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Milwaukee Police Department changes flock camera policy
Milwaukee police oversee about 31 flock cameras around the city.

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."

World News

Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.

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.

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into synagogue in Michigan
The FBI said the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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

How long will the cold weather last?
Friday feels noticeably colder. Helen Willetts explains why there's been a change in temperature and looks at how long it may last.

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.

Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
The Doctor's assistant Peter Purves was invited to a screening of the episodes in Leicester.

AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up
Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note
Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery".

Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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?

'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'
Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

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.

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris
The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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.

The Papers: 'Hidden hand of Putin' and 'This lying PM'
Putin accused of helping Iran and Tories say Starmer lied about Mandelson files - Friday's papers.

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.

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty
The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

PwC says young recruits are 'hungry' for careers and plans to hire more graduates
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

UK to benefit from £937m Irish investment, says Starmer
The £937m investment will create about 850 new jobs, according to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

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.

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.

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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.