Local Wisconsin News

American Red Cross goes door-to-door in Rock County
The American Red Cross is on the ground in hard-hit areas, including Harmony in Rock County.

National Marquette Law School survey shows majority of voters support ceasefire in Iran
Seventy-five percent approve of a ceasefire in the war, while 24% disapprove.

Town of Ringle faces long road to recovery after storms
Friday's tornado damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes in Ringle, Wis., alone.

‘We’re hopeful’: Evers asks Wisconsin lawmakers for help getting disaster assistance
One Republican said, “We’ve got to get people help.”

'I have no authority over what happens there': Gov. Evers responds to calls for action by Ridglan Farms protesters
Animal rights activists called for Gov. Tony Evers to shut down a Dane County beagle breeding and research facility.

'We're survivors for sure': Floodwaters begin to recede in New London
Many residents and business owners are looking at the possibility of returning to their homes in the coming days.

Milwaukee leader and Marquette adjunct professor David Fantle dead at 66
Marquette University said his family will hold a funeral at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Congregation Sinai.

Scholar Athlete: Aidan Kolb
“He excels in the classroom. He excels on the athletic field. I'm going to just say he's going to excel at life," his coach said.

Father charged in Kenosha Thanksgiving fire that killed his 3 children
He's accused of removing at least one smoke alarm in the apartment, which, according to the complaint, is the basis for a child neglect charge.

Quiet to start Thursday, storms to end
We'll stay quiet through late Thursday afternoon.

A colorful solution: Wisconsin doctor draws up an adaptive crayon for those with developmental disabilities
What started out as a fun craft day for Dr. Amber McKenna turned into new possibilities for the pediatric care space. 

UW-Eau Claire selects Edwin Martini as next chancellor
His appointment comes over a year after former UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt announced he’d be stepping down.

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to move the case to federal court.

3 things to watch in NFL Draft
The NFL Draft begins with the first round on Thursday night. Barring a trade, the Packers will not have a first-round draft pick.

The Birth of Earth Day: A Movement That Changed the World
How public concern over environmental issues sparked a movement now in its 56th year.

Looking back at Earth Day's Wisconsin roots
The first Earth Day kicked off in the U.S. in 1970.

'It was horrible': Jefferson County residents prepare as Rock River crests
Throughout Wisconsin, waiting for flooded rivers to recede could take days.

From learning medicine to living it: How local medical students help boost staffing levels as EMTs in Belleville
The Belleville Area EMS Department launched the cadet program in 2021 when faced with severe staffing shortages within the community.

Quiet and seasonal for your weekend in Wisconsin
Seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 60s.

Brice Turang, David Hamilton help power the Brewers to 12-4 rout of Tigers
Despite missing their top three hitters, the Brewers put 19 runners on base and scored in double digits for the second time this season.

World News

High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

Riot police to deploy on French beaches under new deal to stop illegal Channel migrant crossings
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
The BBC spoke to Boston marathon runner, Ajay Haridasse, who was helped over the finish line by two strangers.

Teenager found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'
The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.

Fairway or driveway? Why golf courses are in the crosshairs of Britain's housing crisis
Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?

US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick
A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

The Papers: 'PM isolated' and 'Job concerns deepen'
The Lord Mandelson vetting row is featured on many of Thursday's front pages.

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign
Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.

Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change
Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.

AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

Advantage Man City? Guardiola leads team to Premier League summit
It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy
Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

Fire crews thaw rapper Drake’s giant ice installation in Toronto
Officials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album.

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I Don’t Speak to My Family with Shaheen Hashmat
In her 20s, Shaheen Hashmat made the decision to become fully estranged from her family.

Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?

Discover the surprising wildlife of London
Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit
It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign
Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline
Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.