Local Wisconsin News

Maple Syrup producers in Wisconsin adapt to weather changes, expect good season
It's an important time in Wisconsin as the state is consistently one of the top maple-syrup producing states in the US.

As daylight saving approaches, drowsy driving risk rises
An increase in drowsy driving can come with the time change.

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
Nikita Casap was sentenced to two life terms with no possibility of parole in connection with the shooting deaths of his mother and stepfather.

Meet Green Bay's superintendent finalists, Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr. and Michael Hernandez
Meet Green Bay Superintendent Two Finalists: Michael Hernandez and Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr.

Leaping into spring with mild air
Highs return back well above average.

Closely monitoring the severe weather threat Friday
Best chance for severe storms returns Friday night.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway shows, Shamrock Shuffle, International Women's Day hike
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Dennis Krause Blog: Harlan left a legacy with the Packers
Bob Harlan was one of the most important figures in the long and rich history of the Green Bay Packers.

Experts warn of surge in AI-generated misinformation amid Iran war
Experts warn about AI-generated content spreading false information about the war in Iran.

Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan dies at 89
Harlan joined the Packers organization in 1971 and was elected President and CEO in 1989 where he served until he retired in 2008.

New study shows state funding the best way to support child care providers
The report spotlights Wisconsin's first-ever state funded child care program called 'Get Kids Ready'.

Gouda from the Netherlands takes top prize at World Championship Cheese Contest
Thousands of entries were tasted and judged by experts from around the world, and right here in Wisconsin.

Great Lakes mayors gather in Washington, D.C. to discuss trade, water infrastructure
Two mayors from Wisconsin—Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee and Ryan Sorenson of Sheboygan—were part of the cohort.

More than 20 states sue over new tariffs Trump levied after Supreme Court ruling
The legal challenge argues that President Donald Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 is unlawful.

Friday may bring the first severe storm event of the season
We'll see two rounds of rain and storms Friday. The first comes through during the morning and early afternoon.

Why are clocks set forward in spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight
Most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend.

Report: Wisconsin high school graduation rates show improvement
Despite improvement across the board, there are still disparities among districts and race.

Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman’s office sentenced to 7 years in prison
The 20-year-old Menasha man said he had set the fire because he was upset over the federal TikTok ban at the time.

After serving as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, This Is It! bar gets historic status
The oldest continually operating gay bar in Wisconsin closed last year and becomes the second LGBTQ landmark to be recognized by the state.

Lombardi Brewing Company scores a touchdown in new U.S. brewery rankings
Lombardi Brewing Company, which opened last September, took fourth place in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice “10 Best New Breweries in the U.S.”

World News

Tehran residents describe 'worst night' of Israeli strikes so far
Iranians in the capital tell the BBC of "constant explosions", as the US warned attacks will intensify.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.

Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates
Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest
Lord Peter Mandelson has been released under investigation, police say.

From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines
Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

What happens when at the Winter Paralympics?
Your guide to what's happening and when and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.

'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry
Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings.

Weekly quiz: How much will a Spice Girls commemorative coin cost?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Cillian Murphy says love for Peaky Blinders is 'humbling' as film released
The Oscar-winning actor returns to play gangster Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Meet the UK's Eurovision entrant: 'The BBC is taking a risk on me'
Look Mum No Computer unveils his "completely wacky" song, and says he's surprised it was selected.

My shirt was soaked in blood - but I was told to get back on the rugby pitch
Ross Coombs has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and feels himself "gradually declining", but says there is "no support".

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?
Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.

'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border
Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like.

Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East
The plane landed at London's Stansted Airport in the early hours of Friday morning.

'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.

Israel strikes Beirut after evacuation warning sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

In maps: Seven days of strikes across the Middle East
Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

BBC says broadcast of racial slur at Baftas was 'genuine mistake'
Director general Tim Davie also says the BBC is looking into why the ceremony remained on iPlayer.

Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80
Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

Driver jailed for killing student in van crash
Christopher Jackson is jailed for killing Aalia Mahomed, 20, by crashing into her with his van.

Surgeon performs robotic operation on cancer patient 1,500 miles away in UK first
The milestone procedure went well, with patient Paul Buxton saying he felt "fantastic".