Local Wisconsin News

Nearly 60,000 without power as freezing rain impacts central Wisconsin
The largest affected area as of 2:12 p.m. was Portage County, which accounted for over 23,000 outages.

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.

ICE has detained Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, local leaders say
A handful of Milwaukee leaders said that Sarsour was detained on Monday, March 30.

Rain and storms take over for the rest of Thursday
The weather warms above freezing, but that may boost the chance for severe storms.

Rain and strong storms replace the freezing rain
Severe thunderstorms may develop within the soggy conditions.

2 Milwaukee officers hurt in rollover crash during car chase
Police had been pursuing a suspect for a car that was wanted in connection to a shooting.

Two killed in overnight house fire in Pleasant Prairie
Police said their were two victims—a 34-year-old female and a 73-year-old male, who were believed to be father and daughter.

Chocolate and egg prices scramble businesses ahead of Easter
Last year, egg prices were $6.23 compared to $2.50 now, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

One school, 450 kids and a $6.8 million question for voters
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is asking taxpayers for $6.8 million over the next four years.

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

‘We have to connect the dots’: Gov. Evers highlights funding to train Wisconsinites for in-demand jobs
Earlier this week, Gov. Tony Evers announced $1.5 million in funding to support the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.

'Couldn't believe it': Friends, family, former classmates react to kidnapped Wisconsin journalist
Shelly Kittleson, a native of Darlington, was reportedly kidnapped in Iraq.

Marquette students share thoughts on controversial commencement speaker
Marquette University has selected an artificial intelligence expert and alumnus to deliver next month's undergraduate commencement address.

'It's about positive reinforcement': Children's Wisconsin highlights parent programs for anxious kids
Natalie Popple says the Triple P program is a tried and true initiative.

Milwaukee Brewers use 6-run 8th inning to power past Tampa Bay Rays 8-2
Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Wednesday.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers beat Rays for 5-1 homestand
Christian Yelich again was among the heroes when he broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run single in the 8th.

'Everyone has the right to equal justice under the law': Why Judge Chris Taylor says she running for state Supreme Court
Spectrum News sat down with both State Supreme Court candidates ahead of the April 7th election.

Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask
The game was in the second inning when Tampa Bay’s Nick Fortes swung at a 100-mph fastball and hit a ball that went backward and struck Bucknor.

Scholar Athlete: Ben Mittag
Mittag competes on the school’s mountain biking team. He also plays varsity football and wrestling.

We Energies, WPS announce rate hikes for coming years
Rate hikes can be attributed to infrastructure improvements, both companies said.

World News

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Funeral director who kept bodies for months admits 30 counts of preventing lawful burial
Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Funeral fraudster motivated by money, says ex-worker
Robert Bush conned the bereaved while living in luxury and enjoying foreign holidays.

Investigation into IVF clinics in northern Cyprus after UK families given wrong sperm
Most of the families the BBC has spoken to have completed commercial DNA tests which have confirmed their fears.

Tiger Woods crash bodycam footage released by police
Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.

Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend
Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go
Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

Fifa is charging up to $10,990 for World Cup final tickets in first open sale
The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.

Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Meet the in-laws who entered Race Across the World to honour a dying wish
She thought he was judgey. He thought she was loud. But Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses
Clarke Reynolds will tackle the Brighton marathon with the help of a network of virtual guides.

Dozens more people tell BBC of 'alarming' safety breaches at Travelodge hotels
Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.

We thought we'd buried my grandma, but her body was still at the funeral home
Families of the dead tell of the agony caused by "horror show" funeral director Robert Bush.

'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas
Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?
The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon
Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child.

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.

Arrest after man and young girl die in pony and trap crash
The pony and trap collided with a tipper truck near Tonbridge on Wednesday, say Kent Police.

Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

Almost 6,000 homes in Kent hit as South East Water main bursts
Customers are experiencing low pressure or no water due to issues at Bewl Water Treatment Works.

Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide
The determination does not imply intent to cause harm or death or indicate criminality.

Firm handed 'record' illegal tree felling fine
Landowner Motor Fuel Ltd was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £268,751.

Stolen Clanger puppet returned after 50-year mystery
The original Mother Clanger from The Clangers is now on display at The Beaney in Canterbury.

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