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Blackwell scores 34, No. 23 Wisconsin holds off Washington 85-82 to advance to Big Ten quarterfinals
John Blackwell scored a career-high 34 points and Wisconsin hung on to beat Washington 85-82 in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament.

'Congress can make a difference': Advocates push for more diabetes research funding
The American Diabetes Association is asking lawmakers to prioritize access and affordability.

Wisconsin airports gear up for spring break
Appleton International Airport expects to have a record number of flights this month as students and families head out for spring break.

Dane County law enforcement cracking down on red light violations
Starting on Thursday, officers teamed up to look for drivers running red lights or stop signs.

One-two punch of winter storms across Wisconsin
Signficant snowfall totals and impacts are expected for parts of the state.

First of two winter storms arrives tonight
Heavy snow is likely in northern Wisconsin with a rain/snow mix for most farther south.

Suspect killed after Milwaukee police officer hung onto car for several blocks
The incident happened when a Milwaukee Police Department officer approached a tow truck with a man inside that was wanted for parole.

Wisconsin Dells mayor previews new resort, construction projects
Dellshire is set to open in spring, with an immersive 16th-century manor-style retreat.

Wisconsin women facing shortage of estrogen patches
Doctors don't have clear indication for when supply could increase.

Deputies fatally shoot armed man during investigation in Columbia County
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Don't test your luck: Don't drink and drive on St. Patrick's Day
"Plan ahead for a safe ride home."

‘Don’t Cha’ worry, The Pussycat Dolls are making a return with a stop in Milwaukee at Summerfest grounds
The iconic group will take the stage at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Sunday, June 21.

'Our mission is to bridge the divide on the campus': Students fight to establish Turning Point chapter at Lawrence University
Zach Currier, a student-athlete at Lawrence University, is looking to establish a "Patriots of Faith," a Turning Point chapter on campus.

31-year-old man in critical condition after ingesting drugs during arrest
Milwaukee Police was investigating an area for drug dealing when a suspect fled on foot and became unconscious during arrest due to drug use.

Steamfitters prepare for Wisconsin Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Contest to fill need in trades
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects there to be thousands of openings for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters over the next decade.

Former students sue Oconto Falls Public School District for sexual abuse
The lawsuit includes allegations made against eight staff members, three of them are named in the court document.

'It was crazy': Racine homeowner describes house flood after heavy rains
The City of Racine reported around 10 calls for house floods.

Why Eau Claire is building the state’s largest PFAS treatment facility
A 20% water rate increase, effective in April, is meant to help cover operational costs rather than construction of the 20,000-square-foot facility.

‘Reverse these terrible decisions’: Wisconsin senator investigating FDA’s denial of treatments for rare diseases
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said the FDA's decision "completely [lacks] any compassion whatsoever."

Marquette's Nigel James Jr. wins Big East Freshman of the Year
James ranked second in the Big East in scoring at 19.3 points per game, the highest mark by a freshman in conference play since Carmelo Anthony.

World News

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says
British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

What on earth is going on with the oil price?
Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

Boy charged over stabbing of teenage girl at Norfolk school
Armed police were scrambled to the scene and pictured as they entered classrooms.

Woman who kept vulnerable victim as slave sentenced to 13 years
Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.

Married at First Sight star says cancer has spread
The dating coach was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2023 but says treatment has been unsuccessful.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles
Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

Wuthering Heights uni module given content warning for students
A Cardiff University module featuring Wuthering Heights carries 'distressing content' warning

'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon
The BBC visited the city of Nabatieh, witnessing the pace and scale of Israel's bombing as its war with Hezbollah continues to escalate.

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz
Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair
Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying
For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

'A furry ball of love' - meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB's 26th team member
Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

'Highly dangerous' remains of Glasgow fire building to be demolished
Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

UK asylum appeal backlog at record high of 80,000
Home Office statistics show more than 80,333 people were waiting for appeals to be heard at the end of 2025, up from 41,987 a year earlier.

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee
The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash
Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical
The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing "is getting me and my health NOWHERE".

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations
The French-made role-playing game picks up 12 nominations at the ceremony celebrating video games.

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Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out
Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.

Tobey Maguire stars as Spider-Man in the classic 2002 film
Peter Parker gains superpowers, but it takes a tragedy to teach him how to be a hero.

'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump
US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.