Local Wisconsin News

'The oldest victim was 102 years old': Witness recounts harrowing Green Bay bus crash
A truck driver and part-time first responder captured this close call with his dashcam video.

Democrats push for more school funding as Wisconsin districts turn to voters for support
72 school districts have a total of 74 referendum questions on the upcoming April 7 ballot.

‘A very dark cloud’: Wisconsin mom sees ACA premium more than double
Monday marked the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Enhanced premium subsidies expired in December, driving up costs for many Americans.

Muskego mayor shares update on flood recovery, new K9 therapy dog
Mayor Rick Petfalski joined Spectrum News 1’s segment, “Your Local Leaders,” to share how the city has recouped.

More clouds roll in but temperatures get warmer
Highs will reach into the 50s and 60s Tuesday.

Universities of Wisconsin offering free AI training
Videos aim to give Wisconsinites basic understanding of artificial intelligence.

Former Village of Plainfield fire chief accused of stealing $100,000 from village
Jeffrey Kessenich is charged with two felony counts of theft and one misdemeanor count of theft.

Gov. Evers signs bill to support changes to FoodShare
It’s designed to address changes under the new federal spending bill, one being tied to error rates.

Abbott finalizes purchase of Madison-based Exact Sciences
It had been announced last November that Abbott would acquire the company.

Nearly $15 million awarded to Wisconsin violence prevention organizations
Seventy-three grants are being given to school districts, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, firearm dealer and government agencies.

'The Wiz' follows the yellow brick road into Milwaukee
The retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" story will hit the stage at Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24-29.

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.

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.

'Who doesn't love national championship wins?': Badgers fans react to women's hockey victory
The Badgers women's ice hockey team secured its ninth national championship.

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.

World News

Arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances investigated by counter-terror police
Police say they are looking for three suspects after the Hatzola ambulances were set on fire.

'Like the plane got cut in half': LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots now under investigation
In the aftermath of the collision of Air Canada flight AC8646 with a fire truck in New York, US transportation chief Sean Duffy emphasized that seat belts helped save lives

'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision
An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle.

British supplement maker Huel bought by Danone for €1bn
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).

How a YouTuber used a fake live stream to cover up the murder of his pregnant partner
Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it.

Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
Until further notice, motorists in Slovenia will be restricted to a maximum purchase of 50 litres of fuel per day.

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.

Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable
Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.

Hong Kong government employee denies ordering surveillance of UK dissidents
Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen says he did not organise a "shadow policing" operation in London.

Private investigator denies 'switching sides' in Mail publisher case
Gavin Burrows says he did not give a 'fake' statement admitting to working for the publisher.

Colombian military plane with 125 people crashes
Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear.

A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger - the Iranian civilians killed by the war
The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details
An early morning post from Trump soothed panicked markets, but the extent of any talks remains unclear.

Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?
Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low.

US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.

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.

'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack
Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday.

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.

Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC?
BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech.

'I'm a shell of my former self' - how long Covid's effects are still being felt six years on
Gabby Rudge-Cox, 42, says long Covid has "robbed her of a future".

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".

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.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

Bruce baby grandson died after 'unsafe sleep position'
The grandson of football manager Steve Bruce was being cared for by an unregulated maternity nurse.

Burnham should be allowed to stand as an MP, says Nandy
The culture secretary questions her party's decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Iranian man who allegedly tried to enter nuclear base released
The 34-year-old was released pending further inquiries, while a 31-year-old Romanian woman was released without charge.

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly
The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.

Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination
Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.

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Has Trump Backed Down On Iran Threat?
President Trump says he has postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war
Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

Have Chelsea progressed under Rosenior? Analysing his Blues tenure
Liam Rosenior is facing criticism early in his tenure as Chelsea manager - but is it fair, and are his players on board as they head for the climax to the season?