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Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says
The Brewers selected Pratt in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.

In wake of Bayshore 'takeover,' anti-violence groups worry more events could follow
More than a dozen people currently face charges.

Brewers acquire outfielder Luis Matos from Giants for cash
Milwaukee completed the trade Monday and made room for Matos on the 40-man roster by designating left-handed pitcher Sammy Peralta for assignment.

Generous acts: Businesses challenging businesses to support TSA workers
Wait times are improving at some U.S. airports now that TSA workers have been promised their first paychecks in weeks.

'Might be scared to see the prices': Landscapers begin spring season with fuel price uncertainty
Landscapers are considering a fuel surcharge to offset the rising costs.

Milwaukee won’t get red light cameras after lawmakers didn’t vote on legislation to allow them
The Safe Roads Save Lives Act would have allowed Milwaukee to use traffic cameras to crack down on reckless drivers running red lights or speeding.

Spring warmth leads to spring thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday
Scattered storms develop tonight and could bring large hail threats.

Kenosha police make arrest in 1977 cold-case murder
The arrest comes more than four years after the Kenosha Police Department’s Cold Case Unit reopened the case.

Wildfire near Madison burns about 10 acres of land
Fire officials say they believe the fire was started intentionally.

Phillips Mayor Charles Peterson talks tourism, local challenges
Peterson also discussed affordable child care.

Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lam
The young marsupial was spooked by stray dogs and went on the run last week.

State Supreme Court debate rescheduled to April 2
The original debate had been postponed after candidate Chris Taylor came down with kidney stones.

After fatal on-duty shooting, a Wisconsin officer spent 6 years battling mental health. Now he’s helping others heal
Adam Meyers said he ended up losing his job after being diagnosed with PTSD and being deemed “unfit for duty.” He took a year to seek help and heal.

Filmmakers hopeful tax credits will bring more work to Wisconsin
Wisconsin's film tax credits began last month.

Now Hiring: Woof Gang Middleton brings paw-some jobs, perks
Dog lovers wanted at new Middleton shop, particularly groomers.

Wisconsin men’s hockey advances to Frozen Four, a first in 16 years
Senior captain Ben Dexheimer had the winning shot 24 seconds into overtime, putting Wisconsin on top 4-3 to overcome Michigan State.

Wisconsin small businesses square off with higher energy prices
About 80% of small businesses nationwide say they’re feeling the effect of higher energy prices.

Christian Yelich homers to cap a 6-run rally in the 8th inning as Brewers beat White Sox 9-7
Milwaukee fell behind 7-2 in the first three innings before coming all the way back.

Brewers season brings boost to businesses
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their earliest Opening Day in franchise history.

Wisconsin prepares for spring election cycle as early voting begins
Turnout is expected to be lower than last year, but early voting remains popular.

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Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in Northern Cyprus
Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready
Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit
While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules
The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of "everyday arguments" online.

Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter service
They are understood to have made "alternative plans" instead of joining the Royal Family in Windsor.

How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.

What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon
The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show
BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

The Papers: 'Scott Mills sacked by BBC' and 'Starmer's 48-hour ultimatum'
Former BBC presenter Scott Mills appears on most of the papers, after he was sacked following allegations about his personal conduct.

How will car finance compensation payments work?
Compensation could be given to many of those who took out a car loan between April 2007 and November 2024.

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt
Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

Veteran abused for being gay seeks £50k MoD payout
A reparations scheme offers up to £70k to those who were forced to leave the military for being gay.

Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion
The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive
The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

Céline Dion announces comeback shows four years after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis
The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years
The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.

After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.

Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.

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Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”

Is Verstappen's threat to quit a lever to alter rules? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix.

How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World Cup
Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base.