Local Wisconsin News

Lawmakers react to firing of Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman
Board president Amy Bogost said the decision should not come as a surprise.

Port Washington residents have mixed opinion on passed referendum
Voters in Port Washington passed what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind, citizen-proposed referendum.

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates talk health care plans
The top seven Democrats in the race for governor talked making health care affordable and accessible.

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental U.S., federal meteorologists say
March’s average temperature was 50.85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 9.35 degrees above the 20th-century norm.

Friends recall fearless reporter held hostage in Baghdad
Shelly's mother told Spectrum News off camera her daughter has received medical care and is being held at a decompression center.

Takeaways from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race
Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s victory on Tuesday night marks a significant outcome in the state’s highest court race.

Hustisford School District to begin process to dissolve after referendum fails for 5th year in a row
The $3.75 million operational referendum lost by 16 points, with 58.5% voting no and 42% voting yes.

Showers return to Wisconsin tonight
More rounds of rain are ahead in the coming days.

Former Dodger Davey Lopes dies at 80
He was one of the finest basestealers in MLB history and spent 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972 to 1981.

Review determines no charges for Green Bay mayor over recording devices
The devices, in place in 2021 and 2022, were located outside the City Council chambers and the mayor’s office.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny won’t face charges over ballot drop box removal case, special prosecutor review determines
The review determined that the box didn’t meet the state’s definition of “ballot box” in part because it was sealed and didn’t have any ballots in it.

Stacy London spotlights personal journey, raises awareness for Plaque Psoriasis
For many, clothing acts as a form of “armor,” but the daily reality of flare-ups and irritation is rarely talked about.

Badgers men’s hockey coach Mike Hastings looks ahead to Frozen Four
The Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team faces North Dakota in the “Frozen Four” Thursday in Las Vegas.

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Rothman was fired on Tuesday night in a unanimous vote by the board of regents following a roughly 30-minute closed door discussion.

Howard-Suamico voters approve referenda totaling $154 million while failure of Fond du Lac’s means cost-cutting measures ahead
Howard-Suamico went to a referendum because it’s the 18th lowest funded in the state.

Milwaukee organization celebrates National Donate Life Month
There are currently 1,400 Wisconsinites waiting for a transplant.

Restaurants in these 6 Great Lakes cities will soon get Michelin Guide recognition
Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh will be included in a 2027 guide.

1 dead after being shot by officer in Superior, DOJ investigating
The officer was also injured during the altercation.

Sun Prairie mayor says ‘difficult decisions’ ahead as voters turn down $3.95M referendum
The referendum aimed to help maintain several public safety services after the city hit its levy limit last year.

Judge Chris Taylor wins state Supreme Court seat, more election results
Unlike last year’s state Supreme Court race, the stakes are a lot lower since control of the court isn’t up for grabs.

World News

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Rescue efforts remain under way after the incident off the coast of northern France, local media reports.

Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".

Oil prices rise as concerns grow over 'fragile' US-Iran ceasefire
Crude prices have reversed from sharp falls on Wednesday when plans to pause the war first emerged.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

Spanish police 'dismantle' Scottish drugs gang as crime boss arrested
The Civil Guard said the Lyons' organisation in Spain has been taken apart, with 14 arrests in four countries and 20 others under investigation.

Primrose Hill stab victim 'can never be replaced', father says
Christopher Sullivan pays tribute to his son, filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan, who was killed.

Israel says it hit Lebanon 100 times in just 10 minutes
Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites.

Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.

Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.

UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.

Is BTS losing its K-pop identity as it aims for a bigger world stage?
BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it’s caught between Korea and the world.

Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season
Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.

'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years
Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

Last year's winner Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National
Last year's winner Nick Rockett is withdrawn from this weekend's Grand National at Aintree.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

US man arrested in case of Michigan woman's disappearance in Bahamas
Lynette Hooker fell overboard from a small boat and was swept out to sea by strong currents, her husband told authorities.

New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

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US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

How fluid PSG exposed Slot's back-five tweak
Arne Slot changed Liverpool's shape for their Champions League quarter-final first leg - but their tactics were still bested by European champions Paris St-Germain. Umir Irfan explains how.

Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National
Last year's winner Nick Rockett is withdrawn from this weekend's Grand National at Aintree.

Verstappen race engineer Lambiase to join McLaren
Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, agrees to join McLaren from 2028.

Fury unlikely to be world champion again - Wardley
Tyson Fury will struggle to become world champion again because of the current crop of belt holders, says WBO title holder Fabio Wardley.

Alvarez scores superb free-kick as Atletico beat 10-man Barca
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Nou Camp.

Family fun and holes-in-one - the Masters tradition crossing generations
The Masters Par 3 contest is a unique tradition that features 90-year-old Gary Player holing birdie putts and nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood focusing on hitting a green.