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Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Rain to start Friday, sunshine to end
Rain gradually clears out, giving way to quiet conditions into the weekend.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Midwest Gaming Classic, Wisconsin Marathon, 100 miles of thrifting
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Changes to Wisconsin's FoodShare program set to take effect this year
Work requirements are being expanded for participants, along with certain products being banned from the program.

'It's heartbreaking watching your community go through this': Shiocton residents return home after floods
On Thursday, the village reopened homes to residents who had to be evacuated from the area last week due to the rising flood waters.

Wisconsin facing floods, wildfire risk at the same time
In 2026, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land in Wisconsin.

Some Wisconsin farm fields damaged by torrential rains
Farmers already faced soft commodity prices and increases in production costs like fuel and fertilizer.

Report: Milwaukee Bucks finalizing deal with Taylor Jenkins to become head coach
Jenkins was a Bucks assistant under Mike Budenholzer in 2018-19.

DNR explains why fire danger is 'very high' in Wisconsin today
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to avoid outdoor burning activities as fire danger is very high today.

Wisconsin interim AD Marcus Sedberry unsure about how long he will have this title
Sedberry is concentrating more on the present as he settles into his new position after Chris McIntosh’s surprise departure.

Wisconsin home sales increased by 7% in March
According to a report by the Wisconsin Realtors Association, Wisconsin home sales have increased by 7% in March compared to March 2025.

Town of Rock grapples with flooding damage
A bridge on Rockport Road was completely washed out due to the floodwaters.

Lead service line replacement begins in Milwaukee
By 2037, the City of Milwaukee is hoping to replace roughly 65,000 pipes from lead to copper.

American Red Cross goes door-to-door in Rock County
The American Red Cross is on the ground in hard-hit areas, including Harmony in Rock County.

National Marquette Law School survey shows majority of voters support ceasefire in Iran
Seventy-five percent approve of a ceasefire in the war, while 24% disapprove.

Town of Ringle faces long road to recovery after storms
Friday's tornado damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes in Ringle, Wis., alone.

‘We’re hopeful’: Evers asks Wisconsin lawmakers for help getting disaster assistance
One Republican said, “We’ve got to get people help.”

'I have no authority over what happens there': Gov. Evers responds to calls for action by Ridglan Farms protesters
Animal rights activists called for Gov. Tony Evers to shut down a Dane County beagle breeding and research facility.

'We're survivors for sure': Floodwaters begin to recede in New London
Many residents and business owners are looking at the possibility of returning to their homes in the coming days.

Milwaukee leader and Marquette adjunct professor David Fantle dead at 66
Marquette University said his family will hold a funeral at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Congregation Sinai.

World News

Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.

Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.

Steve Rosenberg: Kremlin's tightening grip on internet fuels Russian discontent
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.

Running marathons for our girls has made us closer, say dads of Southport victims
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO
Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.

Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.

'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.

We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested
Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.

Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation
Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

Radio 1 warns against buying Big Weekend tickets from touts
Tickets for the festival start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.

What does the data tell us about immigration in Wales? Search for your area
The population of Wales grew by about 23,000 as a result of net international migration in the year to June 2024.

Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Victims were bound and blindfolded before being shot and dumped in a pit.

Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.

Woman trapped in sewage pit for three hours after outback toilet collapses
The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.

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Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Sarah
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?
Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?

Who will win the title? Reporters, fans and pundits make their predictions
Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the league.

How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.

The Women's Six Nations is faster and smarter - but is it better?
The women's Six Nations has evolved with coaches and players working harder and playing smarter

Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image
Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club's badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.