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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.

A quick break from the wet weather
Snow exits, but 2 more rounds lie ahead.

When to explore in-home care options for vulnerable populations
Trust is a major factor when turning to assistance.

Hot-shooting Suns have three 20-point scorers in 129-114 victory over Bucks
Milwaukee shot 51.2% and went 16 of 38 from 3-point range.

Bucks' Taurean Prince returns to action after rapid recovery from neck surgery
After making 73 starts for the Bucks in 2024-25, he had played eight games off the bench this season before his injury

Federal judges decline to extend appointment for interim U.S. attorney in Milwaukee
Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Schimel in November to a 120-day term as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Nonprofit trains truck drivers to notice warning signs of human trafficking
The National Human Trafficking Hotline received 277 contacts from Wisconsin in 2024, according to the Wisconsin DOJ.

No relief from winter this weekend
Cold air and snow will extend into the weekend.

Statewide survey shows perception of Wisconsin tech colleges evolving
More Wisconsin residents hold a favorable option of the state’s technical colleges students, according to a new survey.

'Difficult decisions to make': MPS superintendent discusses vote to cut hundreds of positions
The school board voted to eliminate over 200 positions on Monday.

Childhood vaccination rates in Wisconsin continued to fall last year, data shows
About two-thirds of all children, 66.9%, had the recommended vaccinations at age 24 months, down by almost 2% from 2024.

National Retail Federation: Retail sales tick up in February
Howard business sees an uptick in traffic and sales in recent weeks.

Bill would require local approval for wind and solar energy projects
The Public Service Commission would only be able to approve the projects if local municipalities move them forward.

U.S. and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight
The Pentagon said that about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the start of the war.

A Wisconsin whitefish refuge offers lessons for Michigan. But will it last?
Green Bay has become an unlikely whitefish hotspot, even as the species disappears across much of Lake Michigan and the lower Great Lakes.

Packers to trade Romeo Doubs to Patriots, release Nate Hobbs, sources say
Hobbs was signed in free agency last year by the Packers.

World News

'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war
Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

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

Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow head south
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in court
Ian Huntley had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

Ships hit in Strait of Hormuz as countries agree to release emergency oil reserves
Pressure has intensified on the strait, one of the world's most important shipping lanes, since Israel and the US attacked Iran late last month.

Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey
Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

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.

China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

Watch: What's on the menu for celebrities on Oscars night
From sushi to gold-dusted chocolate statuettes, a feast will be served at the Oscars after party on Sunday.

Missing Brazilian academic may have taken boat, UK police say
Police believe the last sighting of Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was on CCTV just after midnight on 3 March in Brightlingsea.

Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim
A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

Army officers deny charges linked to soldier's death
The two high-ranking officers failed to act when Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, reported a sexual assault.

UK government loses appeal over quashed Kneecap terror charge
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, had been accused of showing support for proscribed organisation Hezbollah following a gig in London in 2024.

UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach
Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

Pop music's bias towards English is fading, says Spotify
Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.

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Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?
President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.

Americanswers… on 5Live! Why is Trump’s White House comparing the war in Iran to a video game?
And how much is the war in Iran motivated by oil?

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the tragic Parisian love story
A poet goes to Paris and has an affair with a courtesan of an underground club.