Local Wisconsin News

Firefighters continuing to battle active fire on west side of Green Bay
Weather conditions are impacting the response, with high winds and equipment freezing on site.

Don't test your luck: Don't drink and drive on St. Patrick's Day
"Plan ahead for a safe ride home."

When and where you can attend a youth fishing clinic in southeastern Wisconsin
The annual youth fishing clinics are about a month away.

Brewers fans to get exclusive first look at Bob Uecker documentary on Opening Day
“Ueck” celebrates the life and legacy of “Mr. Baseball,” featuring interviews with his family and more.

Wisconsin Senate to decide future of online sports betting, NIL deals with floor session expected to finish this week
Behind the scenes, legislative leaders are counting votes to decide which proposals will reach the floor for a vote.

Everyday Hero: Serenity Singers bring harmony to hospice hall
The group offers personal bedside performances for hospice patients.

Luck won't bring an early spring
Harsh cold and more snowfall sweep in for St. Patrick's Day.

Fox Cities PAC unveils its 2026-27 season, featuring 8 Broadway titles
From "The Phantom of the Opera" to Chef Dan Jacobs, here's what you can expect.

Powerful March winter storm leaves some areas with 3 feet of snow
Blizzard warnings have nearly expired across the state.

How much has it snowed so far in Wisconsin? Latest totals from around the state
Areas of northern Wisconsin have exceeded two feet.

Photos: Snow piles up across much of Wisconsin
As the state experiences historic snowfall, here's a look at views residents have captured.

Wisconsinites detail snow conditions around the state
From Madison to Wausau and even Black River Falls, Wisconsinites are braving the snow.

98th Academy Awards: 'One Battle After Another' takes Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor
Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars.

Around 60 protesters break into Ridglan Farms over dog breeding practices
Ridglan is being investigated for animal abuse and had agreed to surrender a license that allows it to breed dogs to be sold for research.

1 person killed by police following car chase in Town of Springdale
Officers with the Verona Police Department started to chase a car that was wanted in connection to a burglary and stolen vehicle.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 31 points before getting injured, Bucks beat Pacers 134-123
Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly as he completed a dunk late in the third quarter.

Now Hiring: Milwaukee County Parks in need of lifeguards for the summer season
Milwaukee County Parks is hiring roughly 50 lifeguards to supervise seven of its indoor and outdoor pools for the summer season.

UW Badgers men, Green Bay women get NCAA Tournament bids
The Badgers are in the NCAA tournament for the 29th time.

Badgers get 5 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play High Point in Portland
Wisconsin finished fifth in the Big Ten Conference standings with a record of 24-10.

Major winter storm unfolding across Wisconsin
More than 2 feet of snow have already been measured in parts of the state.

World News

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief tandem bike ride
The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

'Many people fooled' by AI wedding pics, says Zendaya
The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

Bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

MI5 to pay compensation to woman abused by neo-Nazi agent
It comes after a BBC investigation four years ago showed the agent used his security service role to abuse his partner.

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

Focus must remain on Ukraine despite Iran war, PM says
Starmer says Russia cannot benefit from the conflict in the Middle East, as he meets the Ukrainian leader in No 10.

Gerry Adams says he never held role or rank in the IRA
Three men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions.

Woman not shortlisted for job at estate agency as 'car is too old'
Alanah Thomspon French says her application was not progressed as her car was more than 10 years old.

Father of teen who died of meningitis says family are 'beyond devastated'
Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.

What causes meningitis and what are the symptoms?
Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Watch: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support
Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

I watched my dad stab my mum to death - but then had to move back in with him
Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.

Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union
In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double.

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?
The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect
Rhonda Montgomery was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters pretending to work for Revolut.

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer
Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

Are football Ultras a menace or a force for good?
Smoke bombs, pyrotechnics, balaclavas and punch-ups - welcome to the world of the football Ultras.

Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

What have other countries said about the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
The Chancellor has set out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre
Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

Beach rape 'cynical, predatory, callous', court told
Three men, who are asylum seekers, deny raping a woman on Brighton beach.

Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed
Currently trans people are able to use the facilities at the ponds for the gender they identify with.

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast
Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.

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