Local Wisconsin News

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny won’t face charges over ballot drop box removal case, special prosecutor review determines
The review determined that the box didn’t meet the state’s definition of “ballot box” in part because it was sealed and didn’t have any ballots in it.

Stacy London spotlights personal journey, raises awareness for Plaque Psoriasis
For many, clothing acts as a form of “armor,” but the daily reality of flare-ups and irritation is rarely talked about.

Badgers men’s hockey coach Mike Hastings looks ahead to Frozen Four
The Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team faces North Dakota in the “Frozen Four” Thursday in Las Vegas.

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Rothman was fired on Tuesday night in a unanimous vote by the board of regents following a roughly 30-minute closed door discussion.

Howard-Suamico voters approve referenda totaling $154 million while failure of Fond du Lac’s means cost-cutting measures ahead
Howard-Suamico went to a referendum because it’s the 18th lowest funded in the state.

Milwaukee organization celebrates National Donate Life Month
There are currently 1,400 Wisconsinites waiting for a transplant.

Restaurants in these 6 Great Lakes cities will soon get Michelin Guide recognition
Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh will be included in a 2027 guide.

1 dead after being shot by officer in Superior, DOJ investigating
The officer was also injured during the altercation.

Sun Prairie mayor says ‘difficult decisions’ ahead as voters turn down $3.95M referendum
The referendum aimed to help maintain several public safety services after the city hit its levy limit last year.

Judge Chris Taylor wins state Supreme Court seat, more election results
Unlike last year’s state Supreme Court race, the stakes are a lot lower since control of the court isn’t up for grabs.

Bucks' Doc Rivers hints that grandkids could have say in his coaching future
The NBA’s winningest active coach hinted Tuesday that he might consider giving up his role on the sideline when this tumultuous Bucks season ends.

Wisconsinites voted on 75 school referenda. Here’s what did and didn’t pass
Across some of the larger school referendums, voters were split, results show.

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority
Taylor defeated Republican-backed Maria Lazar in the fourth straight victory for liberal court candidates dating back to 2020.

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

Active weather pattern settles in
We'll see multiple rounds of rain over the next several days.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says
Shelly Kittleson had been taken from a Baghdad street corner on March 31, according to U.S. officials.

Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire
Since the war began in February, Trump has set a series of deadlines threatening escalation of the conflict, only to back off just before they expire.

Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit
The vote on Tuesday came just five days after AP first reported that the board asked Jay Rothman to either resign or face being fired.

Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee
He will miss the rest of the season.

Western Lakes Fire crews gear up for wildfire season with hands-on training
Western Lakes Fire burned around 40 acres of land in a controlled burn for a training exercise and to help with land management in Dousman.

World News

Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

Why it could take months for fuel and food prices to return to normal
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.

Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Faisal Islam: Pause in attacks is welcome but the economic scars will last
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years
Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption
Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.

BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast
The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so far
Temperatures reached 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.

Channel 4 scraps celebrity Bake Off episode starring sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills
The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show's celebrity spin-off.

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

Cannabis farm discovered in stately home which once hosted the King
The now-empty mansion once hosted the Prince of Wales' investiture ball.

Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season
Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?

Girl group Flo on entering into their 'bombastic, confident, strong' era
The R&B trio having been making waves this year with their latest hit, Leak It.

My son is about to take his 40th flight - we are extreme day trippers
Rhona Paton started a group sharing tips for extreme day travellers which now has over 30,000 members.

Matthew Perry's stepmother says 'Ketamine Queen' should get maximum sentence
Jasveen Sangha faces decades in jail when she's sentenced on Wednesday over the Friends actor's death.

Suspects who allegedly threw bomb outside NYC mayor's home wanted to kill 60 people, prosecutors say
"All I know is I want to start terror, bro," one of the men allegedly said in the attack outside the NYC mayor's home, Gracie Mansion.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

Man jailed after blowing up his home
Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial
Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.

Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time
The former glamour model, from Brighton, has received bans totalling more than six years since 2010.

Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure
The director of the Thai zoo where Moo Deng lives said security would be upped after the incident.

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Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire gives space but not a solution
International editor Jeremy Bowen talks about the US-Iran ceasefire.

How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe
Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.

Leicester lose appeal against points deduction
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.