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MPD officer arrested, allegations of criminal misconduct
The officer has since resigned from MPD.

3 UW women's hockey players named as finalists for Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award
The annual award is given to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey.

Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93
The Republican died Friday after struggling to recover from a broken hip in December.

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
They are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination.

NASA, SpaceX prep for 2nd Crew-10 launch attempt Friday night after previous scrub
Liftoff is targeted for Friday at 7:03 p.m. ET.

Amid an early childhood educator shortage, a Madison service is finding a solution
In 2024, thousands of early childhood educators reported staffing shortages due to low wages and the closing of child care programs.

Severe weather takes aim at the Midwest on Friday
A powerful storm system will put many in the country's midsection at risk for severe storms, including parts of Wisconsin.

Weekend goes from severe weather to cold and snow
Severe thunderstorms will clip portions of the state Friday night.

Get outside Friday before storms return overnight
Most of the daytime we'll see a mix of sun and clouds with summer-like highs.

Tariffs add uncertainty to an already fluctuating lumber market
One lumber business owner remains confident that the industry will adjust, just as it has in the past.

Things to do around Wisconsin: 'Some Like It Hot,' St. Patrick's Day parade, Vintage Fest
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Former elementary school in Beloit being transformed to address homelessness
It will include 18 transitional apartments for unhoused single parents and their children to live in for up to two years.

John Feinstein, bestselling author and one of the country's foremost sports writers, dies at 69
John Feinstein, one of the country's foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, has died unexpectedly.

Bucks wearing jersey patches honoring Junior Bridgeman for remainder of season
The Bucks held a moment of silence before Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers to honor Bridgeman.

MPS school reopens after closing for lead contamination
Milwaukee Public Schools sharing an update on hazardous levels of lead found at four elementary schools.

Here are the scams to avoid if you’re attending the 2025 NFL Draft
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said with hundreds expected to attend, scammers may take advantage.

Former hotel bellhop pleads guilty to battery in Milwaukee man's death
Herbert Williamson was initially charged with felony murder.

Groups work to prevent fires during Wisconsin's spring wildfire season
The DNR reported the number one cause of wildfires this time of year is burning brush, leaf piles and debris.

Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
Grijalva, who was 77, had risen to chair the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and was the top Democrat on the committee until earlier this year.

Jones scores 28 as No. 25 Marquette rallies past Xavier 89-87 in Big East quarterfinal
After trailing by 14 early in the second half, the fifth-seeded Golden Eagles (23-9) took the lead for good at 81-80 on Jones' layup.

World News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare spending needed
Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.

Thief who murdered Amazon driver jailed for at least 30 years
Mark Ross given 30-year minimum term for killing driver whose van he was trying to steal in crash.

Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy
Tuscany's president advises residents to exercise "the utmost attention and caution".

Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.

Watch: Uninvited otter wreaks havoc in family kitchen
A family was surprised by the uninvited guest who wreaked havoc in their kitchen in Shetland.

Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base
Three men took the government to court over what they described as "prison-like" conditions.

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

BBC presenters settle sex and age discrimination dispute
The quartet claimed they lost their roles on the BBC News Channel following a "rigged" recruitment.

Ted Lasso returns to TV for fourth series
Jason Sudeikis is back in the role of Ted, the coach of a fictional English Premier League football club.

Donatella defied the doubters - what's next for her and Versace?
Versace took over the Italian fashion house after her brother's untimely death and made it her own.

Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers using Tuchel's squad
Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?

'Sometimes my stammer gets so bad, I don't want to talk at all'
Teenager Kitty says sometimes her stammer makes her feel it would be easier if she didn't speak.

Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?
Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances".

Anger as town ATM 'regularly runs out of cash'
Shoppers in Selkirk seek better access to cash as they say their ATM regularly runs out of notes.

UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.

British man killed by president's convoy in Kenya hit-and-run
The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.

'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The BBC speaks to multiple sources who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.

Man who stalked Cheryl Tweedy jailed for 16 weeks
A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.

Foreign criminals to face Home Office tagging
The move will target offenders and others thought to pose a threat to the public, who can not be deported.

Influencer Mrs Hinch treated for blood clot weeks after giving birth
Sophie Hinchliffe, the social media cleaning star, says she has been treated and hopes to be home on Friday.

Man, 80, gives up solar panels fight with council
Barry Thompson's local council refuses his efforts to install six solar panels.

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The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.

Where do the Democrats go from here?
And how should they take on Donald Trump?

Angelina Jolie brings the video game adventurer to life
The heroine races against time to find a relic before it falls into the wrong hands.

Inothewayurthinkin wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
Inothewayurthinkin wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup as Galopin Des Champs is denied a historic hat-trick.

BBC & ITV agree new four-year Six Nations rights deal
The BBC and ITV agree a new four-year deal for the Men's Six Nations to remain on free-to-air television until 2029.

Has Tuchel's first squad revealed England's short-term strategy?
Thomas Tuchel is a proven winner and his first England squad shows the focus is on achieving that short-term goal, writes Phil McNulty.

'A little bit early' to fight for pole - Hamilton fifth in practice
Lewis Hamilton says he expects it to be "a little bit early" for him to be able to fight for pole position at the Australian Grand Prix.

'A ridiculously long wait - but trophy win would change everything'
Ex-Newcastle captain and boyhood Magpies fan Alan Shearer tells BBC Sport what ending their 56-year wait for a major trophy would mean.