Local Wisconsin News

'It's so beautiful': Racine students move into new STEAM school
The Racine Unified School District welcomed students and staff into its new STEAM Red Apple School.

Temperatures fall all day under cloud cover
Warmest temperatures will reside in the morning.

Green Bay Area Public Schools Board of Education selects Mike Hernandez as final candidate for superintendent
The school board voted 6-1 for Hernandez over Dr. Michael Trimberger who has 24 years of experience working in education.

Wisconsinite shares experience of being stuck in the Middle East during war
Santiago went to Abu Dhabi in the UAE to interview for New York University’s campus there.

Wisconsin leads the nation when it comes to dairy goats
How goats are adding to Wisconsin's dairy production and the state's economy.

Wisconsin school cellphone ban could be expanded under new bill
Assembly Bill 948 calls for cell phone policies to cover the entire school day, including recess, time between classes and lunch periods.

Dane County, City of Madison partner with new company to print ballots
City and county leaders said this will allow absentee voters to receive their ballots in the mail one week earlier.

Friday may bring the first severe storm event of the season
The greatest risk for severe weather will be late Friday night into early Saturday.

More bird flu found in commercial poultry flocks in Jefferson and Walworth counties
Both flocks contain over one million birds, but health officials said they've been depopulated.

Wayne Larrivee reflects on Bob Harlan's legacy in Green Bay
Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan passed away Thursday.

'Spring forward' sparks time-change debate
Daylight saving time begins Sunday morning as we switch the clocks ahead one hour to standard time. The debate over changing the clocks continues.

Fire departments in Beloit consider consolidation, work to make a plan to best serve both communities 
Both chiefs are tasked with creating an action plan to see if combining forces is the best option.

Maple Syrup producers in Wisconsin adapt to weather changes, expect good season
It's an important time in Wisconsin as the state is consistently one of the top maple syrup-producing states in the U.S.

As daylight saving approaches, drowsy driving risk rises
An increase in drowsy driving can come with the time change.

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
Nikita Casap was sentenced to two life terms with no possibility of parole in connection with the shooting deaths of his mother and stepfather.

Meet Green Bay's superintendent finalists, Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr. and Michael Hernandez
Meet Green Bay Superintendent Two Finalists: Michael Hernandez and Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr.

Leaping into spring with mild air
Highs return back well above average.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway shows, Shamrock Shuffle, International Women's Day hike
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Dennis Krause Blog: Harlan left a legacy with the Packers
Bob Harlan was one of the most important figures in the long and rich history of the Green Bay Packers.

Experts warn of surge in AI-generated misinformation amid Iran war
Experts warn about AI-generated content spreading false information about the war in Iran.

World News

Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.

The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley
The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.

Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens
This may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict.

Canada's PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month.

Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks
In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war
Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.

Why did Iran's president apologise?
The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi.

In maps: Eight days of strikes across the Middle East
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war enters its eighth day.

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling
Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig
The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena.

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Model who starred in TV drama Dallas dies aged 62
Annabel Schofield found success as a model in the 1980s before moving to LA to work as an actress.

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

Manslaughter charge after woman took own life
Seyhan Assaf is accused of manslaughter and controlling behaviour after the death of Gillian Morand.

Coastguards lower dog owner down cliff to rescue pet
Luna the cocker spaniel was too scared to be caught by rescuers so her owner was brought in to help.

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

I had a cardiac arrest playing football. My teammates saved my life by performing CPR
Oxfordshire GP Dr Nick Thomas had been playing football when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Meet Florrie: The puppy helping young people navigate a complex world
Puppy Florrie is helping support students with their mental health at a Lincolnshire school.

My son defied the odds to walk me down the aisle
From the age of three months, Chester was struggling to meet developmental milestones.

Church raises £22k by raffling off Maggi Hambling painting
St Mary's Church in Woodbridge is attempting to raise £200,000 for a new heating system.

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The Iranian president says sorry, but does he mean it?
Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring states.

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

Rampant Scotland wreck French Grand Slam dreams
Rampant Scotland wreck French Grand Slam dreams with a stunning seven-try victory at Murrayfield that throws the Six Nations wide open.

'Incredible' Bronze remains England's gold standard
Lucy Bronze made her 145th senior appearance for England on Saturday. Few have been better performances.

Smith fires Wrexham in front against Chelsea
Wrexham's Sam Smith races past the Chelsea defence to put his side in the lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round.