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Big changes ahead for Wisconsin this week
After record warmth on Monday, much cooler air and some snow returns.

Manitowoc mayor highlights city projects, drink on the go program
New life for the former Mid-Cities Mall site is one of the projects in the works.

State Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler won’t seek re-election in 2027
It paves the way for another open race for a seat on the court.

Milwaukee man charged in Aurora Sinai hospital shooting
Ronnell Dwayne Shaw Jr. faces several felony charges in a shooting that left one person injured and one on life support.

Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis headed to Dolphins, sources say
It comes as the Dolphins confirmed they're moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

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.

Iran names Khamenei's son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war
The appointment marked a new sign of defiance by Iran's embattled leadership.

Wisconsin outdoor recreation broke records in 2024, generating $12 billion
The largest area was multi-use apparel and accessories, which had a $1.3 billion impact

Packers send edge rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys, AP source says
Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers.

Grant program encourages home redevelopment in heart of Milwaukee
A new grant fund is meant to encourage new developers.

AI plants roots on some Wisconsin farms
AI utilization can be as simple as using a phone app to identify a weed or rise to the level of working with robotic systems around the farm.

'Back to the Future: The Musical' time travels into Wisconsin for the first time
It'll be at the Overture Center from Tuesday, March 10 to Sunday, March 15.

Jefferson County forms EMS Working Group to find ways to maintain emergency medical services
At least 41% of EMS agencies had days where they couldn’t staff an ambulance, a report shows.

Now Hiring: Sisters expand Luna’s Market to improve access to fresh food
The sisters say their goal is to reflect and serve the diverse neighborhood around them.

Offensive lineman Sean Rhyan agrees to extension with Packers, AP source says
This move comes just before Ryan could have entered unrestricted free agency.

Paolo Banchero leads Magic to easy 130-91 win over Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo sits
The Bucks are 11th in the East, 4 1/2 games behind 10th-place Charlotte, and face a difficult path.

'Thank you for all your prayers and support': Church members return home safely after Israel trip
A church group from southeast Wisconsin returned home safely over the weekend, after being stranded in Israel amid the ongoing conflict.

'A great testimony to resilience': Wauwatosa Curling Club hosts first men's invitational since flood
The club was forced to close for almost a month following floods last August.

Paralyzed Veterans of America shares mission to help American heroes
Scott Griffith, vice president and chief operations officer of the Paralyzed Veterans of America - Wisconsin Chapter, shared about several programs.

Iran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure as Bahrain says water plant hit
The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of the desalination plants...

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US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.

Five Iranian footballers 'in Australian safe house' after Asian Cup protest
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey
The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station
The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

Passer-by tried to tackle vape shop blaze before inferno
Lamin Kongira told BBC Scotland News he had been walking past when a shopkeeper ran out saying "fire, fire".

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.

Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

King praises Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest
A protest by anti-monarchists is staged outside the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.

Rape victim 'warned police Andy Malkinson may not be attacker'
A woman who identified an innocent man as her attacker says police dismissed her concerns as "trial nerves".

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation agrees to pay $280m to end US monopoly case
The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.

Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power
While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.

Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.

In maps: Ten days of strikes across the Middle East
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day.

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

I had to travel 90 miles for care when postpartum psychosis set in
Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.

Paddington first new musical to win nine WhatsOnStage awards in 'record-setting haul'
Other winners at the event included Jonathan Bailey, Rachel Zegler, Amber Davies and Sir Stephen Fry.

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

I was sexually assaulted in a crowd. Now I'm developing tech to spot suspicious behaviour
Rosie Richardson wants to shift the onus to self protect away from women and on to the authorities.

Images of face released in bid to solve mystery of man found dead in wetsuit
Detectives hope the new facial reconstruction images will end an 18-month mystery.

Frost pregnancy tip came from 'good source', ex-Mail journalist tells court
Katie Nicholl denies she got sensitive medical information about the actress though unlawful means.

Tributes to 'enormously talented' teenage goalkeeper who died after collapsing on pitch
Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.

Woman arrested after Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion hit by gunfire
A 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

Call off King's US visit over Iran, urge Lib Dems
The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war.

Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault
Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

Crufts' youngest competitor wows judges - and beats her mum
The youngster and her "best friend" Zeeva - who is twice her age - were 'highly commended'.

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How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

Man City host Liverpool, Port Vale face Chelsea - full FA Cup draw
League One Port Vale's reward for beating Sunderland in the FA Cup is a quarter-final tie away to Chelsea, while Manchester City will host Liverpool in a heavyweight showdown.