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Wisconsin Iranian American sees avenue for hope, despite ongoing deadly Iranian protests
For Ali Soltani, seeing his country in turmoil is unfortunately nothing new.

1 year later: Milwaukee Public Schools' next steps in maintaining lead remediation
One year and tens of millions of dollars later, Milwaukee Public Schools is lead-free. How the district plans to keep it that way.

Democratic lawmakers call for more transparency at State Capitol
WisEye broadcasted hearings and floor sessions for the public to view. The network went offline at the beginning of the year due to a lack of funding.

Milwaukee preps for potential new ICE facility on city’s Northwest Side
The space would be more than 10,000 square feet.

‘A tip is a gift’: Wisconsin Assembly passes ‘no tax on tips’ with bipartisan support
The bill, which passed 61-33 on Thursday, now awaits approval from lawmakers in the state Senate.

Madison Police reviewing response to school shooting
Agency teams with two other groups for wide-ranging review.

Snow returns to Wisconsin
Light snow is likely on and off through the weekend.

Nora the polar bear welcomed at Henry Vilas Zoo
The zoo is paws-itively happy to have her in its care.

Your 2026 guide to Black History Month events around Wisconsin
From cultural showcases to community gatherings, here’s a look at some events happening around the state.

Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to flip majority control of the Legislature and retain the governor's seat this year.

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate raises 10 times more than conservative
The reports filed this week offer the first glimpse at one key measurement of how the race to be decided on April 7 is stacking up.

Proposals targeting immigration flood in following ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis
Democrats across the country are proposing state law changes to rein in federal immigration officers

Wisconsin recorded its highest-ever number of domestic violence deaths last year, prompting renewed legislative attention
Lawmakers took a closer look at what went wrong and whether the state was ready to learn from it.

You'll want to bundle up this weekend
Temperatures dip back well below average.

I-41 project in northeast Wisconsin includes new bridge construction in 2026
Drivers will face another year of changing traffic patterns between Appleton and De Pere.

Grocery store closures impact Milwaukee residents
For many Milwaukee residents, it may become increasingly difficult to find access to fresh food.

Dad found guilty of child neglect after 6 kids found in storage unit
The mother of the children entered a plea deal earlier this month.

Milwaukee police pilot Drone as First Responder program
The department will use drones to help shorten response times and collect information.

Republican bill would require schools to adopt appropriate student-staff communication policies
The bill's author said the legislation was drafted in response to reports of child grooming in schools.

‘Do you really want this?’: Republicans push to restrict access to FDA-approved abortion pills
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, held a hearing Wednesday urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to require in-person consultations for Mifepristone.

World News

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

Conservatives 'broke' the country says Jenrick as he defects to Reform
The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

The landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.

Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?
Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes.

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

Weekly quiz: Where are BTS kicking off their comeback tour?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

'We're in survival mode': The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.

The Papers: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories'
Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers.

Chinese woman's plea for help killing pigs draws thousands to her village
The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland
The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

Unexploded WW2 bomb to be disposed of at sea
Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.

Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says
Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.

South Korea's impeached leader faces first of several verdicts. Here's what you need to know
Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

Wales to become only UK nation to lose free baby book scheme
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.

Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.

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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?
What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?

Higgins to face Trump in Masters semi-finals
John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.

LIV 'haven't signed anyone who moves the needle' - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.