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Now Hiring: Lake Express Ferry in need of seasonal employees
There are currently full- and part-time job openings for boat technicians, customer service, cabin crew hospitality, and a deckhand.

Heavy rain and severe weather possible today
Heavy rain and strong thunderstorms will be possible today.

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the dinner Saturday night in Washington.

Local leaders react to shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner
The president was uninjured and was hustled away.

Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Iran 's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad again Sunday as Pakistan scrambled to reignite ceasefire negotiations.

In Focus: State Rep. Franklin talks about the guidance of AI usage in schools from DPI
Rep. Franklin discussed his bill that targets AI chatbots which could simulate human-like relationships with children.

In Focus: Takeaways from research on students using AI in schools
Dr. Velez discussed the main takeaways from their research on how students in Wisconsin are using AI currently.

In Focus: How school districts are handling AI in schools
This week on "In Focus," the show focused on AI in education, with an emphasis on the policies and recommendations in place statewide.

Post positions and Morning Line Odds for 2026 Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Here's where each thoroughbred and filly is set to line up at Churchill Downs on May 1 and 2.

Pinball, board games and consoles, oh my!: Midwest Gaming Classic returns to Milwaukee this weekend
The three-day event brings gamers together to celebrate the hobby.

Authorities: One of two missing USF students dead; suspect taken into custody
A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged in the death of one of the missing two USF students.

Farm Bill aims to ban greyhound racing
And the language was amended to ensure it doesn’t impact hunting and dog sports.

Mifflin Street Block Party gears up as safety takes center stage
Officials warn balcony collapses remain the top safety concern.

Janesville continues flood cleanup one week later as damaged items pile up
It’s been one week since a tornado and major flooding hit the Rock County area.

Oshkosh declares State of Emergency as Wisconsin flood issues persist
Fox River on pace to crest next Monday.

Medical College of Wisconsin lab researches impact of psychedelics on the brain
Part of the research is looking at how psychedelics can treat those with mood disorders or battling addiction.

Wisconsin will host spring Drug Take Back Day on April 25
Here's where you can safely dispose of your unwanted and unused medications.

Local short film ‘Aroma-Vision’ to premiere at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival showcases films from across the Midwest, including many made here in Milwaukee.

125 years of stories: Wisconsin Veterans Museum reflects on legacy of service
The museum is half as old as the country as it marks this milestone. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum will soon see new updates on the horizon.

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

World News

Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye

Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.

Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club
An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record despite critical reviews
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war
British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

Car bomb was 'deliberate, reckless, stupid' attack, says police chief
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe makes history with sub-two hour marathon time in London
Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

Man arrested over attacks on Jewish community in London
A 37-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

Shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

What we know about the incident
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner
President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

Less bread, more office time - the boss of Pret on our changing eating habits
Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.

First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'
Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much
Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star.

The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles pictured in US over the years
The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

Missing 5-year-old girl likely abducted from Outback home, police say
Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.

Murdered teen's mum dismayed as PM meets tech bosses first
Esther Ghey says it is "equally important" the PM hears from bereaved families as well as tech giants.

Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs
The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.

'Four days of hell in hospital' - England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns on miscarriage
Aston Villa and England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns says she spent "four days of hell in hospital" after suffering a miscarriage and contracting sepsis.

Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore
The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.

Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.

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Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

Could a Premier League club lose their European place once again?
After Crystal Palace's issues last season, could a Premier League club lose their European place once again because of dual ownership issues?