Local Wisconsin News

Lawmakers react to firing of Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman
Board president Amy Bogost said the decision should not come as a surprise.

Port Washington residents have mixed opinion on passed referendum
Voters in Port Washington passed what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind, citizen-proposed referendum.

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates talk health care plans
The top seven Democrats in the race for governor talked making health care affordable and accessible.

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental U.S., federal meteorologists say
March’s average temperature was 50.85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 9.35 degrees above the 20th-century norm.

Friends recall fearless reporter held hostage in Baghdad
Shelly's mother told Spectrum News off camera her daughter has received medical care and is being held at a decompression center.

Takeaways from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race
Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s victory on Tuesday night marks a significant outcome in the state’s highest court race.

Hustisford School District to begin process to dissolve after referendum fails for 5th year in a row
The $3.75 million operational referendum lost by 16 points, with 58.5% voting no and 42% voting yes.

Showers return to Wisconsin tonight
More rounds of rain are ahead in the coming days.

Former Dodger Davey Lopes dies at 80
He was one of the finest basestealers in MLB history and spent 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972 to 1981.

Review determines no charges for Green Bay mayor over recording devices
The devices, in place in 2021 and 2022, were located outside the City Council chambers and the mayor’s office.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny won’t face charges over ballot drop box removal case, special prosecutor review determines
The review determined that the box didn’t meet the state’s definition of “ballot box” in part because it was sealed and didn’t have any ballots in it.

Stacy London spotlights personal journey, raises awareness for Plaque Psoriasis
For many, clothing acts as a form of “armor,” but the daily reality of flare-ups and irritation is rarely talked about.

Badgers men’s hockey coach Mike Hastings looks ahead to Frozen Four
The Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team faces North Dakota in the “Frozen Four” Thursday in Las Vegas.

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Rothman was fired on Tuesday night in a unanimous vote by the board of regents following a roughly 30-minute closed door discussion.

Howard-Suamico voters approve referenda totaling $154 million while failure of Fond du Lac’s means cost-cutting measures ahead
Howard-Suamico went to a referendum because it’s the 18th lowest funded in the state.

Milwaukee organization celebrates National Donate Life Month
There are currently 1,400 Wisconsinites waiting for a transplant.

Restaurants in these 6 Great Lakes cities will soon get Michelin Guide recognition
Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh will be included in a 2027 guide.

1 dead after being shot by officer in Superior, DOJ investigating
The officer was also injured during the altercation.

Sun Prairie mayor says ‘difficult decisions’ ahead as voters turn down $3.95M referendum
The referendum aimed to help maintain several public safety services after the city hit its levy limit last year.

Judge Chris Taylor wins state Supreme Court seat, more election results
Unlike last year’s state Supreme Court race, the stakes are a lot lower since control of the court isn’t up for grabs.

World News

Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes
Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals
A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC's diplomatic correspondent.

Why ceasefire deal with US has unsettled Iran's hardliners
The two-week truce opens up the prospect of direct talks with the US but has angered Iran's hardliners, writes BBC News Persian’s Kasra Naji.

Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years
Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption
Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.

UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so far
Temperatures peaked above 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.

Man, 21, stabbed to death near Primrose Hill viewing point named
The 21-year-old died on Tuesday evening after being stabbed at the north London beauty spot.

Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season
Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.

Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, historians say.

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?

BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast
The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

Man jailed after blowing up his home
Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, justice department says
Bondi will not face a congressional committee because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department told the panel.

Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial
Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.

Channel 4 scraps celebrity Bake Off episode starring sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills
The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show's celebrity spin-off.

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US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?

Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

Fury wants to face Joshua after comeback fight
Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-term rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.

World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.

How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe
Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.