Local Wisconsin News

A little rain and snow take us into the new week
Rain falls early tonight, then watch for snow on Monday.

Whitefish Bay voters split on $135.6M referendum
Whitefish Bay voters are being faced with one of the largest school referendums in Wisconsin on the April 7 ballot.

In Focus: Kenosha Area Business Alliance aims to grow industry in the region
Nicole Ryf, president of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, joined Spectrum News to talk about its mission.

Spotlight on Kenosha
Ryan Burk talks with the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, a local representative and a retired mechanic to get insight into the region.

In Focus: Rep. Tip McGuire gives insight into issues that matter to residents in Kenosha
McGuire shared what he feels can be done legislatively to help the Kenosha region. 

In Focus: Retired mechanic shares history behind Kenosha streetcar system
The system, which is operated by Kenosha Area Transit, operates historic streetcars on the route. 

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming wars in Urbi et Orbi
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

U.S. rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran
The crew member had been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle.

AMBER Alert for Wautoma child canceled, child located and man in custody
Eight-year-old Irene Lentz was found by the Nebraska State Patrol and Joseph Nicpon is in custody.

'I want recess for my school': Middle schoolers in Kenosha push for more playtime
A group of parents and students in Kenosha is pushing for more recess time.

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

A little over 20,000 still without power in central Wisconsin after freezing rain
The largest affected area as of 5:00 p.m. was Portage County, which accounted for more than 10,000 outages.

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

New law establishing statewide antisemitism definition draws mixed reactions
The state will now use the working definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

Tremaine Jones found guilty on all charges in murder of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder
Kendall Corder, 32, and Officer Christopher McCray were shot on June 26 when they were responding to a call about a person firing shots.

Gov. Evers issues order to restore process of reducing prison sentences
Evers could be the first Wisconsin governor since Tommy Thompson to commute a sentence.

Timber Rattlers loaded with top Brewers prospects
The Brewers affiliate hopes to win games while developing future stars.

'Disturbing lack of attention': Senator concerned about soldiers' care after being wounded in Iran
Sen. Tammy Baldwin wrote a letter to the Defense Health Agency to "express serious concerns" that injured soldiers are "experiencing delays" in care.

Fight over University of Wisconsin system president's future draws heat from Republican leader
Rep. David Murphy said Friday that he was “troubled” that the board of regents is threatening to fire Jay Rothman without any explanation.

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.

World News

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC's Today show, as search for mother goes on
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in what authorities believe was an abduction.

Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

Northern Ireland becomes first in UK to give parents two weeks paid leave for miscarriage
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month - it's terrifying
Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.

Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh
More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.

Missiles thrown at police as illegal rave shut down
Dorset Police said the event drew about 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles.

Families battle to reclaim thousands of pounds owed by care operator investigated by BBC
Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz
The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help
Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

Two protests, two elections: How Nepal's Gen Z succeeded where Bangladesh's stumbled
How did a youth movement triumph in one country but fall so short in another?

The Papers: Trump's 'expletive-laden tirade' and US airman's 'got gun' miracle escape
The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.

New youth clubs for anti-social behaviour hotspots
The government has announced eight young futures hubs in areas with high anti-social behaviour.

Murder arrests after man dies outside cocktail bar
An assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road was reported to police in the early hours.

Family 'utterly devastated' after boy, 13, killed in crash as two charged
Noah Campbell's family say he was a "talented, versatile sportsman" who was "incredibly well-liked".

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The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3
Covering the Home Office.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

Totti, Puyol, Maldini, Carragher - ranking football's one-club men
From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.

Depression fears drove Orie's retirement decision
Delicious Orie discusses his shock decision to retire from boxing and why he wants to be a role model for the younger generation.

Why it's time for Rose to come of age at Masters
In the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.

Female coaches make huge difference - Scarratt
More female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.

Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'?
BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a "doomsday scenario" as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.

Dubois outpoints bloodied Harper to unify titles
Caroline Dubois floored Terri Harper before outpointing her British rival to become the unified lightweight world champion in London.