Local Wisconsin News

Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6
The Pacers will face the winner of the Philadelphia-New York series in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Police officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building, prosecutors say
No one was injured, according to DA spokesperson Doug Cohen.

Madison activist awarded honorary doctorate
Alexander Gee is an alumnus of UW Madison.

Cavaliers, Mavericks trying to close out 1st-round NBA playoff series in Game 6s
There are two more elimination games in the NBA playoffs Friday night.





Protests at UW-Milwaukee continue into fourth day
Rabbi Joshua Herman said many Jewish students are afraid.

Mother reacts after Mount Horeb Middle School acitve shooter situation
The entire district underwent hours of lockdown.

More than 2,100 arrested in two weeks of campus Gaza protests
Hundreds of students in the U.S. have been arrested, virtually all for trespass.

Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student
Authorities said the student never got inside the middle school in Mount Horeb.





Live updates: UW-Madison encampment back up, things quiet UWM
It comes after police removed the tents Wednesday morning.

Live Updates: Trump hush money trial adjourns until Friday
Donald Trump is the first president to stand trial on criminal charges.

Damian Lillard 'available' for Game 6 against Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been listed as “out” for Game 6. He has a strained left calf and has not played for the entire series.

White House touts record new business applications and federal contracting dollars to small businesses
The White House says a record 17.2 new business applications filed during President Joe Biden’s time in office





Hamas sending delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks
The proposal sets out a three-stage process that would bring an immediate six-week cease-fire and partial release of Israeli hostages.

Alabama lawmakers approve legislation to ensure President Biden is on the November ballot
Alabama has one of the earliest candidate certification deadlines in the country.

The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed
There is no timetable for a ruling by the appeals court.

The rain and thunder depart as sunshine returns
Expect things to dry out for Friday with comfortable air coming back.





U.S.: Russia violating U.N. limits on petroleum shipments to North Korea
The Biden administration signals it will impose new sanctions against those involved in facilitating the transfers.

Green Bay police officer cleared from gunfire exchange
“I have chosen this profession to help people... I do this knowing that there can be dangerous situations."

'Order must prevail': Biden denounces violence at campus Gaza protests
The president made the case that while Americans have the right to protest, they do not have the right to cause chaos.

President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations
The remarks were made at a campaign fundraiser Wednesday evening.

World News

Labour wins Blackpool South by-election and makes council gains
On a busy night of election results, Labour wins Blackpool South which was previously held by the Conservatives.

Watch: Labour wins Blackpool South by-election
Labour's candidate Chris Webb wins Blackpool South with a huge swing away from the Conservatives.

Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May?

Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID
The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.





Curtice: Scale of Tory defeat in Blackpool significant
This is the third largest drop in Tory support in a by-election since the war, Prof Sir John Curtice says.

Labour wins Blackpool South as Tories lose councils
The party won the parliamentary seat with a 7,607 majority and a huge 26% swing from the Conservatives.

Take That latest to move from troubled Co-op Live to rival venue
The band have become the latest act to move from the troubled arena amid a raft of "technical issues".

My house is worthless because of RAAC concrete
Many of Scotland's former council houses contain RAAC concrete but their owners are struggling to get help.





US allies India and Japan 'xenophobic', says Biden
The White House has downplayed the comments, saying the president 'values' India and Japan's friendship.

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year
Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.

Celebrity scandals and secret recordings dominate Trump trial
Defence pursues a heated line of questioning with Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer, who brokered hush-money deal.

Dam bursts and death toll rises in Brazil floods
More than 30 people have been killed and 60 are missing in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.





Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza 'tragedy'
Officials say the measures will be in place until Israel allows an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid.

California boat captain jailed for fire that killed 34
Jerry Boylan sentenced to four years in prison for failing to prevent 2019 Labor Day tragedy.

Cricket club 'devastated' over bowler's death aged 20
Worcestershire announce the death of left-arm spin bowler Josh Baker at the age of 20.

King's official Coronation scroll is first without animal skin
For 700 years there has been a handwritten account of coronations, but there are some names missing.





BBC presenter lines up with Britain's fastest man
Mike Bushell gets sprinting tips from Britain's fastest sprinter - Zharnel Hughes.

EastEnders star named as next Death in Paradise lead detective
Don Gilet's DI Melvin Wilson will make his debut in this year's Christmas special.

The Papers: 'PM to offer Ireland Rwanda deal' and migrant barge protests
Protests over the transfer of asylum seekers to a Dorset barge are covered on Friday's front pages.

Weekly quiz: Where did Emma Stone get her name?
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.





Behind The Idea of You's fictional boy band
The film's pop group sound similar to One Direction, but the songwriter says that wasn't deliberate.

A boat tragedy that rocked a community
Nine men died when the boat Quiet Waters sank in 1954, leaving their families devastated.

Who is the quiet, feared strategist behind Modi’s rise?
India’s PM is eyeing a record third term - his home minister is the brains behind his election wins.

How the computer games industry is embracing AI
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.





Posers, pugilists and pussycats: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Teenager charged over school attack
Two women in their 20s and a child were injured during the incident at a Sheffield school.

Image of driver killed in miners' strike revealed
A photo of a cabbie killed during the bitter dispute 40 years ago is revealed for the first time.

Protesters held as asylum seekers' transfer thwarted
Police and protesters clash over a planned bus transfer of asylum seekers from Peckham to Dorset.





Presenters lose part of legal case against BBC
Their equal pay claims won't go to a tribunal, but claims including sex and age discrimination will.

Alarm in Israel at reports of possible ICC legal action over Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu has called reports of possible International Criminal Court action "an outrage".

Police investigate death of woman found on beach
The body of Sian Batchelor, 32, was discovered by the sea in Pembroke Dock on Tuesday.

Goldman Sachs removes bankers' bonus limit
Investment bank becomes the first to bring in changes first announced by Kwasi Kwarteng in 2022