Local Wisconsin News

Chilly start then windy, warmer Saturday
Highs will reach the 40s and 50s for most.

Leaders, community members show support to TSA workers
TSA workers have gone without pay for weeks.

Chinese EV battery part maker brings American headquarters to Mount Pleasant
A major player in the electric vehicle battery manufacturing industry is bringing its American headquarters to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

What's with the markets? Marquette professor breaks it down
Dow tumbled almost 800 points lower on Friday.

MMSD teacher arrested, charged after inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher served at both Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Toki Middle School, according to the district.

Surplus spending talks appear to be moving slowly among Wisconsin leaders
Republican leaders, the governor, and his fellow democrats are all trying to come to some sort of consensus on property tax relief and school funding.

Examining social media addiction in kids and teens
Keeping kids and teens off social media is increasingly difficult for parents.

Fire departments switch to foam made from soybeans
It’s made using protein from soybeans, making it 100% biodegradable and non-toxic.

Milwaukee Film unveils 2026 film festival lineup, starting with a nod to Bob Uecker
This year's festival runs from April 16-30 and kicks off with the premiere of the "Ueck" documentary.

American aviation marks milestones for nation's 250th anniversary
EAA is celebrating America 250 at it’s annual fly-in convention in July.

'I have hope': Milwaukee tenants speak out after lawsuits filed against landlord
Nonprofit Common Ground and Milwaukee's City Attorney report that owner David Tomblin owns more than 200 properties, with more than 400 units.

Ending the stigma: Kenosha County program focuses on mental health for law enforcement
The new officer wellness program helps law enforcement get regular counseling with a clinical social worker.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
Highs will be seasonal Saturday, above average by Sunday.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway show, Bunny Brunch, Roar Off The Shore Brewfest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

MKE Air Cargo Center near completion, expected to open this fall
A new air cargo facility at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport is advancing and to be completed by fall.

Brewers kick off season at Am Fam Field for first time since 2021
Follow along as we talk to fans and get the inside scoop on the festivities.

Jacob Misiorowski strikes out 11 in five innings as Brewers wear out the White Sox 14-2
Bauers started in left field in place of Jackson Chourio, who went on the injured list Thursday with a fractured left hand.

Republican willing to scrap two-week recess to fund DHS
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Green Bay, says lawmakers shouldn’t go home until they figure it out.

MLB Opening Day weather extremes
From the bitter cold to heavy snow, MLB opening day games have been postponed because of extreme weather over the years.

PHOTOS: Brewers fans celebrate Opening Day at American Family Field
From Jordan Love meeting Jordan Stolz to fans arriving at the stadium, take a look at the sights during Opening Day.

World News

Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp
More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.

Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

Parkinson's drugs warnings review after some patients 'misled' over impulsive side effects
Warnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets.

What now for Tiger Woods after latest arrest?
BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods' latest arrest leaves his legacy.

Video shows US missile likely used in deadly strike on Iranian town, experts say
The analysts identified a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in footage of the strike on the southern town of Lamerd.

Tiramisu hot cross buns, doughnut eggs: Have Easter treats gone too far?
With the cost of living rising, shoppers give us their thoughts about the new versions of the Easter classics.

I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
Geumseong survived a dangerous journey to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.

Noah Wyle is back in A&E with new drama The Pitt: 'I hope people watch with empathy'
The former ER star is back playing a physician with PTSD in a new US medical drama.

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial
The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.

No new meningitis cases in a week - but the threat might not be over
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

Where have weekend jobs for teenagers gone?
Youth unemployment and minimum wage increases are causing teens to be squeezed out of job market.

How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: Five changes in charts
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon
The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.

'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

New EU border checks delayed again over tech issues
The new system was due to be fully implemented at the Eurotunnel and Port of Dover on 10 April.

Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran
With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza. 

Mary Rand - the Olympic champion who blazed a trail for female athletes
Mary Rand, the first British woman to win athletics gold at the Olympics, was described as "Marilyn Monroe on spikes".

When and why do the clocks go forward?
Lighter evenings are incoming. The clocks go forward on Sunday marking a big step towards warmer months and longer days.

Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.

Arrest after major fire tears through historic mill
The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour.

Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius
The Maldives is threatening international legal action to press its claim for control of the Chagos Islands.

'Breaking my ankle led me to fashion career'
A Manchester fashion student set up fashion label Recondition combining accessibility and style.

Book dubbed 'the work of angels' may have been made in the Highlands
Mystery surrounds the origins of the 1,200-year-old, intricately decorated Book of Kells.

Villagers vexed by sauvignon blanc fly-tipper
Picturesque villages in the Yorkshire Wolds have been blighted by bags full of bottles for months.

Returning ospreys avoid last season's love drama
CJ7 returned last year to find male 022 had spent a few days in the nest with a new female.

'My aunt's loft was insulated with thousands of cigarettes'
The last thing you'd expect to find in an attic is cigarette butts and filters, but that's exactly what was uncovered in a County Antrim house.

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Lively, bold animated Spider-Man adventure
Gaining powers like his hero Spider-Man puts teen Miles in danger, but he is not alone.

What now for Woods after latest arrest?
BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods' latest arrest leaves his legacy.