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Green Bay Area Public Schools Board of Education selects Mike Hernandez as final candidate for superintendent
The school board voted 6-1 for Hernandez over Dr. Michael Trimberger who has 24 years of experience working in education.

Wisconsinite shares experience of being stuck in the Middle East during war
Santiago went to Abu Dhabi in the UAE to interview for New York University’s campus there.

Wisconsin leads the nation when it comes to dairy goats
How goats are adding to Wisconsin's dairy production and the state's economy.

Wisconsin school cellphone ban could be expanded under new bill
Assembly Bill 948 calls for cell phone policies to cover the entire school day, including recess, time between classes and lunch periods.

Dane County, City of Madison partner with new company to print ballots
City and county leaders said this will allow absentee voters to receive their ballots in the mail one week earlier.

Severe weather threat into the overnight
Damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

Friday may bring the first severe storm event of the season
The greatest risk for severe weather will be late Friday night into early Saturday.

More bird flu found in commercial poultry flocks in Jefferson and Walworth counties
Both flocks contain over one million birds, but health officials said they've been depopulated.

Wayne Larrivee reflects on Bob Harlan's legacy in Green Bay
Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan passed away Thursday.

'Spring forward' sparks time-change debate
Daylight saving time begins Sunday morning as we switch the clocks ahead one hour to standard time. The debate over changing the clocks continues.

Fire departments in Beloit consider consolidation, work to make a plan to best serve both communities 
Both chiefs are tasked with creating an action plan to see if combining forces is the best option.

Maple Syrup producers in Wisconsin adapt to weather changes, expect good season
It's an important time in Wisconsin as the state is consistently one of the top maple syrup-producing states in the U.S.

As daylight saving approaches, drowsy driving risk rises
An increase in drowsy driving can come with the time change.

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
Nikita Casap was sentenced to two life terms with no possibility of parole in connection with the shooting deaths of his mother and stepfather.

Meet Green Bay's superintendent finalists, Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr. and Michael Hernandez
Meet Green Bay Superintendent Two Finalists: Michael Hernandez and Dr. Michael Trimberger Jr.

Leaping into spring with mild air
Highs return back well above average.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Broadway shows, Shamrock Shuffle, International Women's Day hike
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Dennis Krause Blog: Harlan left a legacy with the Packers
Bob Harlan was one of the most important figures in the long and rich history of the Green Bay Packers.

Experts warn of surge in AI-generated misinformation amid Iran war
Experts warn about AI-generated content spreading false information about the war in Iran.

Longtime Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan dies at 89
Harlan joined the Packers organization in 1971 and was elected President and CEO in 1989 where he served until he retired in 2008.

World News

Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands
The convicted murderer has been in hospital since late February after being hit on the head in prison.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan
A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.

Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash
George Russell takes pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed.

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

US lands huge bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.

There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig
The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling
Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

UK sees highest temperature of the year, snow and blood rain in last 48hrs
Spring has started on a relatively dry and mild note but as Chris Fawkes explains, a change to wetter, windier and colder weather is on the way next week.

The Papers: 'Trump demands Iran's surrender' and 'UK voters say no to joining war'
The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today's papers as the US calls for Iran's "unconditional surrender".

Swinney would 'consider' US military plane ban from Prestwick Airport
The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.

Man who tried to recruit child to Islamic State jailed
Shazad Ali posted hundreds of videos online in an attempt to promote the banned organisation.

Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop
The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.

Inside the 'chaotic' world of wife carrying
The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part.

I had a cardiac arrest playing football. My teammates saved my life by performing CPR
Oxfordshire GP Dr Nick Thomas had been playing football when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Meet Florrie: The puppy helping young people navigate a complex world
Puppy Florrie is helping support students with their mental health at a Lincolnshire school.

My son defied the odds to walk me down the aisle
From the age of three months, Chester was struggling to meet developmental milestones.

Church raises £22k by raffling off Maggi Hambling painting
St Mary's Church in Woodbridge is attempting to raise £200,000 for a new heating system.

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Iran War Q&A
We answer your questions about the US-Israel war with Iran.

Trump's war with Iran... what we still don't know
Plus, has the president persuaded Americans to back his war?

Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash
George Russell takes pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed.

'Resilient' Ireland find a way to beat 'tremendous' Wales
Like they did against Italy, Ireland dig deep at home to deny Wales a huge Six Nations shock and keep their title hopes alive.