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Brad Schimel won’t continue as U.S. Attorney for eastern district
He was appointed to the interim position for 120 days, but that period ends Monday, March 17 and won’t be extended.

Packers to release Nate Hobbs, sign Benjamin St-Juste, sources say
Hobbs was signed in free agency last year by the Packers.

Report: Women remain underrepresented in Wisconsin political offices
Only 27% of elected offices were held by women in Wisconsin last year.

Don't miss these April election deadlines
Wisconsin’s spring election is almost here; you can head to the polls on April 7.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Iran launches new attacks targeting Israel and Gulf countries as it seeks to ramp up pressure on U.S.
The war launched by the United States and Israel has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies.

Packers release offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins
Jenkins was selected in the 2019 NFL Draft as the second-round pick.

Packers send edge rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys, AP source says
Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers.

'I’m so very excited about representing our district': Michael Hernandez introduced as Green Bay Area Public Schools superintendent
On Monday, Hernandez shared with the community how he plans to put his 18 years of education experience across Wisconsin to use in Green Bay.

MPS Board approves plan to cut 260+ non-classroom jobs 
On Monday night, the Milwaukee Public Schools board voted 5-2 to move forward with the proposal.

Virtual reality aids in exposure therapy for patients
Rogers Behavioral Health is using virtual reality to help with mindfulness and exposure therapy.

We switch from a fake spring to a real winter forecast
Switching from record high temperatures to the return of snow and wintry mix.

Everyday Heroes: Vets & Friends serves up free meals for military veterans
Jeffrey Huelsbeck said what began as a simple coffee gathering has exceeded all of his expectations.

Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
The appointment marked a new sign of defiance by Iran's embattled leadership.

Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis headed to Dolphins, sources say
It comes as the Dolphins confirmed they're moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Reports: Packers trade Quay Walker to Raiders
According to NFL Network, it’ll be a three-year, $40.5 million deal, with $28 million guaranteed.

Time to trade? Investment advice as war continues
President Donald Trump suggests Iran war could soon end.

'It's kind of rough right now': Food delivery drivers feeling pressure as gas prices rise
Gas has increased by 38 cents since the conflict in Iran intensified, according to AAA.

Fox Cities business anticipates increased revenues this year
A little more than 16% of Fox Cities businesses expect entering new markets will be central to their primary growth in 2026.

Milwaukee leaders highlight Vision Zero as traffic deaths decline
Traffic deaths in Milwaukee declined by 19% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to leaders.

World News

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

U-turn by Streeting sees senior midwife Ockenden appointed to chair maternity inquiry
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals.

Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
A prison inmate has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley, police say.

Simpson and guide Poth win Paralympic silver for GB
Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth win Great Britain's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with silver in the alpine combined.

Eni Aluko wins Joey Barton libel case over X posts
Barton is told to pay the former England footballer more than £300k over two posts he made in 2024.

Glasgow Central Station still shut but appears to have avoided major fire damage
A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.

Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.

Court hears millions of PlayStation players charged unfair download fees
The console maker is accused of charging fans "excessive" fees to obtain software from its official store.

England star Kyle Walker retires from international football three months before World Cup
Experienced England defender Kyle Walker retires from international football with immediate effect.

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'
The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

War expands to central Beirut as Israel says Iranians hit in luxury hotel
The Israeli military says it targeted a meeting of Quds Force operatives in a strike after a return to war with the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

UK preparing support ship to deploy to eastern Mediterranean
RFA Lyme Bay is placed on "heightened readiness" as a precaution, the Ministry of Defence says.

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.

Watch: Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016
An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash
The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'
BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

Quiz: One question for each team in the Champions League last 16
The Champions League is back, but how much do you know about each of the 16 teams still in the competition?

Like Brooklyn Beckham, I don't speak to my family - we need to talk about estrangement
Ben hasn't spoken to his mother for three years, and helps others experiencing family estrangement.

Olivia Dean to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026
The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

Vicar defends church's devil-horned bench tribute to Prodigy's Keith Flint
Some are questioning if the Satanic detail is appropriate in a Christian place of worship.

Boss repeatedly shouted 'potato' at Irish employee
A book-keeper has been awarded more than £23,000 at an employment tribunal in Leeds.

Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Docklands bombing victim believes Gerry Adams played 'major part' in IRA
Jonathan Ganesh is one of three men bringing a civil trial against the former Sinn Féin leader in London.

Joey Barton charged after assault near golf club
The former footballer is arrested along with a second suspect near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.

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