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Gov. Evers signs bills to fund PFAS remediation
PFAS are widely used “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment over time and pose health risks.

Fire crews put out large fire near Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee
A spokesperson for Potawatomi Hotel & Casino said there was a problem with the boiler system that led to a fire.

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening
The transfer portal for basketball officially opens Tuesday.

De Pere mayor outlines former Shopko development projects
Mayor James Boyd also shared some must-see spots in the region.

Winter chill returns overnight
Spotty snow showers are also possible through early evening.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make ‘closing arguments’ from the campaign trail
A majority of registered voters were undecided as recently as two weeks before election day, per a Marquette University Law poll.

‘I can’t believe I’m here:’ Wisconsin family volunteers at White House Easter Egg Roll  
The annual tradition brings in hundreds of volunteers and thousands of visitors.

GOP files complaint with WEC over duplicated absentee ballots in Green Bay
Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office allegedly mailed 152 voters more than one absentee ballot for the April 7 election.

Wisconsinites will vote on nearly 75 school referenda in April. Here are some of the largest ones on the ballot
Not everyone will vote on a school referendum on April 7, but here's a closer look at some of the biggest ones.

NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing
Antetokounmpo told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Athletic on Friday that he’s healthy and he wants to play.

Attention on Wisconsin Supreme Court race looking different than 1 year ago
The current race is seeing fewer commercials and less national attention.

Downtown Green Bay builds on residential projects
Downtown promotion groups say momentum rivals pre-COVID interest in the city’s downtown.

Sun Prairie looking to support public safety through referendum
The $3.95M referendum would maintain operations while also adding staff for both departments.

Sauk Prairie one of many school districts with referendums on ballot
The district has a $68.4 million capital and a $3.2 million operational referendum on the spring ballot.

Now Hiring: Slinger School District filling retirement vacancies
Due to teachers retiring, some school districts across the state are already searching for their replacements.

Father Carr's continues its 52-year tradition of holiday meals amid growing need
More than 1,000 people in Northeast Wisconsin enjoyed a holiday meal on Easter Sunday.

Bucks outlast Grizzlies 131-115 in battle of short-handed teams
Milwaukee snapped an eight-game skid in this series and beat the Grizzlies for the first time since a 126-114 decision on Jan. 19, 2022.

Contreras, Harrison lead Brewers to 8-5 win over Royals
William Contreras had a double and two RBIs and Kyle Harrison struck out six.

Packed pews in Milwaukee as faith rises amid global strife
Catholic leaders in Milwaukee said the turbulence of the modern world is drawing people back to their faith.

Stars and Stripes Honor Flight gives American heroes long-deserved welcome home
Rachael Glaszcz, a volunteer, and Ruby Scheuing, a Vietnam veteran, shared ways the organization gives back.

World News

Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West booking and asks people to forgive rapper
Its managing director calls the rapper's past comments "abhorrent" but asks people to "offer some forgiveness".

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

'Really feeling the love' - Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC as search for mother goes on
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in what authorities believe was an abduction.

Illegal rave shut down as police face 'violent and hostile' crowd
Dorset Police said the event drew about 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles.

Warmest weather of the year expected with 24C this week
The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains

Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor
Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican.

Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night
Natasha Blackmore, 36, met students outside of school and told them of relationships and drunken nights.

Tories urge Waitrose to reinstate worker sacked 'after tackling shoplifter'
The Waitrose employee says he was dismissed from his job after 17 years for trying to stop a theft of Easter eggs.

US Supreme Court paves way for dismissal of Steve Bannon conviction
The order allows a lower court to consider dismissing the former Trump strategist's indictment.

Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say
The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.

'I'd have been a miserable champion': Why Britain's 'next Anthony Joshua' quit boxing
Delicious Orie discusses his shock decision to retire from boxing and why he wants to be a role model for the younger generation.

Could saunas become the 'new pub' when it comes to socialising?
Wales' picturesque landscape lends itself to sauna use, in a similar way to Finland, a business owner said.

'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help
Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't
On the tech giant's 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses

Hundreds take part in Easter coal-carrying race
The annual sack-carrying challenge in Gawthorpe began more than 60 years ago.

Couple in court after boy, 13, dies in crash
A man and a woman are remanded custody in connection with a crash involving a car, a bike and a scooter.

New youth clubs for anti-social behaviour hotspots
The government has announced eight young futures hubs in areas with high anti-social behaviour.

Parrot at Dublin Airport sparks search for its owner
The bird was found by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish bin.

'Lazy' dog owners hide poo bags in Hadrian's Wall
Northumberland park rangers are asking people to treat the wall with respect and take poo bags home.

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The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3
Covering the Home Office.

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

Arteta calls for perspective as Arsenal look to avoid slump
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to channel the pain of back-to-back defeats when they take on Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals.

I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Grand National confirmations
The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the five-day confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.

Bayern face waiting game on 'very special' Kane
Bayern Munich are waiting on the fitness of "very special" Harry Kane to see if he can lead their challenge to overcome Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.