Local Wisconsin News

Packers coach Matt LaFleur finalizes his staff moves for 2026
They announced new position coaches Bobby Babich, Daniel Bullocks, Noah Pauley and Sam Siefkes.

Milwaukee's new ICE facility nears completion, though timeline for occupancy is still uncertain
The question remains, when will ICE move into the building at 11925 West Lake Park Drive?

Farmers ask President Trump to prioritize soybeans in upcoming talks with Chinese President
President Donald Trump is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping in April or May.

Mom meets snow plow driver who cleared path to hospital for her ambulance when she was in labor during snow storm
Nyangi Wambura said things progressed quickly when she went into labor late Sunday night.

'It depends on the weather system': Post-blizzard flooding concerns in northern Wisconsin
Last year’s dry fall and summer means many of Green Bay and the Fox Valley’s waterways are able to absorb this snowmelt.

'This has been an emotional roller coaster': Gov. Tony Evers signs 'Gail's Law'
The bill is named after a Neenah woman who died from breast cancer in 2024.

High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season
This was the first March Madness win for the Panthers, who lost to Purdue in the first round last year.

More melting ahead for first day of spring
High temperatures will climb into the 40s and 50s.

Police shoot and kill male suspect following car chase across 2 southeastern Wisconsin counties
Police say they had information that the man was possibly wanted for a felony warrant for arrest.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu will not seek reelection
He said the decision came “after careful reflection and prayer.”

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

Spring training offers a warm break for teams and fans
Teams train in Florida and Arizona during March for one main reason: the weather.

Bondi gives ousted interim U.S. attorney new title, allows him to keep job in Wisconsin
Bondi appointed Brad Schimel in November to a 120-day term as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Springing right into the season
Temperature rise significantly this weekend.

'We want to have students who are workforce ready': Howard-Suamico School District asks voters to approve referendums on April ballot
It's asking them to approve a $147 million capital referendum and a $7 million operational referendum.

Nearly 625 people in Racine County will be losing their jobs
UNFI is closing the Sturtevant facility as it expands its facility in Joliet, Illinois, southwest of Chicago.

Wisconsin Senate passes NIL regulations by a one-vote margin
Ultimately, 11 Republicans and six Democrats came together to back the bill, leaving just a single vote to be the difference maker.

Auto repair shops keeping busy after blizzard hits Southeast Wisconsin
At Root River Auto Body, calls have been nonstop from both insurance companies and drivers dealing with storm damage.

Sturgeon Bay continues to dig out from blizzard
Sturgeon Bay picked up more than 33 inches of snow during the two-day winter storm and blizzard earlier this week.

Scholar Athlete: Avianna Lee
Baraboo High School senior Avianna Lee always strives for her best.

World News

Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks
What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?

Reports of children as young as 11 abused in West Midlands mini-marts, BBC reveals
Child sexual abuse reports go back 10 years and were seen by safeguarding group which included police

Huge queues for meningitis B jabs as vaccination scheme expanded
Some queueing for vaccines at the University of Kent were turned away on Thursday.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

The Salt Path author wrote secret first book despite claiming she was debut writer
Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.

Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.

Woman who lost five family members in drowning tragedy wants surviving daughter to 'live life'
Rionaghac McGrotty was four months old when she was rescued from a car that slid off a pier after a day at the seaside.

US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations
The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

UK's most popular tourist attraction for 2025 takes top spot from British Museum
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

UK set for temperature rollercoaster as chilly nights follow warm days
March is a fickle time for temperatures in the UK and can see some huge swings from day to night.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field
Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

Iranians prepare for Persian new year under shadow of war
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

Traitors, Amandaland - and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief
The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.

The Papers: Iran unleashes 'world energy shock' and 'King of the coast'
Fears of a global energy crisis after attacks on major gas sites in the Middle East dominates Friday's papers.

Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Weekly quiz: How did this man accidentally turn himself blue?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches
Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations.

Trump 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.

'Workhorse' Land Rover fleet to be retired from Army after 70 years
A service was held in Dorset to mark the beginning of Land Rover vehicles being phased out by the Army by 2030.

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.

Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Meta wants creators to "rediscover" Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow.

Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney
Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.

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(Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?
Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.