Local Wisconsin News

'Spring forward’ sparks time-change debate
Daylight saving time begins Sunday morning as we switch the clocks ahead one hour to standard time. The debate over changing the clocks continues.

Fire departments in Beloit consider consolidation, work to make a plan to best serve both communities 
Both chiefs are tasked with creating an action plan to see if combining forces is the best option.

More bird flu found in commercial poultry flocks in Jefferson and Walworth counties
Both flocks contain over one million birds, but health officials said they've been depopulated.

Maple Syrup producers in Wisconsin adapt to weather changes, expect good season
It's an important time in Wisconsin as the state is consistently one of the top maple syrup-producing states in the U.S.

As daylight saving approaches, drowsy driving risk rises
An increase in drowsy driving can come with the time change.

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
Nikita Casap was sentenced to two life terms with no possibility of parole in connection with the shooting deaths of his mother and stepfather.

Meet Green Bay's superintendent finalists, Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr. and Michael Hernandez
Meet Green Bay Superintendent Two Finalists: Michael Hernandez and Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr.

Leaping into spring with mild air
Highs return back well above average.

Closely monitoring the severe weather threat Friday
Best chance for severe storms returns Friday night.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway shows, Shamrock Shuffle, International Women's Day hike
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Dennis Krause Blog: Harlan left a legacy with the Packers
Bob Harlan was one of the most important figures in the long and rich history of the Green Bay Packers.

Experts warn of surge in AI-generated misinformation amid Iran war
Experts warn about AI-generated content spreading false information about the war in Iran.

Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan dies at 89
Harlan joined the Packers organization in 1971 and was elected President and CEO in 1989 where he served until he retired in 2008.

New study shows state funding the best way to support child care providers
The report spotlights Wisconsin's first-ever state funded child care program called 'Get Kids Ready'.

Gouda from the Netherlands takes top prize at World Championship Cheese Contest
Thousands of entries were tasted and judged by experts from around the world, and right here in Wisconsin.

Great Lakes mayors gather in Washington, D.C. to discuss trade, water infrastructure
Two mayors from Wisconsin—Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee and Ryan Sorenson of Sheboygan—were part of the cohort.

More than 20 states sue over new tariffs Trump levied after Supreme Court ruling
The legal challenge argues that President Donald Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 is unlawful.

Friday may bring the first severe storm event of the season
We'll see two rounds of rain and storms Friday. The first comes through during the morning and early afternoon.

Why are clocks set forward in spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight
Most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend.

Report: Wisconsin high school graduation rates show improvement
Despite improvement across the board, there are still disparities among districts and race.

World News

Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes
A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
The men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Oil price jumps after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

Man who murdered ex's sister and her children in revenge attack given whole-life sentence
Bryonie Gawith and her children died when Sharaz Ali set fire to their home in revenge for her sister ending their relationship.

Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

Driver mistakenly hit wrong pedal in fatal crash
Student Aalia Mahomed, 20, was described as the "most amazing daughter" by her mother.

Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty
England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place.

From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines
Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest
Lord Peter Mandelson has had his passport returned by police, his lawyers say.

Meet GB's first female Paralympic snowboarder
When Nina Sparks was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, she decided it was going to be the making of her - now she's competing at the Winter Paralympics.

Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates
Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?
Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.

Singers praise new gospel music chart that will 'open doors'
A new Christian and Gospel Singles Chart is launched to reflect "a vibrant sector of the UK music industry".

My shirt was soaked in blood - but I was told to get back on the rugby pitch
Ross Coombs has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and feels himself "gradually declining", but says there is "no support".

Weekly quiz: How much will a Spice Girls commemorative coin cost?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Who's to blame for Spurs crisis?
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.

Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah. 

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites
RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.

Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

UK immigration officers 'working for China' arrested after forcing entry into flat, court hears
One of the officers is on trial at the Old Bailey while the other was found dead in May 2024 after being arrested and bailed.

Russia was behind parcel fires in UK and Europe, investigators say
The attacks, which involved self-igniting packages, targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and at a DHL depot in the UK in 2024.

Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.

Harry Styles gives pupils at old school 100 free tickets for show
The star made the kind gesture for his former school in the village of Holmes Chapel in Cheshire.

Reform's Scottish leader denies fuelling racial tensions over Edinburgh stabbing
Malcolm Offord has faced criticism after linking the incident in Edinburgh to an "insurge" of migration.

Almost 150 injured at LFC parade before Doyle incident, report reveals
A report into traffic and crowd management at the event last May calls for tighter rules on flares.

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