Local Wisconsin News

MMSD investigating teacher for possible inappropriate relationship with student
The teacher was immediately placed on leave.

3 things to watch in Brewers season
Opening Day for the Brewers is Thursday afternoon against the White Sox at American Family Field.

Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft
Harry Wait was accused of requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason.

Meet the only woman on staff fixing Milwaukee County buses
Sharieka Thomas is the first and only woman participating in an 18-month apprenticeship program for bus mechanics.

Bus driver charged in crash that injured 41 people in Green Bay
The crash happened last Sunday as the bus was exiting off of I-43.

'It would be really a shame': Lake Country School at risk of shutting down if referendum fails
Lake Country School in Hartland, Wis., is at risk of shutting down if the $3.2 million operational referendum fails on April 7.

Summer in the stands: Wisconsin teacher scores homerun of side gigs with Brewers
Chris Viste bounces from calculus to the concourse before she is off for the summer, and it all starts on Brewers’ Opening Day.

Kenosha County to conduct housing study to assess need, growth opportunities
The study will address how to grow housing options in the county.

Spring-like temperatures return for the weekend
Highs will be seasonal Saturday, above average by Sunday.

Great outdoor weather Wednesday
Highs for much of the state return to the 60s.

'It's not sustainable': Wisconsin farmers worry about rising fertilizer, fuel prices ahead of growing season
The war in Iran has lead to sharp increases in fuel and fertilizer prices worldwide.

West Bend School Board votes to move forward with plans to consolidate high schools
With about 1,800 students, a combined West Bend high school would rank among the larger schools in Wisconsin.

Brewers add to their bullpen depth by acquiring Jake Woodford from Rays
Milwaukee made room for Woodford on its 40-man roster by transferring outfielder Akil Baddoo to the 60-day injured list.

Latest Marquette Law poll shows Wisconsin voters largely undecided in next month’s state Supreme Court election
Without last year’s enormous spending, both candidates appear to be struggling to break through to Wisconsin voters.

Once-paralyzed veteran seeks funding for the research that helped her walk again
Christina Baurichter recently traveled to Washington to ask lawmakers to boost funding for spinal cord injury research programs.

Snow removal from blizzard continues in Sturgeon Bay
City crews are still moving the remnants of 33 inches of snow in Sturgeon Bay.

‘I think everybody’s looking forward to the energy’: Brewers get ready for Opening Day 
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said he's ready to get the season started.

Early voting off and running in Wisconsin
In-person absentee voting began Tuesday, March 24.

Harley-Davidson makes global workforce layoffs
A company spokesperson did not share the number of people that were affected.

Leaders announce launch of new combined EMS district in Dane, Green counties
The “Sugar River Emergency Medical Services (EMS) District” will officially launch June 30.

World News

Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general
Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

No 10 refuses to say if key Mandelson texts were lost when top aide's phone stolen
Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.

'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.

Bravery medal recipient hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital
Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down
The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027
London Marathon organisers are "looking at the intention" for next year's event to take place across two days.

Woman-hating teen shared murder plans on Discord before killing mum
Tristan Roberts waited until he was 18 to buy knives, hammers and axes before murdering his mother.

Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.

Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.

What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?
Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

Everyday life in Asia being upended by effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' but gives no detail
Donald Trump gave the update on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its fourth week.

Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations
Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.

In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.

Who is the BBC's new director general?
The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.

'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war.

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work

'We trusted the wrong people': Epstein survivors speak to the BBC
A group of survivors have spoken to BBC Newsnight about what they believe the powerful figures Jeffrey Epstein associated himself with knew.

Is there an election in my area?
Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live.

Nursery admits manslaughter of toddler in its care
Noah Sibanda died in 2022 following the incident at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.

'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US congressman tells BBC
The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users
Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.

Romance fraudster who was 'blinded by greed' jailed
Model Gemma Kingsley, 50, is jailed for conning different men out of large sums of money.

Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned
Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review.

Government apology to barrister raided in CIA torture case
Rachel Toney is security-cleared to represent Abu Faraj al-Libi's interests at secret hearings.

Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learns
Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

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Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?

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’

How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options?
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.