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University of Wisconsin president refuses to leave after being told to resign or be fired
The Board of Regents held a closed emergency meeting on Wednesday night to discuss personnel matters.

Two killed in overnight house fire in Pleasant Prairie
Police said their were two victims—a 34-year-old female and a 73-year-old male, who were believed to be father and daughter.

Over 20,000 without power as freezing rain impacts central Wisconsin
More than 4,000 were affected in Brown County, and thousands more in Waupaca, Winnebago, Portage, Waushara, Wood, Outagamie and Sauk counties.

Chocolate and egg prices scramble businesses ahead of Easter
Last year, egg prices were $6.23 compared to $2.50 now, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

One school, 450 kids and a $6.8 million question for voters
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is asking taxpayers for $6.8 million over the next four years.

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

Both severe winter and severe spring weather hit Thursday
Freezing rain may cause heavy icing across northern Wisconsin, with southern Wisconsin under the threat of tornadoes.

Ice in the morning, storms in the afternoon
AM ice accumulation in central Wisconsin, PM storms in southern Wisconsin.

‘We have to connect the dots’: Gov. Evers highlights funding to train Wisconsinites for in-demand jobs
Earlier this week, Gov. Tony Evers announced $1.5 million in funding to support the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.

'Couldn't believe it': Friends, family, former classmates react to kidnapped Wisconsin journalist
Shelly Kittleson, a native of Darlington, was reportedly kidnapped in Iraq.

Marquette students share thoughts on controversial commencement speaker
Marquette University has selected an artificial intelligence expert and alumnus to deliver next month's undergraduate commencement address.

'It's about positive reinforcement': Children's Wisconsin highlights parent programs for anxious kids
Natalie Popple says the Triple P program is a tried and true initiative.

Milwaukee Brewers use 6-run 8th inning to power past Tampa Bay Rays 8-2
Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Wednesday.

Dennis Krause Blog: Brewers beat Rays for 5-1 homestand
Christian Yelich again was among the heroes when he broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run single in the 8th.

'Everyone has the right to equal justice under the law': Why Judge Chris Taylor says she running for state Supreme Court
Spectrum News sat down with both State Supreme Court candidates ahead of the April 7th election.

Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask
The game was in the second inning when Tampa Bay’s Nick Fortes swung at a 100-mph fastball and hit a ball that went backward and struck Bucknor.

Scholar Athlete: Ben Mittag
Mittag competes on the school’s mountain biking team. He also plays varsity football and wrestling.

We Energies, WPS announce rate hikes for coming years
Rate hikes can be attributed to infrastructure improvements, both companies said.

Attorneys file new abuse accusations in Oconto Falls Public School District lawsuit
An amended complaint submitted March 31 includes accusations from a parent of a former middle school student and four more former students.

Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad was known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson often worked without formal assignments from editors and on a shoestring budget.

World News

Funeral director who kept bodies for months admits 30 counts of preventing lawful burial
Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Tiger Woods crash bodycam footage released by police
Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.

Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend
Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

Investigation into IVF clinics in northern Cyprus after UK families given wrong sperm
Most of the families the BBC has spoken to have completed commercial DNA tests which have confirmed their fears.

BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go
Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

Fifa is charging up to $10,990 for World Cup final tickets in first open sale
The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.

Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.

Meet the in-laws who entered Race Across the World to honour a dying wish
She thought he was judgey. He thought she was loud. But Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses
Clarke Reynolds will tackle the Brighton marathon with the help of a network of virtual guides.

Dozens more people tell BBC of 'alarming' safety breaches at Travelodge hotels
Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.

Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black-box trackers
The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating.

We thought we'd buried my grandma, but her body was still at the funeral home
Families of the dead tell of the agony caused by "horror show" funeral director Robert Bush.

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
What are the mission's four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon
Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child.

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.

Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide
The determination does not imply intent to cause harm or death or indicate criminality.

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidate
Plaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a "terrorist state" will remain a candidate.

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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
Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments
New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi apologises to fans over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.

Woods crash bodycam footage released by police
Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.

The $11k World Cup final ticket - what we learned from first open sale
The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.