Local Wisconsin News

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.

Warming trend ahead this weekend
60s are back in most places by Sunday.

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.

Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash
Tiger Woods is facing charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida.

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.

Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails
A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".

No evidence of 'family voting' in Gorton and Denton by-election
An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting.

Sanctioned oil tanker enters UK waters day after government crackdown threat
Ministers said earlier this week that sanctioned vessels can now be boarded by UK armed forces.

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.

'I'd never get anything done': Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s
Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".

PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures'
The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.

Why mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of Hormuz
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

'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.

Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?
The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?
How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?

Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.

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.

'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.

The Papers: 'War to end in weeks' and '50% of public cut their spending'
The US saying the Middle East war will "end in weeks" and pressure on UK household budgets lead Saturday's papers.

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.

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

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

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.

Whale swims for freedom after big German rescue effort on Baltic coast
Rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.

Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12
The sex attack carried out by Ahmad Mulakhil in Nuneaton in July last year led to protests.

Murder case that wrongly jailed man for 38 years probed
Peter Sullivan was wrongfully convicted of killing florist Diane Sindall, 21, in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1986.

Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics
Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.

Palestinian man killed as death toll from West Bank settler violence climbs
Mohammad al-Malhi is the seventh Palestinian killed by a settler in a surge of violence since the start of the war with Iran.

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The Social Media Addiction Trial
Campaigners win landmark legal battle against social media giants.

What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”