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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.

Severe weather threat into the overnight
Damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

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.

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'.

World News

Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

Huge US bomber lands at UK air base
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes
A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee.

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Man who murdered ex's sister and her children in revenge attack given whole-life sentence
Bryonie Gawith and her children died when Sharaz Ali set fire to their home in revenge for her sister ending their relationship.

Driver who killed student after mistakenly hitting wrong pedal jailed
Student Aalia Mahomed, 20, was described as the "most amazing daughter" by her mother.

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

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

Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Tory peer quits after Lords investigation into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.

Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership
The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.

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.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

Meet GB's first female Paralympic snowboarder
When Nina Sparks was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, she decided it was going to be the making of her - now she's competing at the Winter Paralympics.

Singers praise new gospel music chart that will 'open doors'
A new Christian and Gospel Singles Chart is launched to reflect "a vibrant sector of the UK music industry".

Who's to blame for Spurs crisis?
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

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.

Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
The men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

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.

Rare coincidence as three cousins born on same day
Their parents are now looking forward to joint birthday parties together.

Two of the world's rarest lions put to sleep at zoo
Thheiba and Fidda were 22 years old and were the remaining two females of a pride at Belfast zoo.

Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup
World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest
Lord Peter Mandelson has had his passport returned by police, his lawyers say.

UK immigration officers 'working for China' arrested after forcing entry into flat, court hears
One of the officers is on trial at the Old Bailey while the other was found dead in May 2024 after being arrested and bailed.

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
The company says its "mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," in response to the latest White House meme.

Russia was behind parcel fires in UK and Europe, investigators say
The attacks, which involved self-igniting packages, targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and at a DHL depot in the UK in 2024.

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Iran War Q&A
We answer your questions about the US-Israel war with Iran.

Trump's war with Iran... what we still don't know
Plus, has the president persuaded Americans to back his war?

Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.