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7 people injured in Mequon barn roof collapse
All of those people were taken to hospitals for treatment of injuries ranging from minor to serious.

Dodge County digs into municipal projects through community development fund
County Chairman Dave Frohling talks about the “Classrooms to Careers Fund," a grant from the Department of Tourism and more.

Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin launches suicide awareness campaign
Alex Glowinski, a warehouse director for the organization, shared about the "22 for 22 Program."

Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future
The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade.

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak
The Milwaukee Bucks announced the decision on Monday.

Chris McIntosh steps down as Wisconsin's athletic director
In a statement on Monday, he said he has accepted a position as the Big Ten’s deputy commissioner for strategy.

'Riverdance' returns to Wisconsin in celebration of its 30th year
The global dance phenomenon will be in Madison at the Overture Center from April 14-16 and then at Milwaukee's Marcus Center from April 17-18.

'The Great Gatsby' roars in for its Wisconsin debut
The show will be at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from April 14-19 and then Madison later this summer.

Everyday Hero: At 79, theater director Dee Baldock still steals the show
The community theater legend is still directing after more than 200 shows.

Milwaukee County Zoo’s elephant Brittany euthanized amid declining health
Brittany first arrived at the zoo nearly 25 years ago and was one of the "longest-tenured" residents.

Tenants get help with belongings after U-Haul storage facility fire
Around 25 storage units were impacted by the fire that happened last Monday.

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76
Garner also managed Milwaukee and Detroit and had a 16-year playing career.

Survey to assess Milwaukee housing conditions kicks off
The goal is to assess the condition of around 40,000 homes, getting information about the exterior physical condition of the house.

Christian Yelich likely to be out after leaving game against Nationals with hamstring tightness
The slumping Milwaukee Brewers could be losing another of their top hitters for at least a little while.

Fueling the fleet: How first responders are managing soaring gas prices
Muskego Police have a fleet of over two dozen vehicles at the department.

Giannis Antetokounmpo calls it 'disrespectful' that Bucks benched him in final weeks of season
His comments Sunday night were a stinging rebuke of the franchise as he enters a stay-or-leave offseason.

Severe storms may get the new week going
The next few evenings may bring strong to severe storms.

Now Hiring: SSM Health in need of medical assistants
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says careers for medical assistants are growing "much faster" compared to other professions.

Warm and stormy pattern kicks off the week
Severe weather and potential flooding lie ahead with multiple rounds of storms.

Whitefish Bay School District back to square one after $135.6M referendum fails
The plan included renovations to two elementary schools, the high school and Lydell Community Center, plus a brand-new middle school.

World News

Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son
Failing to appreciate the danger the killer posed led to "catastrophic consequences", an inquiry finds.

Five key failures of killer's parents and agencies ahead of Southport attack
Inquiry Chair Sir Adrian Fulford said the Southport attack could have been prevented if authorities and the killer's parents had acted more quickly.

EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare' after flight leaves without them
Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.

Henry Zeffman: Starmer seeks closer ties with EU - and doesn't mind reopening Brexit divisions
Keir Starmer's approach has provoked anger from the Conservatives and Reform UK.

Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism
Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.

Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

Man who threw girlfriend from tower block jailed
Jordan Herring, 22, is jailed for five years following the attack in November 2022.

Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash
Christian allies of the president call the AI-generated image offensive as Trump says he thought it showed him as a doctor.

Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.

Work begins on UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

This blockade is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.

Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.

Trump threat to Iranian civilians 'wrong', Starmer says
The PM condemns the US president's threat that a "whole civilisation" would die unless Iran agreed to end the war.

Euphoria is back with more shock and scandal, but mixed reviews
Many critics say the third season of the hit HBO drama doesn't live up to its previous heights.

Katya Adler: Celebration in Budapest, relief in Brussels but a blow for Moscow
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

Where does McIlroy rank among golf's greats after Masters defence?
Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.

How do you rebuild your life after marrying a conman?
A woman who wed a romance conman says victims receive abuse on social media "blaming" them.

The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman's injuries show reality of being hit by an e-bike
Sandy Peters broke her nose, cheekbones and teeth when she was crashed into by a Forest e-bike rider.

Ranking the biggest Premier League title slip-ups
With Arsenal desperate to banish their title-bottling demons, we look at the top 10 teams who have let Premier League leads slip.

Deep-fried food and daily sausage rolls banned in new school dinner plans
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Woman fined £40 for £4k sale of fake Oasis tickets
Rosie Slater is also handed a 12-month community order after making £4,000 from fraudulent sales.

US judge dismisses $10bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal
Trump sued the newspaper and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, in a Florida federal court over a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.

Rapper Offset hits Coachella stage days after being shot
After his performance, the former Migos rapper was described by his mum as a "miracle walking".

Palestine Action group cleared of violent disorder
The three defendants continue to face a charge of criminal damage.

Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.

Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.

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Artemis II: Return to the Moon
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US-Iran Talks Fail - What Happens Next?
And what stopped an agreement?