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Let's see if we can break any record highs Saturday
Temperatures return back well above average for Saturday.

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

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.

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.

Madison College opens new early learning center on Goodman South campus
The unique needs of student parents are often overlooked in traditional campus settings. Madison College is looking to change that.

Fighting algae blooms on Lake Winnebago: Oshkosh to construct addition to wastewater treatment plant
The wastewater treatment plant secured funding for needed upgrades.

Springing right into the season
Warmer temperatures return for the start of spring.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Egg hunt, comedy dating show, Broadway Rave
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur finalizes his staff moves for 2026
They announced new position coaches Bobby Babich, Daniel Bullocks, Noah Pauley and Sam Siefkes.

Milwaukee's new ICE facility nears completion, though timeline for occupancy is still uncertain
The question remains, when will ICE move into the building at 11925 West Lake Park Drive?

Farmers ask President Trump to prioritize soybeans in upcoming talks with Chinese President
President Donald Trump is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping in April or May.

Mom meets snow plow driver who cleared path to hospital for her ambulance when she was in labor during snow storm
Nyangi Wambura said things progressed quickly when she went into labor late Sunday night.

'It depends on the weather system': Post-blizzard flooding concerns in northern Wisconsin
Last year’s dry fall and summer means many of Green Bay and the Fox Valley’s waterways are able to absorb this snowmelt.

'This has been an emotional roller coaster': Gov. Tony Evers signs 'Gail's Law'
The bill is named after a Neenah woman who died from breast cancer in 2024.

High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season
This was the first March Madness win for the Panthers, who lost to Purdue in the first round last year.

World News

UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
Downing Street says ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".

As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure mounts for her to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

Northern Lights forecast to reappear across UK on Saturday
Forecasters say there's another chance to see the aurora tonight with solar activity remaining high.

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".

Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar
The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

There are no meningitis restrictions in Canterbury - but something feels different
Events are cancelled and businesses say the city feels quieter after the start of the outbreak which has killed two young people.

Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?
The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family
Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

'I'm worried my child enjoys it': Russian parents struggle with war propaganda lessons
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

Fans elated as BTS play first gig together in nearly four years
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.

Iranian man charged after allegedly trying to enter nuclear base
Police Scotland arrested the 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman at the Faslane naval base on Thursday.

BBC presenter Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge
The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream
Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.

Victorians got Battle of Hastings wrong, expert says
A professor's findings claim King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings is a Victorian "invention".

Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m
The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.

The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.

Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

Fog and sunshine in the weekend forecast as high pressure clings on
After a week that brought the warmest weather of the year so far temperatures are set to drop a little but many places will remain dry as Ben Rich explains.

I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis
Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.

Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays
Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.

Secret tunnel to reopen after being hidden for 50 years
The grand Horsley Towers was once lived in by prominent 19th century mathematician Ada Lovelace.

Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen
An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.

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