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Things to do around Wisconsin: Egg hunt, comedy dating show, Broadway Rave
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur finalizes his staff moves for 2026
They announced new position coaches Bobby Babich, Daniel Bullocks, Noah Pauley and Sam Siefkes.

Milwaukee's new ICE facility nears completion, though timeline for occupancy is still uncertain
The question remains, when will ICE move into the building at 11925 West Lake Park Drive?

Farmers ask President Trump to prioritize soybeans in upcoming talks with Chinese President
President Donald Trump is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping in April or May.

Mom meets snow plow driver who cleared path to hospital for her ambulance when she was in labor during snow storm
Nyangi Wambura said things progressed quickly when she went into labor late Sunday night.

'It depends on the weather system': Post-blizzard flooding concerns in northern Wisconsin
Last year’s dry fall and summer means many of Green Bay and the Fox Valley’s waterways are able to absorb this snowmelt.

'This has been an emotional roller coaster': Gov. Tony Evers signs 'Gail's Law'
The bill is named after a Neenah woman who died from breast cancer in 2024.

High Point stuns Wisconsin 83-82 in March Madness on Chase Johnston's first 2-point basket of season
This was the first March Madness win for the Panthers, who lost to Purdue in the first round last year.

More melting ahead for first day of spring
High temperatures will climb into the 40s and 50s.

Police shoot and kill male suspect following car chase across 2 southeastern Wisconsin counties
Police say they had information that the man was possibly wanted for a felony warrant for arrest.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu will not seek reelection
He said the decision came “after careful reflection and prayer.”

We debunk 13 Wisconsin voting myths
Voting myths may stop people from voting. Here's the truth behind those misconceptions.

Spring training offers a warm break for teams and fans
Teams train in Florida and Arizona during March for one main reason: the weather.

Bondi gives ousted interim U.S. attorney new title, allows him to keep job in Wisconsin
Bondi appointed Brad Schimel in November to a 120-day term as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Springing right into the season
Temperature rise significantly this weekend.

'We want to have students who are workforce ready': Howard-Suamico School District asks voters to approve referendums on April ballot
It's asking them to approve a $147 million capital referendum and a $7 million operational referendum.

Nearly 625 people in Racine County will be losing their jobs
UNFI is closing the Sturtevant facility as it expands its facility in Joliet, Illinois, southwest of Chicago.

Wisconsin Senate passes NIL regulations by a one-vote margin
Ultimately, 11 Republicans and six Democrats came together to back the bill, leaving just a single vote to be the difference maker.

Auto repair shops keeping busy after blizzard hits Southeast Wisconsin
At Root River Auto Body, calls have been nonstop from both insurance companies and drivers dealing with storm damage.

Sturgeon Bay continues to dig out from blizzard
Sturgeon Bay picked up more than 33 inches of snow during the two-day winter storm and blizzard earlier this week.

World News

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.

Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer
Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.

Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.

Farage pauses Cameo account for security reasons, says Reform UK
It comes after a Guardian investigation suggests the party leader recorded supportive messages for a convicted rioter and a neo-Nazi event.

Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody
Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Tailgating at football matches to become criminal offence
Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

'You can't smell Nowruz in the air': Iran marks Persian new year under threat of strikes
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field
Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war
The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.

Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?
The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

Woman who lost five family members in pier tragedy wants surviving daughter to 'live life'
Rioghnach McGrotty was four months old when she was rescued from a car that slid off a pier after a day at the seaside.

Inside the world of preppers getting ready for society's collapse
From floods and fires to national security cyberattacks, how can you prepare for the worst?

Traitors, Amandaland and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief
The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.

Weekly quiz: How did this man accidentally turn himself blue?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Natural History Museum takes top spot as UK's most popular attraction
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.

I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski
Green Party leader says thought of becoming PM is 'on his mind' and the aim of 30-40 MPs now feels "under ambitious".

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

UK set for temperature rollercoaster as chilly nights follow warm days
March is a fickle time for temperatures in the UK and can see some huge swings from day to night.

Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations
The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

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Are US and Israel Aligned On Iran War?
Energy prices soar after missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.

Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

Is 'baby brain' real?
Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?