Local Wisconsin News

Clearing sky overnight with sunshine and warmth ahead
High temperatures will climb into the 50s and low 60s.

'It's so beautiful': Racine students move into new STEAM school
The Racine Unified School District welcomed students and staff into its new STEAM Red Apple School.

Green Bay Area Public Schools Board of Education selects Mike Hernandez as final candidate for superintendent
The school board voted 6-1 for Hernandez over Dr. Michael Trimberger who has 24 years of experience working in education.

Wisconsinite shares experience of being stuck in the Middle East during war
Santiago went to Abu Dhabi in the UAE to interview for New York University’s campus there.

Wisconsin leads the nation when it comes to dairy goats
How goats are adding to Wisconsin's dairy production and the state's economy.

Wisconsin school cellphone ban could be expanded under new bill
Assembly Bill 948 calls for cell phone policies to cover the entire school day, including recess, time between classes and lunch periods.

Dane County, City of Madison partner with new company to print ballots
City and county leaders said this will allow absentee voters to receive their ballots in the mail one week earlier.

Friday may bring the first severe storm event of the season
The greatest risk for severe weather will be late Friday night into early Saturday.

More bird flu found in commercial poultry flocks in Jefferson and Walworth counties
Both flocks contain over one million birds, but health officials said they've been depopulated.

Wayne Larrivee reflects on Bob Harlan's legacy in Green Bay
Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan passed away Thursday.

'Spring forward' sparks time-change debate
Daylight saving time begins Sunday morning as we switch the clocks ahead one hour to standard time. The debate over changing the clocks continues.

Fire departments in Beloit consider consolidation, work to make a plan to best serve both communities 
Both chiefs are tasked with creating an action plan to see if combining forces is the best option.

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 U.S.

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.

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.

World News

Navy readying aircraft carrier for deployment as Iran conflict deepens
The move may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict.

The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley
The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.

How I've learned that certainty is the thing to really fear
After five decades hosting radio phone-ins and debates, Nicky Campbell reflects on the state of public debate

'Our children paid the ultimate price' – How the Dunblane school shooting changed Britain
A new BBC documentary charts how the murders of 16 children and their teacher in March 1996 led to a handgun ban in the UK.

Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager
The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health.

King reflects on 'pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth message
King Charles hails the value of the Commonwealth in divided times in his annual message.

Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains
Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai
The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.

Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war
Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.

Why did Iran's president apologise?
The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi.

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

In maps: Eight 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 enters its eighth day.

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 wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February.

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came
In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube
The story of how a chance encounter between two women on the Piccadilly line led to an IVF baby.

'Death of a monster' and 'Blair rebukes Starmer'
Soham murderer Ian Huntley's death following a prison attack dominates today's papers.

The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India
Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah on course to be Nepal's next prime minister
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks
In an interview, the Oscar-nominee danced into some online controversy after claiming no one cares about ballet and opera.

Police given more time to question Iran spying suspects
An Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Pigeon stops play - unflappable Gimenez removes intruder
A pigeon briefly stopped play during Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win over Real Sociedad - with unflappable defender Jose Gimenez plucking the bird off the pitch and taking it to safety.

Canada's PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month.

Manslaughter charge after woman took own life
Seyhan Assaf is accused of manslaughter and controlling behaviour after the death of Gillian Morand.

Coastguards lower dog owner down cliff to rescue pet
Luna the cocker spaniel was too scared to be caught by rescuers so her owner was brought in to help.

I had a cardiac arrest playing football. My teammates saved my life by performing CPR
Oxfordshire GP Dr Nick Thomas had been playing football when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Meet Florrie: The puppy helping young people navigate a complex world
Puppy Florrie is helping support students with their mental health at a Lincolnshire school.

My son defied the odds to walk me down the aisle
From the age of three months, Chester was struggling to meet developmental milestones.

Church raises £22k by raffling off Maggi Hambling painting
St Mary's Church in Woodbridge is attempting to raise £200,000 for a new heating system.

BBC News app
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

The Iranian president says sorry, but does he mean it?
Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring states.

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