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'This was a much larger surprise': MPS faces $46 million deficit following audits to budget
MPS recently went through three financial audits in 13 months. The audits were to catch up on the 2023, 2024 and 2025 school years.

Dry and warmer pattern setting up across Wisconsin
High temperatures will climb into the 30s and low 40s.

20-year-old suspect in custody for series of break-ins in Dane County
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said it does not believe the 20-year-old was working alone.

The First African American Astronaut
Guion Bluford was one of the most influential people in the space community, becoming the first African American to fly in space.

Annual Oshkosh survey indicates positive outlook in 2026 for local businesses
However, operating costs and hiring remain an issue for some businesses.

Everyday Hero: Madison woman makes sure big moments still feel like a piece of home for students
Miss Mary Delivery is a service for birthday deliveries, taking kids to appointments, or even surprising them after a big milestone.

Wisconsin health experts encourage MMR vaccine as measles cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 700 new measles cases nationwide.

'Teetering on the edge': Milwaukee officials seek to help struggling grocers
Food deserts continue to plague Milwaukee and officials are searching for solutions.

'We were devastated': Green Bay pet rescue cited for sheltering homeless people during sub-zero temps
Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary is now in compliance with the city, but overnight stays are indefinitely suspended.

Wisconsin rural health center gets funding from federal government to expand
The Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. got an earmark of $3 million in the latest funding bill.

‘Politics should never come before patients’: Why an advocacy group worries a hospital price transparency bill won’t pass in Wisconsin this year
The legislation, similar to existing federal rules, would require hospitals to post prices online in a clear and easy-to-read format for patients.

Brewers send Caleb Durbin to Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison
Also included in the trade are infielders Andrew Monasterio and Anthony Siegler, who will be sent to Boston.

Biden’s transportation secretary endorses WI-03 Democratic congressional candidate
Pete Buttigieg is backing Rebecca Cooke, who’s trying to unseat Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden.

Why is Kenosha one of America’s hottest housing markets?
Kenosha’s proximity between Chicago and Milwaukee remains a major selling point for the Kenosha Area Business Association.

Connecting neighbors and police: How Milwaukee Police’s Community Connect program is working
Community Connect is a program that launched in 2023. It allows the community to have a hand in helping solve crimes.

BayCare Clinic's portrait series helps breast cancer survivors celebrate strength
Michele Eger, who was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer last year, said the photoshoot helped her embrace her new body.

Six months after historic floods, homeowners and business owners share recovery progress
Kimberlee Grob, the owner of Locker's Florist, had her flower shop take on a few feet a water, causing extensive damage.

Dennis Krause Blog: Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl LX win
Few could have seen that DePere native and former Packers front office man John Schneider had built a second Super Bowl championship team.

Now Hiring: ProAmpac seeks workers in Hartford, Neenah and Wrightstown
The flexible packaging manufacturer has three production sites in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks sign former Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas
The 24-year-old guard Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 24.3 minutes in 24 games with Brooklyn this season.

World News

Boy arrested for attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at school
Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation after two boys were left seriously injured.

I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.

Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain.

FBI releases images of masked person in hunt for Savannah Guthrie's mother
The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.

Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

Norwegian biathlete Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

Afghan asylum seeker guilty of raping girl, 12
The 12-year-old suffered "extremely horrific sexual offences" in the Nuneaton attack, police say.

Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'
Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable".

Call to change law after BBC finds women were covertly filmed on nights out
A private members' bill asks for a change to voyeurism legislation to stop videos being posted online for profit.

UK braces for more rain as flood warnings remain in place
With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what's been causing the very wet year so far.

How does curling work?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.

Ukrainian racer says he will wear 'helmet of remembrance' despite IOC ban
Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will wear a helmet featuring images of people killed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite it being banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Watch: USA's Naumov skates in memory of parents who died in plane crash
Maxim Naumov's emotional skate dedicated to his world champion figure skating parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who died in a plane crash in January 2025.

Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Why British coach is 'game-changer' for Super Bowl winners & NFL
With Aden Durde having become the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl, what does it mean for the NFL and the international game?

'A hug, a quick kiss': How to reconnect after having children
Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

Noel Clarke arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, reports say
The Doctor Who star was also held on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault by touching, the Sun reported.

Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island
Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

Teen killer of schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to spend at least 13 years in custody
Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands.

Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences.

Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists' criticism over fees
The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren't paid enough to put their music on the platform.

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Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

Mouat & Dodds denied curling bronze as GB wait goes on
Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland
Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Edinburgh.

Biathlete hopes affair confession on live TV doesn't 'make it worse'
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid reflects on his decision to confess on live television to having cheated on his girlfriend, moments after winning bronze in the Winter Olympics.