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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.

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.

More rain arrives tonight
Drier weather returns on Friday.

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.

Where you can find tulip fields in Wisconsin
From fields near Milwaukee all the way to the driftless area, here's where you can see tulips in bloom.

Rogers Behavioral Health uses pharmacogenomics to help patients find the right medication
Pharmacogenomics is a type of genetic testing that shows how your body metabolizes and uses pharmacological agents.

A possible Frozen Four first: All 4 starting goalies are freshmen
Wisconsin's Daniel Hauser and North Dakota's Jan Spunar have impressive records.

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

Wisconsin retailers reflect on first part of year while looking ahead
The National Retail Federation forecasts a 4.4% increase in sales this year.

Lawmakers react to firing of Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman
Board president Amy Bogost said the decision should not come as a surprise.

Port Washington residents have mixed opinion on passed referendum
Voters in Port Washington passed what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind, citizen-proposed referendum.

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates talk health care plans
The top seven Democrats in the race for governor talked making health care affordable and accessible.

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental U.S., federal meteorologists say
March’s average temperature was 50.85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 9.35 degrees above the 20th-century norm.

Friends recall fearless reporter held hostage in Baghdad
Shelly's mother told Spectrum News off camera her daughter has received medical care and is being held at a decompression center.

Takeaways from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race
Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s victory on Tuesday night marks a significant outcome in the state’s highest court race.

World News

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full
She tells reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".

Iran conflict must be 'line in sand' to build more resilient UK, Starmer says
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up
With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Ten cases a day - 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68
The Bronx-born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

The Papers: 'I'm not Epstein's victim' and 'We see you, Vlad'
US First Lady Melania Trump is splashed across several of the papers, after she made a surprise White House address on Thursday.

How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth
The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.

Can stats help you find the Grand National winner?
How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday's Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.

Singapore government employees asked to work in 25C to save on air-con costs
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

'I was in a slump - now my art is in Billie Eilish's house'
Sylvie Baker says she can look for studio space after the US star's purchase gave her more exposure.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

'The road to our home must be the worst in the UK'
The Byatt family say parts of the Upper Coquet valley road are falling into the river.

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Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up
With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

GB's Stojsavljevic, 17, stuns Gibson on BJK Cup debut
Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup in Melbourne

'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission - but will Tuchel take notice?
Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.

Six big questions for Fury's fifth return from retirement
Key voices from boxing weigh in on the big questions surrounding heavyweight Tyson Fury's latest comeback.

Bronny James sets up father LeBron in Lakers win
Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.