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MPS to hold virtual town hall to address lead concerns
The town hall will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is open to those at affected schools.

What Wisconsinites may want to know as tariffs impact global markets
Uncertainty swirls amidst new tariffs, market sell-off.

MPS director of facilities, CDC experts terminated in middle of lead remediation efforts at district
Sean Kane, who was helping oversee the lead issues in the district, was "seperated from the district." Other experts were terminated in HHS cuts.

Missing pregnant teen, Sophia Franklin, returns home to her family
In a one-on-one interview with Spectrum News 1, her mother, Leah Franklin, said the past few months have been horrible.

UW-Eau Claire professor placed on leave after allegedly flipping College Republicans' table
On Thursday, UW-Eau Claire announced that the faculty member who was involved in the incident was removed from their role as department chair.

A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch 2 will hit the market June 5 at a price of $449.99.

Chilly night with calmer wind ahead
Temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s.

Bruce Springsteen to release 7 albums of unreleased songs, 'Tracks ll: The Lost Albums'
The Boss will release the new studio albums on June 27.

Wisconsin Supreme Court elects Ann Walsh Bradley as next chief justice
The change in leadership comes two days after voters elected Democratic-backed Susan Crawford to the court for a 10-year term that begins in August.

Milwaukee area's first all-romance bookstore slated to open this summer
Meet the woman — and dog — behind The Well Red Damel.

Milwaukee welcomes first international ship of 2025 season
The Singapore-flagged Patagonman docked in Port Milwaukee on Sunday, March 30.

Colorado State University is calling for above normal activity this hurricane season
The forecast calls for an above normal season in the Atlantic.

Statewide mental health line to shut down due to federal funding cuts
The Statewide Peer-Run Warmline is the latest victim of the HHS cuts. In 2024, it helped more than 24,000 people.

Missing Beaver Dam teen found, suspect in custody
Franklin was found with suspect Gary Day near Omaha, Nebraska. She'd been missing since Feb. 2, 2025.

Finally, a somewhat quiet spring weekend
Rain may be possible, but it won't be guaranteed.

Farmers, businesses look at the growing season ahead
Some vendors are optimistic as the industry faces an unknown impact from tariffs.

Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death
Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. Here's a look at some of the reactions.

Canceled USDA shipments impact Hunger Task Force, Feeding America
King said the United States Department of Agriculture is one of the largest providers of food to food banks across the country.

What Tuesday's results tell us about Wisconsin, Trump and Musk
Crawford's win will maintain the high court's 4-3 liberal-leaning ideology.

New MU Law Poll: Trump's approval dips, majority disapprove of Musk
On the heels of Election Day in Wisconsin, a new Marquette Law School Poll is out.

World News

Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back
Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".

Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocal
BBC Verify's Ben Chu takes a look at the wide range of different tariffs being imposed on countries.

'I could live 30 years - but want to die': Has assisted dying in Canada gone too far?
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.

Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices
The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.

'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.

Luton airport expansion approved by government
Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.

Parts of UK set to be hotter than Algarve on Friday
Warm, bright conditions are expected but come with a warning about wildfires.

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group
The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.

Ship owner takes legal action over North Sea crash
The Solong cargo ship struck the Stena Immaculate tanker off the East Yorkshire coast on 10 March.

Man shot dead by police at railway station named
The man was killed by a single bullet from an officer, police say.

iPhones, pensions and Brexit: Your questions about tariffs answered
Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.

Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?
The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.

What Trump has done - and why it matters
We dig into what the US president has said, what it could mean, and why it is happening now.

UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs
The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.

See all the Trump tariffs by country
A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Wednesday

London 'inaccessible' to Gen Z, says film director
Sasha Nathwani's debut tells the story of an ambitious British Iranian teen and her friends in the city.

The Papers: 'Tariff turmoil' and 'bland American cheese'
Most the papers lead on the fallout from Trump's announcement of a raft of tariffs that has wiped trillions from global markets.

Weekly quiz: Who's playing John Lennon in the new Beatles movies?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

What is live shopping and will it take off?
Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.

Vance confident TikTok will be sold in US as deadline looms
Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.

I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it?
The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.

How campaigning mum won six-year battle to get Martyn's Law introduced
The mother of Manchester attack victim Martyn Hett has reached her goal of introducing a new law.

Prince Harry hopes watchdog will uncover 'truth' in charity row
The Charity Commission has launched an investigation into the dispute at the Sentebale charity he co-founded.

Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threats
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".

Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

Woman punched on Tube 'failed by emergency system'
Sally Wynter says she hit an emergency button several times after being attacked but received no answer.

Labour promises 'change' at local election launch
The PM says Labour councils will work "hand-in-hand" with the government on issues like potholes and policing.

Don't give younger kids drinks with artificial sweeteners, health advisers say
Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.

Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers
A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.

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Assisted Dying: The Final Choice
How assisted dying works in California and Canada.