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Nearly $15 million awarded to Wisconsin violence prevention organizations
Seventy-three grants are being given to school districts, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, firearm dealer and government agencies.

'The Wiz' follows the yellow brick road into Milwaukee
The retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" story will hit the stage at Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24-29.

33 people injured in bus crash in Green Bay
Police said the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey wins Patty Kazmaier award as women's college hockey's top player
The award comes a month after Harvey won a gold medal representing the United States at the Milan Cortina Games.

Inside Kenosha's effort to support officer mental health
Kenosha Police was one of the first departments in Wisconsin to hire a full-time therapist.

Environmental groups worried Knowles-Nelson will end after lack of action by Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and Democrats have been unable to come to a compromise on how to fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program.

Now Hiring: Schneider National seeks people to keep its fleet on the road
There are expected to be about 27,000 open jobs each year for diesel techs nationwide over the next decade.

Chilly air and sunshine for Monday
Wall to wall sunshine and cool air jumpstart the week.

Enright's goal helps Wisconsin beat Ohio State 3-2 at Frozen Four, win program's 9th championship
Enright darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the back post into the net to cap the scoring with 6:18 left in the game.

Detours and dugouts: I-94 construction could impact Brewers Opening Day travel
Local bars are bracing for the ripple effects of rerouted traffic and gridlock on Brewers Opening Day, Thursday, March 26.

'Who doesn't love national championship wins?': Badgers fans react to women's hockey victory
The Badgers women's ice hockey team secured its ninth national championship.

Tactile broadcast technology allows blind, low-vision fans to follow along with Bucks games
The device uses trackable vibrations and real-time audio, so fans can know what’s happening on the court.

'That always hurts': Wisconsin businesses hoping for bounce back after winter storm closures
The historic winter storm forced many businesses across the state to close for days.

Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations
Almost two decades ago, legendary labor rights activists attended a Chicago event to raise awareness about sexual violence against women farmworkers.

1-on-1 with State Rep. Rob Summerfield
Ryan Burk talked with Summerfield to discuss the issues impacting people in his district and his legislative priorities for 2026 and beyond.   

In Focus: Rep. Summerfield shares his thoughts on the 2025-27 budget
He shares why he voted in favor of the financial legislation.

In Focus: Rep. Rob Summerfield looks ahead to November election
He said he believes Rep. Tom Tiffany is a great candidate for governor.

In Focus: Rep. Summerfield says supper club background allows him to understand constituents
Summerfield, a lifelong resident of Bloomer, oversees the 68th Assembly District.

'Saturday Night Live UK' aims to take a comedy hit across the pond. The first verdicts are in
“Saturday Night Live” has crossed the pond with a mild splash.

U.S. and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near sites tied to nuclear programs
Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, stepped up pressure on Israel on Sunday, with intense attacks...

World News

'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision
An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle.

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly
The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.

HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

How a content creator hoped a YouTube alibi would help him avoid justice for murder
Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it.

Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC?
BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech.

Hospital apology over boy's death after trainee doctor pierced artery
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.

British supplement maker Huel bought by Danone for reported €1bn
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).

Colombian Air Force plane crashes with scores of soldiers on board
Colombia's defence minister says it was a 'tragic accident' but the cause is not yet clear.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details
An early morning post from Trump soothed panicked markets, but the extent of any talks remains unclear.

US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.

Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?
Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low.

Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack
Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday.

Our son loved the outdoors - invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected.

'I'm a shell of my former self' - how long Covid's effects are still being felt six years on
Gabby Rudge-Cox, 42, says long Covid has "robbed her of a future".

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash
Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

How Woody the wonderdog helped an island become the world's first to eradicate ferrets
More than 400 traps were laid across the island in a £4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called Woody.

Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?

Jamie Oliver stars in music video for CMAT's song about hating him
In the song CMAT voices her frustration towards Oliver, singing "God, I hate him".

British couple in Iran prison say situation is 'life-threatening'
Craig and Lindsay Foreman are being held in Tehran's Evin prison amid ongoing attacks on Iran.

Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.

Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination
Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.

UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

Ex-teacher accused of Edinburgh school abuse found guilty of sex attack in South Africa
A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Boy admits filming shopping centre chair-throwing prank
A teenager appears in court after a chair was thrown from the top floor of Westfield, Stratford.

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary becomes 2026's biggest box office debut
The sci-fi space adventure movie rockets to $140.9 million (£122m) at the global box office.

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Is Iran Capable of Hitting the UK?
Israel claims Iranian missiles ‘can reach London, Paris or Berlin’.

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

Have Chelsea progressed under Rosenior? Analysing his Blues tenure
Liam Rosenior is facing criticism for his early tenure as Chelsea manager - but is it fair, and are his players on board ahead of the climax to the season?

Foden final appearance felt like a 'charity' substitution - Rooney
Phil Foden's injury-time appearance in Manchester City's Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal felt like a "charity" substitution, says former England captain Wayne Rooney.