Local Wisconsin News

Milwaukee teachers union concerned with school district's direction
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) organized a gathering Monday outside MPS Central Office to share their concerns.

'About half leave Wisconsin classrooms': Teacher shortage the subject of DPI roundtable
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released on Monday, a new statewide report on Wisconsin’s educator workforce.

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening
The transfer portal for basketball officially opens Tuesday.

Universities of Wisconsin board will vote on whether to fire system president who refused to quit
The Board of Regents held a closed emergency meeting on Wednesday night to discuss personnel matters.

Gov. Evers signs bills to fund PFAS remediation
PFAS are widely used “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment over time and pose health risks.

Fire crews put out large fire near Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee
A spokesperson for Potawatomi Hotel & Casino said there was a problem with the boiler system that led to a fire.

De Pere mayor outlines former Shopko development projects
Mayor James Boyd also shared some must-see spots in the region.

Winter chill returns overnight
Spotty snow showers are also possible through early evening.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make ‘closing arguments’ from the campaign trail
A majority of registered voters were undecided as recently as two weeks before election day, per a Marquette University Law poll.

‘I can’t believe I’m here:’ Wisconsin family volunteers at White House Easter Egg Roll  
The annual tradition brings in hundreds of volunteers and thousands of visitors.

GOP files complaint with WEC over duplicated absentee ballots in Green Bay
Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office allegedly mailed 152 voters more than one absentee ballot for the April 7 election.

Wisconsinites will vote on nearly 75 school referenda in April. Here are some of the largest ones on the ballot
Not everyone will vote on a school referendum on April 7, but here's a closer look at some of the biggest ones.

NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing
Antetokounmpo told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Athletic on Friday that he’s healthy and he wants to play.

Attention on Wisconsin Supreme Court race looking different than 1 year ago
The current race is seeing fewer commercials and less national attention.

Downtown Green Bay builds on residential projects
Downtown promotion groups say momentum rivals pre-COVID interest in the city’s downtown.

Sun Prairie looking to support public safety through referendum
The $3.95M referendum would maintain operations while also adding staff for both departments.

Sauk Prairie one of many school districts with referendums on ballot
The district has a $68.4 million capital and a $3.2 million operational referendum on the spring ballot.

Now Hiring: Slinger School District filling retirement vacancies
Due to teachers retiring, some school districts across the state are already searching for their replacements.

Father Carr's continues its 52-year tradition of holiday meals amid growing need
More than 1,000 people in Northeast Wisconsin enjoyed a holiday meal on Easter Sunday.

Bucks outlast Grizzlies 131-115 in battle of short-handed teams
Milwaukee snapped an eight-game skid in this series and beat the Grizzlies for the first time since a 126-114 decision on Jan. 19, 2022.

World News

Anthony Zurcher: Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before
The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
He said his goal was to 'come to London and present a show of change' through his music.

Warmest weather of the year expected with 25C on Wednesday
The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains

More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui
Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".

Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino in Cambodia until the Thai military took control of it in December.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face
Philippa Gibson's great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926.

Woman speaks about ordeal after abduction and rape by fake taxi driver
Barzan Nawshowani is serving eight years for the abduction and rape of the woman, who has now spoken to BBC Scotland.

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.

Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme
The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

India's top court hears challenges to ruling on women's entry into temple
Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.

Girl, 11, turns marsh trees into quirky characters
An 11‑year‑old has spent the past year on family walks inventing backstories for each tree.

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Wales captain and ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires
Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey retires from professional football with immediate effect.

Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd
Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Woods selfish to drive under the influence - major champion Day
Jason Day says Tiger Woods was "a little bit selfish" to drive under the influence and "put other people in harm's way" when he crashed his car in Florida last month.

Lawes out of England retirement and will join Sale
Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League?
As Coventry edge ever closer to ending their 25-year wait for Premier League football, who is best placed to join them?

Minnesota deny ex-Everton forward Rodriguez has muscle-wasting condition
Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.