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Where you can find tulip fields in Wisconsin
From fields near Milwaukee all the way to the driftless area, here's where you can see tulips in bloom.

Colorado State University 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast
The forecast calls for a slightly below normal season in the Atlantic.

Rogers Behavioral Health uses pharmacogenomics to help patients find the right medication
Pharmacogenomics is a type of genetic testing that shows how your body metabolizes and uses pharmacological agents.

A possible Frozen Four first: All 4 starting goalies are freshmen
Wisconsin's Daniel Hauser and North Dakota's Jan Spunar have impressive records.

More rain in sight this weekend
Saturday will definitely be the better day to get outside.

Sunshine to start Thursday, rain to end
Enjoy time outdoors Thursday before rain returns by the evening.

Wisconsin retailers reflect on first part of year while looking ahead
The National Retail Federation forecasts a 4.4% increase in sales this year.

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.

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.

World News

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.

Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside
An "opportunistic" thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg.

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

Hundreds of dogs found crammed in living room 'doing really well', says RSPCA
The charity says many of the animals found at the home in January were in a poor condition with "matted and crusted coats" that required treatment.

Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over use of her name
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.

Woman killed sister and snatched Rolex, court told
Nancy Pexton, 69, denies murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and stealing her Rolex.

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.

Israel says it hit Lebanon 100 times in just 10 minutes
Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

BTS battle torrential rain to kick off $1bn world tour
The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.

'I want my heart attack story to inspire people to live life'
Faith Harrison survived a seven-hour heart attack at the age of 22.

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, scholars say.

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

Man jailed after grooming girl he met on gaming platform Roblox
Carlo Tritta, now aged 19, encouraged the teenage girl to send sexually explicit images of herself.

Britain's 'most beautiful coin' sold for £110,000
Fewer than 300 of the gold "Una and the Lion" coins were produced, with one found in a Bangor estate.

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.

Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.

US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility
The proposed new rule would end decades of mandatory self-registration for Selective Service in the US.

Lidl begins building its first ever pub
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

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