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Soggy weather slides in for the rest of the weekend
The rest of the weekend will not be a washout.

'I’ve always had a desire to take care of people': Chief nursing officer retires after 40 years with Ascension Wisconsin
Mary Jo Kohout is retiring from what she says has been a fulfilling career in nursing.

Dodge County Sheriff suing 28-year-old Illinois woman for defamation
The sheriff said the actions and false accusations of Naqvi and Morrison caused harm to his reputation.

Milwaukee police and city leaders develop plan to address summer safety
The Milwaukee Police Department is once again gearing up to have more officers in the Downtown Entertainment District.

Health care workers praise new 'next of kin' patient transfer law
The law is meant to help ease hospital capacity, along with making patient transfers less cumbersome for families.

2-year-old dies after loaded gun found by sibling goes off
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and reminded parents to safely store all firearms out of reach of children at all times.

Clock is ticking to file taxes: Expert shares important reminders
Here's what to know as we approach the April 15 deadline.

Green Bay's airport is named after a World War II aviator who died early in conflict
What is now known as Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport was named in his honor in 1946.

1 person killed by police officer in Chippewa Falls
Officers had been responding to the reports of wanted people near a hotel on Thursday morning when the incident occurred.

Wisconsin beats North Dakota 2-1 to reach its first Frozen Four final since 2010
The Badgerswill play the winner between Michigan and Denver in the championship game Saturday.

Racine County residents frustrated with data center's noise
Racine County residents who live nearby the Microsoft data centers have noticed a persistent humming sound coming from the development.

More rain in sight this weekend
Saturday will definitely be the better day to get outside.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Farmers' Market on the Square, craft beer walk, Disney's 'Frozen'
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Father sentenced for leaving his 6 children in storage locker
The five-year sentence in prison will be for possessing a gun as a felon.

Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing
Two members of the board of regents revealed the new details in a state Senate hearing on Thursday.

'Our hope is definitely to get all of the dogs:' Animal activists openly planning raid at Wisconsin breeding, research facility
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the approaching demonstration.

Hustisford School District to begin process to dissolve after referendum fails for 5th year in a row
The $3.75 million operational referendum lost by 16 points, with 58.5% voting no and 42% voting yes.

Gov. Evers signs online sports betting bill
One of the caveats is that the servers used to handle the wagers are located on tribal land.

Colorado State University 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast
The forecast calls for a slightly below normal season in the Atlantic.

Brewers bring the Wisconsin-style supper club to American Family Field
From a prime rib grilled cheese sandwich to a relish tray to a brandy old fashioned cheesecake parfait, it'll have all the traditional dishes.

World News

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

More than 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest
Event organisers said it would show the "resistance" to the ban on the group was "stronger than ever".

Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.

Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus becomes two-time winner
I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time for trainer Willie Mullins at Aintree - pulling off a feat last achieved by Red Rum in doing so.

Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.

Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.

Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests
Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.

Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests
The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central
Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

Balamory is back - Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect
The cast of the Balamory reboot coming soon to our screens say it's a 'love letter to the original' children's TV hit.

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

The Papers: 'Le Humiliation' and 'US and Iran start historic peace talks'
Some of the UK papers today follow Sir Keir Starmer shelving his Chagos Islands deal, and the historic Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan.

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK
BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote
In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

What will the Southport Inquiry tell us and what are next steps?
The public inquiry was set up following a knife attack which led to the deaths of three young girls.

Six-year-old who called 999 to save mum hailed a hero
Pearl's mother Carole suffered a bleed on the brain at their home in Croydon last summer.

Repair Shop restores Britain's first black ballerina's shoes
Julie Felix has now had her shoes repaired 40 years after her first professional solo performance.

Bored retiree creates supersized household objects
He lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg and a 13-amp plug.

'Miracle' as lost cat returned home after five years
Danielle Arme says she "burst into tears" when she heard the news that Bodhi was safe and well.

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Artemis II: Return to the Moon
Four astronauts. One historic mission. Venturing further from Earth than ever before.

US-Iran Peace Talks + Artemis II Returns
It’s a historic day.

Unpack all the latest drama from Race Across the World
Celebrity superfans and travel expert Alfie Watts join Tyler West to discuss the episode!

How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

'Big punch in the face' - could Arsenal really blow title from here?
Nine points clear with six games to play - could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position?

Fury dominates on return - but Joshua refuses to rise to call-out
Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.

Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?
Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?

England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on
England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm".