Local Wisconsin News

Gov. Evers issues order to restore process of reducing prison sentences
Evers could be the first Wisconsin governor since Tommy Thompson to commute a sentence.

Storms and freezing rain return to Wisconsin
Storms Friday evening with freezing rain Friday night.

Timber Rattlers loaded with top Brewers prospects
The Brewers affiliate hopes to win games while developing future stars.

'Disturbing lack of attention': Senator concerned about soldiers' care after being wounded in Iran
Sen. Tammy Baldwin wrote a letter to the Defense Health Agency to "express serious concerns" that injured soldiers are "experiencing delays" in care.

Fight over University of Wisconsin system president's future draws heat from Republican leader
Rep. David Murphy said Friday that he was “troubled” that the board of regents is threatening to fire Jay Rothman without any explanation.

PHOTOS: Storms wrack up damage across parts of southern Wisconsin
Here's a look at some of the destruction Thursday's storm caused.

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents
Sarsour’s attorneys said Thursday that he was detained on the grounds that he is a foreign policy threat. They say that claim has no merit.

3 things to watch in Final Four
The NCAA men’s basketball Final Four is Saturday night in Indianapolis.

Another system brings storms and freezing rain back to Wisconsin
Strong storms possible Friday evening, freezing rain likely Friday night.

Switch your ceiling fan to spin the other way
Now that it's warming up, it's time to switch the direction of your ceiling fan to optimize cool air.

A little over 40,000 still without power in central Wisconsin after freezing rain
The largest affected area as of 6:53 a.m. was Portage County, which accounted for over 16,000 outages.

'This is a place that welcomes all views and perspectives': Lawrence president speaks out about student effort to establish Turning Point chapter
Lawrence student Zach Currier is leading the effort to launch that Turning Point affiliate called “Patriots of Faith."

We're 'hoppy' the weather turns quiet for Easter Sunday
Starting off the weekend though with rain and wintry mix.

Recap: First and only Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between Taylor and Lazar
With five days until the spring election, the two candidates vying to be Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice met face to face on Thursday night.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Egg hunts, Easter brunch, Gimme Gimme Disco!
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president
The president of the 165,000-student UW system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired.

'The young people in our city, they need us': Milwaukee holds youth job fair after teen takeovers
The All in, All youth, All summer Resource and Employment Fair gave teens a chance to explore jobs, internships, summer programs and more.

Little White School House in Ripon, Wis. is the birthplace of the Republican Party
The city of Ripon, Wisconsin—home to less than 8,000 people—is federally recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party.

Travelers escape bad weather in Wisconsin Dells
The waterpark capital of the world was a popular spot Thursday.

Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit
The Board of Regents held a closed emergency meeting on Wednesday night to discuss personnel matters.

World News

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

Boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich named as three teens held
A boy, 14, shot dead in south-east London is named as Eghosa Ogbebor, as three people are arrested.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts
The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

Raye tops album charts with This Music May Contain Hope
It is Raye's second number one this year, after her hugely popular single Where The Hell Is My Husband.

Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach
Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

Funeral boss will pay for what he did, says baby's mum
Jasmine Beverley's son was stillborn and his funeral was arranged by the now-disgraced Robert Bush.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

Amputee's home burgled during bus-pass challenge from John O' Groats to Land's End
Barry Mackleston is attempting to get from John O Groats to Land's End using just his bus pass.

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

Video appears to show US plane and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran
Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.

International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge
President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.

Researchers spent years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters - this is what they learnt
There have been thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings since it rose to prominence in the 1960s.

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

Weekly quiz: Why did bananas cause a stir in Orkney?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

How does the NHS in Scotland compare with the rest of the UK?
BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations.

'We fell off the face of the earth': Dad and daughter raced across world but had to keep it secret
Molly Clifford and her father are part of this year's line up for the BBC's Race Across the World.

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

Son charged with fatal stabbing of 84-year-old mum
Doris Innes was allegedly attacked by her son outside her home, the Metropolitan Police say.

Northern Ireland's school IT system targeted in cyber attack ahead of exam season
The EA says immediate steps were taken to contain the issue, but it cannot confirm whether any personal data has been affected.

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

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NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line'
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez will sit out their next two games after he "crossed a line", says manager Liam Rosenior.

Foakes leads superb Surrey recovery at Edgbaston
Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes help rescue Surrey from 65-6 to post 328 all out on day one of their County Championship game against Warwickshire.

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.