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Deputies fatally shoot armed man during investigation in Colombia County
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Don't test your luck: Don't drink and drive on St. Patrick's Day
"Plan ahead for a safe ride home."

‘Don’t Cha’ worry, The Pussycat Dolls are making a return with a stop in Milwaukee at Summerfest grounds
The iconic group will take the stage at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Sunday, June 21.

'Our mission is to bridge the divide on the campus': Students fight to establish Turning Point chapter at Lawrence University
Zach Currier, a student-athlete at Lawrence University, is looking to establish a "Patriots of Faith," a Turning Point chapter on campus.

31-year-old man in critical condition after ingesting drugs during arrest
Milwaukee Police was investigating an area for drug dealing when a suspect fled on foot and became unconscious during arrest due to drug use.

Calm before the (winter) storm
Enjoy the sunshine Thursday morning, before rain, snow and windy conditions return.

Steamfitters prepare for Wisconsin Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Contest to fill need in trades
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects there to be thousands of openings for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters over the next decade.

Former students sue Oconto Falls Public School District for sexual abuse
The lawsuit includes allegations made against eight staff members, three of them are named in the court document.

'It was crazy': Racine homeowner describes house flood after heavy rains
The City of Racine reported around 10 calls for house floods.

Why Eau Claire is building the state’s largest PFAS treatment facility
A 20% water rate increase, effective in April, is meant to help cover operational costs rather than construction of the 20,000-square-foot facility.

‘Reverse these terrible decisions’: Wisconsin senator investigating FDA’s denial of treatments for rare diseases
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said the FDA's decision "completely [lacks] any compassion whatsoever."

Marquette's Nigel James Jr. wins Big East Freshman of the Year
James ranked second in the Big East in scoring at 19.3 points per game, the highest mark by a freshman in conference play since Carmelo Anthony.

When to explore in-home care options for vulnerable populations
Trust is a major factor when turning to assistance.

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

Hot-shooting Suns have three 20-point scorers in 129-114 victory over Bucks
Milwaukee shot 51.2% and went 16 of 38 from 3-point range.

Bucks' Taurean Prince returns to action after rapid recovery from neck surgery
After making 73 starts for the Bucks in 2024-25, he had played eight games off the bench this season before his injury

Nonprofit trains truck drivers to notice warning signs of human trafficking
The National Human Trafficking Hotline received 277 contacts from Wisconsin in 2024, according to the Wisconsin DOJ.

No relief from winter this weekend
Cold air and snow will extend into the weekend.

Statewide survey shows perception of Wisconsin tech colleges evolving
More Wisconsin residents hold a favorable option of the state’s technical colleges students, according to a new survey.

'Difficult decisions to make': MPS superintendent discusses vote to cut hundreds of positions
The school board voted to eliminate over 200 positions on Monday.

World News

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says
British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

What on earth is going on with the oil price?
Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

Woman who kept vulnerable victim as slave sentenced to 13 years
Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up
Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles
Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations
The French-made role-playing game picks up 12 nominations at the ceremony celebrating video games.

Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect
The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz
Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage
Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront.

How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair
Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying
For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

'A furry ball of love' - meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB's 26th team member
Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

Where did fridge-carrying fundraiser's donations go?
Teesside charity's ex-staff question where donations were spent but its founder denies wrongdoing.

The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Iconic and a huge challenge - Ruth Jones on her role in Austen-inspired comedy
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC comedy drama The Other Bennet Sister

'Highly dangerous' remains of Glasgow fire building to be demolished
Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

Wife of rape accused Paul Quinn 'joked about his missing shirt'
The ex-wife of a man accused of rape tells a jury her husband came home with no shirt at the time.

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash
Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical
The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing "is getting me and my health NOWHERE".

Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.

Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

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Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?
President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.