Local Wisconsin News

PHOTOS: Storms wrack up damage across parts of southern Wisconsin
Here's a look at some of the destruction Thursday's storm caused.

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents
Sarsour’s attorneys said Thursday that he was detained on the grounds that he is a foreign policy threat. They say that claim has no merit.

3 things to watch in Final Four
The NCAA men’s basketball Final Four is Saturday night in Indianapolis.

Another system brings storms and freezing rain back to Wisconsin
Strong storms possible Friday evening, freezing rain likely Friday night.

Switch your ceiling fan to spin the other way
Now that it's warming up, it's time to switch the direction of your ceiling fan to optimize cool air.

A little over 40,000 still without power in central Wisconsin after freezing rain
The largest affected area as of 6:53 a.m. was Portage County, which accounted for over 16,000 outages.

'This is a place that welcomes all views and perspectives': Lawrence president speaks out about student effort to establish Turning Point chapter
Lawrence student Zach Currier is leading the effort to launch that Turning Point affiliate called “Patriots of Faith."

We're 'hoppy' the weather turns quiet for Easter Sunday
Starting off the weekend though with rain and wintry mix.

Quiet start to Friday, but it's not going to end that way
The weather warms above freezing, but that may boost the chance for severe storms.

Recap: First and only Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between Taylor and Lazar
With five days until the spring election, the two candidates vying to be Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice met face to face on Thursday night.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Egg hunts, Easter brunch, Gimme Gimme Disco!
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president
The president of the 165,000-student UW system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired.

'The young people in our city, they need us': Milwaukee holds youth job fair after teen takeovers
The All in, All youth, All summer Resource and Employment Fair gave teens a chance to explore jobs, internships, summer programs and more.

Little White School House in Ripon, Wis. is the birthplace of the Republican Party
The city of Ripon, Wisconsin—home to less than 8,000 people—is federally recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party.

Travelers escape bad weather in Wisconsin Dells
The waterpark capital of the world was a popular spot Thursday.

Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit
The Board of Regents held a closed emergency meeting on Wednesday night to discuss personnel matters.

'Everybody's affected by it': Kenosha barbershop owner sees higher prices due to tariffs
A White House spokesperson defended the President’s tariffs, saying he's use them to renegotiate trade deals and lower drug prices.

‘Upholding our constitution and our laws’: Maria Lazar says traditional approach guides her state Supreme Court run
Lazar has been a judge on the Waukesha-based District 2 Court of Appeals since 2022.

ICE has detained Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, local leaders say
A handful of Milwaukee leaders said that Sarsour was detained on Monday, March 30.

Rain and strong storms replace the freezing rain
Severe thunderstorms may develop within the soggy conditions.

World News

Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth's orbit
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach
Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

Boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich named
A boy, 14, shot dead in south-east London is named as Eghosa Ogbebor, as three people are arrested.

No positive drug tests during Winter Olympics, for first time in 28 years
For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics - so far.

Funeral boss will pay for what he did, says baby's mum
Jasmine Beverley's son was stillborn and his funeral was arranged by the now-disgraced Robert Bush.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

Major Euston rail disruption across Easter weekend
West Coast Main Line services will not run to London Euston station for six days from Good Friday.

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge
President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.

Researchers spent years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters - this is what they learnt
There have been thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings since it rose to prominence in the 1960s.

Weekly quiz: Why did bananas cause a stir in Orkney?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

How does the NHS in Scotland compare with the rest of the UK?
BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations.

'We fell off the face of the earth': Dad and daughter raced across world but had to keep it secret
Molly Clifford and her father are part of this year's line up for the BBC's Race Across the World.

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety
Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says
Policing minister Sarah Jones hears how 12-year-olds are buying and selling knives used in crime.

Son charged with fatal stabbing of 84-year-old mum
Doris Innes was allegedly attacked by her son outside her home, the Metropolitan Police say.

Northern Ireland's school IT system targeted in cyber attack ahead of exam season
The EA says immediate steps were taken to contain the issue, but it cannot confirm whether any personal data has been affected.

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president
General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.

US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

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NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
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Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line'
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez will sit out their next two games after he "crossed a line", says manager Liam Rosenior.

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety
Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

Gattuso leaves Italy role - who could replace him?
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.