Local Wisconsin News

How best to talk with kids about the ongoing war in Iran
The war is set to enter a fifth day Tuesday.

New bill would create NIL regulations, allocate $14.6M to UW-Madison athletics
UW officials say they need financial flexibility to stay competitive in the current college athletics landscape.

Iran war drives up Wisconsin gas pump prices
Wisconsin gas prices are up, but still under national average of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded gas.

How local organizations are giving back to Wisconsin troops deployed overseas
Both the USO and Support the Troops Wisconsin said they are always looking for more volunteers and donations.

Quiet and mild weather takes us through the middle of the week
The cloudy sky clears out, setting us up for some sunshine at times.

'I’m just happy that I’m out there': Antetokounmpo gets back in rhythm in return with Bucks
Despite a loss to the Boston Celtics Monday night, Antetokounmpo is looking ahead.

Soybean farmers uncertain about future, tariff policy
Doug Rebout, president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association, said "we don't know what to do right now."

‘I'm with the president 100% on this’: Wisconsin lawmakers react to president’s decision to attack Iran
Lawmakers in Wisconsin are split along party lines.

Gov. Evers signs executive order for special session on partisan gerrymandering
He’ll now travel the state this week to talk about the proposal and secure elections.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ makes one more Wisconsin stop
The story, set in the 1990s, follows a 16-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder that “ages her four times faster than the average person."

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 3 as possible terrorist act
Austin Police officials say the suspect was killed by officers at the scene.

Everyday Hero: Racine tech ed teacher inspires young girls with new book
The book showcases all of the trades jobs that are out there for men, women, and hopefully as an inspiration to young girls.

Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown
Milwaukee has lost its last three games, all by at least 23 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31
Antetokounmpo had 19 points and 11 rebounds Monday night in Milwaukee’s 108-81 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Milwaukee Health Department tests wastewater for infectious diseases
The lab tests wastewater for Influenza A and B, RSV and COVID-19.

‘The timing of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is probably not by chance’: Religious observances occur in the shadow of Iran conflict
Christians continue to observe Lent, Muslims continue to observe Ramadan, and the Jews celebrate Purim.

Families lean on community support as Wisconsin soldiers deployed to the Middle East
The Wisconsin National Guard was mentioned on Monday morning during a Pentagon briefing. Wisconsin soldiers are being deployed to the Middle East.

'We're already seeing some of that growth': MPS superintendent touts new literacy plan results on Read Across America Day
MPS has recieved some of the lowest literacy scores from a nationwide report card.

Madison Police 2025 crime report shows drop in both violent and property crimes
Madison saw a 10.7% decrease in shots fired incidents in 2025, with only five of those being homicides, compared to seven in 2024.

‘It’s part of politics’: Gov. Evers remains confident he can reach a deal with Republicans on tax relief
The governor said he hopes to meet with Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Vos within the next couple of weeks.

World News

First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East tonight
Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday.

UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on
UK and other European markets opened a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.

Chris Mason: After Trump's 'no Churchill' jibe can the special relationship recover?
The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes.

'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.

'No to war': Pedro Sánchez hits back as Trump threatens full trade embargo on Spain
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.

Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

Fiery sunsets and 'blood rain' as Saharan dust sweeps UK
North African dust carried to the UK by a weather system are forecast to have some unusual effects in the coming days.

Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop
The star's fourth album finds him in limbo, second-guessing both his relationships and his career.

My son lived in squalor with his dying mother - the system failed him
Leo came to Scotland for a better life but ended up living in squalor in a house surrounded by empty bottles and takeaway containers.

Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere
The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.

'Shh please girls' - the night 11-year-old Gary Barlow left clubgoers gobsmacked
The Take That star was only 11 years old when he began performing to patrons at Connah's Quay Labour Club.

Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war
Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.

First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified
Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.

UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus
The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation.

Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret profits' in Banksy deals
A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

Man who killed woman's whole family freed early and deported
Summer Mace says the speeding driver who killed three of her relatives should have stayed in prison.

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

'I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down'
A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

Runners to be given prize money after being led off course
Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.

Scotland needs new approach to deal with feral pigs, report says
Researchers say there are "tensions" around whether they are a pest or should be left to roam free.

Sir Ringo Starr announces new 10-track album
The former Beatles drummer's new album features collaborations with Sheryl Crow and Billy Strings.

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Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran
Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

'It's better to be chased' - the mentality of a title race
The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.

Russell 'elite' and a 'leader' - now he may have car to challenge for title
George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate, but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title.