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'Difficult decisions to make': MPS superintendent discusses vote to cut hundreds of positions
The school board voted to eliminate over 200 positions on Monday.

Childhood vaccination rates in Wisconsin continued to fall last year, data shows
About two-thirds of all children, 66.9%, had the recommended vaccinations at age 24 months, down by almost 2% from 2024.

National Retail Federation: Retail sales tick up in February
Howard business sees an uptick in traffic and sales in recent weeks.

Bill would require local approval for wind and solar energy projects
The Public Service Commission would only be able to approve the projects if local municipalities move them forward.

U.S. and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight
The Pentagon said that about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the start of the war.

Winter takes over for the rest of the week
A few strong storms may be possible during the transition to winter.

A Wisconsin whitefish refuge offers lessons for Michigan. But will it last?
Green Bay has become an unlikely whitefish hotspot, even as the species disappears across much of Lake Michigan and the lower Great Lakes.

Packers to trade Romeo Doubs to Patriots, release Nate Hobbs, sources say
Hobbs was signed in free agency last year by the Packers.

Brad Schimel won’t continue as U.S. Attorney for eastern district
He was appointed to the interim position for 120 days, but that period ends Monday, March 17 and won’t be extended.

Wisconsin farmer says Farm Bill needs to be rewritten
Last week, the House Agriculture Committee passed its version and sent it to the full chamber for consideration.

Report: Women remain underrepresented in Wisconsin political offices
Only 27% of elected offices were held by women in Wisconsin last year.

Don't miss these April election deadlines
Wisconsin’s spring election is almost here; you can head to the polls on April 7.

Voting in Wisconsin: Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before you vote.

Packers release offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins
Jenkins was selected in the 2019 NFL Draft as the second-round pick.

Packers send edge rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys, AP source says
Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers.

'I’m so very excited about representing our district': Michael Hernandez introduced as Green Bay Area Public Schools superintendent
On Monday, Hernandez shared with the community how he plans to put his 18 years of education experience across Wisconsin to use in Green Bay.

MPS Board approves plan to cut 260+ non-classroom jobs 
On Monday night, the Milwaukee Public Schools board voted 5-2 to move forward with the proposal.

Virtual reality aids in exposure therapy for patients
Rogers Behavioral Health is using virtual reality to help with mindfulness and exposure therapy.

Everyday Heroes: Vets & Friends serves up free meals for military veterans
Jeffrey Huelsbeck said what began as a simple coffee gathering has exceeded all of his expectations.

Oil prices jump and markets slide as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
The appointment marked a new sign of defiance by Iran's embattled leadership.

World News

UK warship HMS Dragon departs for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg
The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement

Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?
Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes
Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
The head of the world's second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'
The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic
The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'
US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

Watch: Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016
An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

Bridgerton star on dealing with One Piece casting backlash
The decision to cast Charithra Chandran in the manga adaptation angered a vocal set of fans.

Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election
The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire
Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Nottingham triple killer assaulted husband and wife weeks before attacks, inquiry told
Valdo Calocane attacked two colleagues weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

MSPs back six month amendment to assisted dying bill
Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote.

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

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