Local Wisconsin News

How best to talk with kids about the ongoing war in Iran
The war is set to enter a fifth day Tuesday.

New bill would create NIL regulations, allocate $14.6M to UW-Madison athletics
UW officials say they need financial flexibility to stay competitive in the current college athletics landscape.

Iran war drives up Wisconsin gas pump prices
Wisconsin gas prices are up, but still under national average of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded gas.

How local organizations are giving back to Wisconsin troops deployed overseas
Both the USO and Support the Troops Wisconsin said they are always looking for more volunteers and donations.

Quiet and mild weather takes us through the middle of the week
The cloudy sky clears out, setting us up for some sunshine at times.

'I’m just happy that I’m out there': Antetokounmpo gets back in rhythm in return with Bucks
Despite a loss to the Boston Celtics Monday night, Antetokounmpo is looking ahead.

Soybean farmers uncertain about future, tariff policy
Doug Rebout, president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association, said "we don't know what to do right now."

‘I'm with the president 100% on this’: Wisconsin lawmakers react to president’s decision to attack Iran
Lawmakers in Wisconsin are split along party lines.

Gov. Evers signs executive order for special session on partisan gerrymandering
He’ll now travel the state this week to talk about the proposal and secure elections.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ makes one more Wisconsin stop
The story, set in the 1990s, follows a 16-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder that “ages her four times faster than the average person."

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 3 as possible terrorist act
Austin Police officials say the suspect was killed by officers at the scene.

Everyday Hero: Racine tech ed teacher inspires young girls with new book
The book showcases all of the trades jobs that are out there for men, women, and hopefully as an inspiration to young girls.

Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown
Milwaukee has lost its last three games, all by at least 23 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31
Antetokounmpo had 19 points and 11 rebounds Monday night in Milwaukee’s 108-81 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Milwaukee Health Department tests wastewater for infectious diseases
The lab tests wastewater for Influenza A and B, RSV and COVID-19.

‘The timing of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is probably not by chance’: Religious observances occur in the shadow of Iran conflict
Christians continue to observe Lent, Muslims continue to observe Ramadan, and the Jews celebrate Purim.

Families lean on community support as Wisconsin soldiers deployed to the Middle East
The Wisconsin National Guard was mentioned on Monday morning during a Pentagon briefing. Wisconsin soldiers are being deployed to the Middle East.

'We're already seeing some of that growth': MPS superintendent touts new literacy plan results on Read Across America Day
MPS has recieved some of the lowest literacy scores from a nationwide report card.

Madison Police 2025 crime report shows drop in both violent and property crimes
Madison saw a 10.7% decrease in shots fired incidents in 2025, with only five of those being homicides, compared to seven in 2024.

‘It’s part of politics’: Gov. Evers remains confident he can reach a deal with Republicans on tax relief
The governor said he hopes to meet with Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Vos within the next couple of weeks.

World News

UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight
The chartered flight is currently scheduled to leave Muscat International Airport in Oman on Wednesday evening.

Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes
Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.

Funerals held for students and staff after Iran school strike
Iranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.

UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus
The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.

US and Israel bomb Iran for fourth day as Trump says air defences 'gone'
Iran is responding to the strikes by launching missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf states hosting US bases.

Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property
The former prince hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000.

TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

Asia stocks fall for third day, oil edges up as markets track Iran war
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.

Use our tax calculator to see how the Spring Statement affects you
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant
The independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

The unsung body doubles of Wuthering Heights
How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

The Papers: 'Trump mocks Starmer' and 'Middle East energy shock for markets'
Many of the papers focus on the deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Sir Keir.

Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere
The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.

What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

'Shh please girls' - the night 11-year-old Gary Barlow left clubgoers gobsmacked
The Take That star was only 11 years old when he began performing to patrons at Connah's Quay Labour Club.

We still change our plans and routes for safety five years after Sarah Everard's murder
Five years after Sarah Everard was murdered, women continue to change their behaviour to stay safe.

Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war
Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.

Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.

European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East
Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.

Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years for killing student in hit-and-run
The grime artist failed to stop after his BMW hit Nepali student Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford.

Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery
The portrait shows Sir Elton with husband David Furnish and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah.

Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret profits' in Banksy deals
A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost's voicemails
Seven high-profile claimants allege the Daily Mail's publisher committed "grave breaches of privacy" - something it denies.

OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

Lionesses deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement
A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Actor settles claim against theatre in Kevin Spacey assault case
He alleged that Spacey, who has denied the allegations, assaulted him on two separate occasions.

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