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Madison gets national attention for keeping electric buses working through winter
Madison’s 62 electric buses make up about one-third of Madison’s total bus fleet.

Transfer portal era allows some players to experience NCAA Tournament at multiple schools
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd’s NCAA Tournament experiences have run the gamut at his previous schools.

Packers will add Bob Harlan's name on Lambeau Field facade next season
Harlan joined the Packers in 1971 and was elected president and CEO of the NFL’s only publicly owned franchise in 1989.

Springing right into the season
Temperature rise significantly this weekend.

Gradually walking away from winter
Light snow and freezing drizzle will be possible this morning.

Evan Mobley and James Harden lead the way as Cavaliers beat short-handed Bucks 123-116
The Bucks shot 20 of 45 from 3-point range, and their bench outscored Cleveland's 57-24.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with hyperextended knee and bone bruise
Antetokounmpo didn't play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 134-123 win over the Pacers after landing awkwardly.

Wisconsin Senate greenlights online sports betting, releases long-held PFAS contamination funds
The “to-do” list was a long one on Tuesday as lawmakers in the Wisconsin Senate met to take their final votes of the year.

'We wind up having to walk away': Lawmakers try to address high cost of housing
Senators overwhelmingly passed a bill that aims to bring housing costs, but some House members are raising concerns about the legislation.

Sturgeon Bay bouncing back after getting 3 feet of snow
Smaller roads crews have been working around the clock to clear roads.

Blizzard leaves slick roads, large snowbanks behind in Green Bay area
The Green Bay area received almost 27 inches of snow in the March 14-16 storm.

Firefighters continuing to battle active fire on west side of Green Bay
Weather conditions are impacting the response, with high winds and equipment freezing on site.

Tree removal company works around the clock to clean up downed trees in southeastern Wisconsin
“It’s been our busiest weekend,” Roberts said. “I think we have pulled probably seven or eight trees off houses.”

Republican State Sen. Van Wanggaard won’t seek reelection this fall
He announced he'll retire at the end of the year on Tuesday.

March 16, 2026: The severe weather that wasn't
A level 4 severe threat was forecasted for the Mid-Atlantic states, but it did not come to fruition.

NICU patients have luck on their side celebrating their first St. Patrick’s Day
Babies in the NICUs were dressed up in festive gear for their first St. Patrick’s Day.

'It was a prolific event': Appleton digs out after record-breaking snowfall
Residents in Appleton reported snowfall totals anywhere from 18 to 24 inches.

Snowfall totals around Michigan and Wisconsin, March 14-17, 2026
Totals were highest in northern Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan.

Don't test your luck: Don't drink and drive on St. Patrick's Day
"Plan ahead for a safe ride home."

When and where you can attend a youth fishing clinic in southeastern Wisconsin
The annual youth fishing clinics are about a month away.

World News

Senegal say 'fight is far from over' after Africa Cup of Nations win overturned
The Senegal government calls for an "independent international investigation" into alleged corruption at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

Assisted dying 'is not going away' says MSP behind rejected bill
Scottish Lib Dem Liam McArthur says he is convinced support for assisted dying will continue to grow as more people suffer what he describes as "bad deaths".

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

Adoption system leaves too many parents isolated, government admits after BBC investigation
The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".

Temperatures forecast to reach 20C in warmest day of the year so far
Temperatures are on the rise again and it will feel like spring has returned.

People don't need to buy a vaccine, health secretary says
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday.

Woman describes her symptoms before being rushed to hospital
Speaking from her hospital bed, the 21-year-old woman said her symptoms included a headache, hot and cold sweats, achey bones and vomiting.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

Was response to outbreak too slow?
Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

Woman who learned to walk again after 130ft fall meets 'incredible' rescuers
Leah Matthews has been reunited with the teams who saved her from a gorge in Waterfall Country.

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

'It's not a waste of time' - young people defend the humble gap year
Gwen and Mia are among thousands of young people each year who opt to take a gap year before university

Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating
Charlotte Briggs has applied for hundreds of jobs and cannot find work, despite achieving a 2:1 degree.

Has the military's investigative crime unit improved justice for sex assault victims?
The Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) removes the complaints process from the chain of command.

Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut
There are no known casualties so far from the strike near downtown, as Israel said it targeted a building affiliated with Hezbollah.

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Trump says Nato making 'foolish mistake' over Iran
The US president expresses frustration that US allies are not helping secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Fear and defiance in southern Lebanon city as Israel-Hezbollah war intensifies
Civilians who remain despite evacuation orders in Tyre – some unable to move, others defiant - are trying to continue their daily routines next to bomb sites.

What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America
Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Ex-MP Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences
The former MP for Reigate is charged after police searches of his home in Horley, Surrey in 2023.

Two teenagers missing after car enters river
Police divers are searching for a male and a female who are unaccounted for.

Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

School phone bans not enough to cut screen time alone, researchers say
New research suggests efforts to suppress screen time need to go further than the school gates to be effective.

Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

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