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Now Hiring: Schneider National seeks people to keep its fleet on the road
There are expected to be about 27,000 open jobs each year for diesel techs nationwide over the next decade.

Chilly air and sunshine for Monday
Wall to wall sunshine and cool air jumpstart the week.

Enright's goal helps Wisconsin beat Ohio State 3-2 at Frozen Four, win program's 9th championship
Enright darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the back post into the net to cap the scoring with 6:18 left in the game.

Tactile broadcast technology allows blind, low-vision fans to follow along with Bucks games
The device uses trackable vibrations and real-time audio, so fans can know what’s happening on the court.

Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations
Almost two decades ago, legendary labor rights activists attended a Chicago event to raise awareness about sexual violence against women farmworkers.

1-on-1 with State Rep. Rob Summerfield
Ryan Burk talked with Summerfield to discuss the issues impacting people in his district and his legislative priorities for 2026 and beyond.   

In Focus: Rep. Summerfield shares his thoughts on the 2025-27 budget
He shares why he voted in favor of the financial legislation.

In Focus: Rep. Summerfield says supper club background allows him to understand constituents
Summerfield, a lifelong resident of Bloomer, oversees the 68th Assembly District.

In Focus: Rep. Rob Summerfield looks ahead to November election
He said he believes Rep. Tom Tiffany is a great candidate for governor.

'Saturday Night Live UK' aims to take a comedy hit across the pond. The first verdicts are in
“Saturday Night Live” has crossed the pond with a mild splash.

U.S. and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near sites tied to nuclear programs
Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, stepped up pressure on Israel on Sunday, with intense attacks...

Small towns shine at 2026 State Boys Basketball Tournament
Reedsville and Southwestern went head-to-head in a matchup for the Division 5 State Championship.

Eid al-Fitr celebration in Milwaukee tempered by Middle East conflicts
It was a celebration honoring Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting during Ramadan.

Gas prices prompt some commuters to look for alternative transportation
Some services offer carpool and vanpool options.

Democrats hopeful to flip State Senate after Republican retirements
Of the 17 State Seante seats up for election this November, 12 are currently held by Republicans.

From a blizzard to flooding fears, a long week for public works crews in Wisconsin
PLow crews quickly shift to clearing away sewer drains.

The science behind the vernal equinox
Spring officially arrives on Friday, but what is the science behind this astronomical season and how is it shaping up for the nation?

As massive snowfall melts, Sister Bay works proactively to avoid flooding
Parts of Door County saw over 30 inches of snow earlier this week.

Wisconsin communities move to strip César Chávez's name from streets, buildings following sexual abuse allegations
Milwaukee has canceled Cesar Chavez Day, and city and county leaders are considering renaming Cesar Chavez Drive.

‘It's not just a missed opportunity; it's an inexcusable failure’: State lawmakers frustrated over lack of action to regulate data centers
The Wisconsin Senate adjourned on Tuesday without debating or voting on legislation that would regulate data centers.

World News

British couple in Iran prison say situation is 'life-threatening'
Craig and Lindsay Foreman are being held in Tehran's Evin prison amid ongoing attacks on Iran.

UN warns Earth's climate being 'pushed beyond its limits' as El Niño looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?

'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out
A household with an average income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

Grisly or just country life? The mole trapping photos dividing social media
A hill walker shares a snap of moles hanging on barbed wire and is surprised by the huge response.

Ministers name seven areas where 'new towns' could be built
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements.

Hospital apology over boy's death after trainee doctor pierced artery
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.

HS2 train speeds could be cut to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

Porridge recalled over mouse contamination fears
Some of the products are "unsafe to eat", the Food Standards Agency says.

Stocks slide and oil rises as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
The International Energy Agency chief says the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.

Andrew Garfield: The Magic Faraway Tree deals with problems for modern parents and kids
Garfield stars alongside Claire Foy and Nicola Coughlan in an adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.

How an island became ferret free - thanks, in part, to Woody the wonderdog
More than 400 traps were laid across the island in a £4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called Woody.

US weight loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

How 'Keely 2.0' dominated 800m field for first world indoors title
Keely Hodgkinson captures her first world indoor title in commanding fashion as she claims 800m gold with a championship record in Poland.

Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

Our son loved the outdoors – invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected.

What did critics think of Saturday Night Live UK's debut?
The long-running US sketch show now has a British equivalent, which received a broadly positive reaction on its debut.

Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.

Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
"We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.

France's Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.

First person charged with tailgating after EFL Cup final
A 27-year-old man becomes the first person in the country to be charged with 'tailgating' after the EFL Cup final at Wembley.

BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.

Hong Kong police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect
The government hopes it will ease the population crisis in prisons.

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Is Iran Capable of Hitting the UK?
Israel claims Iranian missiles ‘can reach London, Paris or Berlin’.

Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

Guardiola's dance of joy as Man City pile pressure on desolate Arsenal
Manchester City will hope their dominant Carabao Cup final win piles pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'Impossible for him to stay' - what next for Tudor and Tottenham?
How does boss Igor Tudor survive at Tottenham after another damaging defeat? Nick Mashiter analyses the situation.

The sentimental goalkeeping call that cost Arsenal
There is no hiding place for a manager when your decisions go wrong, and Mikel Arteta's call to stick by cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will haunt him.