Local Wisconsin News

33 people injured in bus crash in Green Bay
Police said the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey wins Patty Kazmaier award as women's college hockey's top player
The award comes a month after Harvey won a gold medal representing the United States at the Milan Cortina Games.

Inside Kenosha's effort to support officer mental health
Kenosha Police was one of the first departments in Wisconsin to hire a full-time therapist.

Environmental groups worried Knowles-Nelson will end after lack of action by Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and Democrats have been unable to come to a compromise on how to fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program.

Now Hiring: Schneider National seeks people to keep its fleet on the road
There are expected to be about 27,000 open jobs each year for diesel techs nationwide over the next decade.

Chilly air and sunshine for Monday
Wall to wall sunshine and cool air jumpstart the week.

Enright's goal helps Wisconsin beat Ohio State 3-2 at Frozen Four, win program's 9th championship
Enright darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the back post into the net to cap the scoring with 6:18 left in the game.

Detours and dugouts: I-94 construction could impact Brewers Opening Day travel
Local bars are bracing for the ripple effects of rerouted traffic and gridlock on Brewers Opening Day, Thursday, March 26.

Tactile broadcast technology allows blind, low-vision fans to follow along with Bucks games
The device uses trackable vibrations and real-time audio, so fans can know what’s happening on the court.

Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations
Almost two decades ago, legendary labor rights activists attended a Chicago event to raise awareness about sexual violence against women farmworkers.

1-on-1 with State Rep. Rob Summerfield
Ryan Burk talked with Summerfield to discuss the issues impacting people in his district and his legislative priorities for 2026 and beyond.   

In Focus: Rep. Summerfield shares his thoughts on the 2025-27 budget
He shares why he voted in favor of the financial legislation.

In Focus: Rep. Rob Summerfield looks ahead to November election
He said he believes Rep. Tom Tiffany is a great candidate for governor.

In Focus: Rep. Summerfield says supper club background allows him to understand constituents
Summerfield, a lifelong resident of Bloomer, oversees the 68th Assembly District.

'Saturday Night Live UK' aims to take a comedy hit across the pond. The first verdicts are in
“Saturday Night Live” has crossed the pond with a mild splash.

U.S. and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near sites tied to nuclear programs
Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, stepped up pressure on Israel on Sunday, with intense attacks...

Disabled American Veterans organization eyes Community Impact Day
This year's event will be on April 4 and involves volunteering, reading books, mowing lawns, painting fences and more.

Small towns shine at 2026 State Boys Basketball Tournament
Reedsville and Southwestern went head-to-head in a matchup for the Division 5 State Championship.

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.

World News

HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out
A household with an average income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

Hospital apology over boy's death after trainee doctor pierced artery
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.

How Woody the wonderdog helped an island become the world's first to eradicate ferrets
More than 400 traps were laid across the island in a £4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called Woody.

Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?

British couple in Iran prison say situation is 'life-threatening'
Craig and Lindsay Foreman are being held in Tehran's Evin prison amid ongoing attacks on Iran.

Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
"We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.

Porridge recalled over mouse contamination fears
Some of the products are "unsafe to eat", the Food Standards Agency says.

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary becomes 2026's biggest box office debut
The sci-fi space adventure movie rockets to $140.9 million (£122m) at the global box office.

Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

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 strikes on Iran on 28 February.

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.

Our son loved the outdoors – invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected.

Grisly or just country life? The mole trapping photos dividing social media
A hill walker shares a snap of moles hanging on barbed wire and is surprised by the huge response.

Jamie Oliver stars in music video for CMAT's song about hating him
In the song CMAT voices her frustration towards Oliver, singing "God, I hate him".

Andrew Garfield: The Magic Faraway Tree deals with problems for modern parents and kids
Garfield stars alongside Claire Foy and Nicola Coughlan in an adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.

US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.

UN warns Earth's climate being 'pushed beyond its limits' as El Niño looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

Ministers name seven areas where 'new towns' could be built
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements.

Men admit violent disorder outside asylum hotel
Shaun Thompson, 38, and Luke Fleming, 21, will be sentenced at a later date.

Primary school with just one pupil could be closed for good
Fountainhall Primary in the Borders has capacity for 50 pupils but numbers attending fell sharply.

Boy admits filming shopping centre chair-throwing prank
A teenager appears in court after a chair was thrown from the top floor of Westfield, Stratford.

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Is Iran Capable of Hitting the UK?
Israel claims Iranian missiles ‘can reach London, Paris or Berlin’.

Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

White gets first England call-up since 2022
Arsenal defender Ben White is added to the England squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan this month.

Four hours inside Bellamy's office - and the Wales boss' complex mind
Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history - and playing Ken and Barbie - in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport.

Quins feel pain, Russell prevails & Tigers tear it up - Prem talking points
The Prem returned with a bang as Leicester ran it from deep, Finn Russell goaded and glided his way to victory and Harlequins slipped deeper into the mire.

England to host Canada in Rugby World Cup final rematch
England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women's World Cup final as part of a trio of fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.

The sentimental goalkeeping call that cost Arsenal
There is no hiding place for a manager when your decisions go wrong, and Mikel Arteta's call to stick by cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will haunt him.

'Impossible for him to stay' - what next for Tudor and Tottenham?
How does boss Igor Tudor survive at Tottenham after another damaging defeat? Nick Mashiter analyses the situation.