.

Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Brice Turang, David Hamilton help power the Brewers to 12-4 rout of Tigers
Despite missing their top three hitters, the Brewers put 19 runners on base and scored in double digits for the second time this season.

Here are all of the tornadoes that have touched down in Wisconsin this year so far
April 17 accounts for the most tornadoes in a day in the state so far this year.

Homeowners along the Fox River race against floodwaters
In Racine County, in the unincorporated community of Tichigan, homeowners are racing to protect their properties from overflow of the Fox River.

Bond set for multiple activists arrested after Ridglan Farms protest
Four of those arrested Saturday are facing felony burglary charges.

World News

US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site
Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community.

'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.

Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy
Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

Graduate 'ghosted' by employers has applied for 400 jobs and had only three interviews
The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.

Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns
The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related death
Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.

UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast
The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.

Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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I Don’t Speak to My Family with Shaheen Hashmat
In her 20s, Shaheen Hashmat made the decision to become fully estranged from her family.

Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?

Discover the surprising wildlife of London
Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign
Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline
Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Can relegated Burnley stop yo-yo effect - and do they want to?
Burnley's fifth consecutive relegation or promotion leads to the obvious question - how can they break the cycle?