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Suspect arrested after stealing ambulance with patient inside
The suspect led police on an 18.2-mile and 40-minute-long chase.

After opening for first time in over a decade, ice caves likely closed for season
A winter storm Tuesday night broke apart the ice shelf around the caves, which made them visitable.

Marquette University PD investigating sexual assault, robbery of female student
The incident happened around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. Police are still looking for the suspect.

Wisconsin Congressman takes aim at marriage penalties
Republican Glenn Grothman says "the government is overwhelmingly discouraging marriage" for people who benefit from public assistance.

Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz seeks a 3rd Olympic gold Thursday in the 1500M
"That was something that caught my eye,” Stolz said, reflecting on watching eight-time medalist Apolo Ohno, an inspiration to him growing up.

MSOE advances AI learning under new leadership
The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is under new leadership. Dr. Eric Baumgartner assumes the new role of university president.

Evers to sign executive order for special session on banning partisan gerrymandering
Evers said the announcement comes as the Trump administration makes a push to get states to adopt new maps to give the GOP an advantage.

Welcome back winter this weekend
Arctic air returns, pushing our temperatures closer to normal.

State lawmakers react to 2026 State of the State Address
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed mixed reactions to the governor's final State of the State Address.

Warm and windy south, but still wintry farther north
Expect a spring-like day down south with wintry weather farther north.

Ohio State upends No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69
Ohio State (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) beat a ranked team for the first time in seven tries this season

‘There’s always more work we can do, folks’: Gov. Tony Evers urges lawmakers to ‘stick around’ as he offers ambitious agenda for remaining 10 months in office
Gov. Evers, who is set to retire in 2027, put his priorities on full display, including giving Wisconsinites more breathing room in their budgets.

Rich Bisaccia steps down as Packers special teams coordinator
Bisaccia was named special teams coordinator in 2022, and was promoted to assistant head coach/special teams coordinator in 2023.

State Supreme Court candidates look ahead to April election
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judges Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar are vying for the open seat.

Milwaukee leaders remember the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rep. Gwen Moore has had a long relationship with Rev. Jackson over the years, even before she was elected to office.

Sturgeon season brisk as fishing closes early on upriver lakes, Winnebago nearing cutoff
The last time the 16-day season ended early was in 2015.

Former Packers president Mark Murphy to be inducted in Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
The ceremony for the 76th anniversary awards will be held at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee on July 8.

Mae C. Jemison: The first African American woman in space
Jemison has been an inspiration her entire life.

Marquette graduate Emery Lehman wins silver medal in men's team pursuit speedskating race in Milan
This is Lehman's fourth Olympic Games and his second Olympic medal.

Only a handful of voters take to polls for February primary election
Not everyone will vote today. Here’s how you can find out if you do.

World News

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK
The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius.

Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.

Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.

Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

Flooding may worsen as unsettled weather expected to last for at least another month
With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime of lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.

Luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, Spanish police say
Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.

'For Dad, who didn't get to see this' - Shiffrin wins slalom gold
American star Mikaela Shiffrin cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she wins Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.

'How on earth have they done that?' - see Morrison's miracle shot that stole win for GB
Rebecca Morrison hit an incredible shot against the USA to win the game and give Team GB a chance of progressing into the curling semi-finals.

Watch: Lindsey Vonn shares her journey home after Olympics crash
The US skier was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career in 2026.

How a fatal crash happened on a smart motorway
Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.

You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video
Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'
Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.

I hated my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.

Game of Thrones play to open in the UK this summer
The stage prequel will be set 10 years before the events of the original books and TV series.

Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters

Driver guilty over fatal smart motorway crash
Barry O'Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4.

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

Met making 'initial inquiries' into claims about Andrew protection officers
It comes after claims emerged that protection officers "turned a blind eye" during visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island.

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

Farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m to 'loyal friend'
Martin, jailed in 2000 for the killing of a burglar, leaves his estate to a former pub landlady.

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Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.

Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s Board of Peace
What’s on the agenda of the inaugural meeting?

Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.

'For Dad, who didn't get to see this' - Shiffrin wins gold
American star Mikaela Shiffrin cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she wins Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.