Local Wisconsin News

A little over 40,000 still without power in central Wisconsin after freezing rain
The largest affected area as of 6:53 a.m. was Portage County, which accounted for over 16,000 outages.

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents
Sarsour’s attorneys said Thursday that he was detained on the grounds that he is a foreign policy threat. They say that claim has no merit.

'This is a place that welcomes all views and perspectives': Lawrence president speaks out about student effort to establish Turning Point chapter
Lawrence student Zach Currier is leading the effort to launch that Turning Point affiliate called “Patriots of Faith."

We're 'hoppy' the weather turns quiet for Easter Sunday
Starting off the weekend though with rain and wintry mix.

Quiet start to Friday, but it's not going to end that way
The weather warms above freezing, but that may boost the chance for severe storms.

Recap: First and only Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between Taylor and Lazar
With five days until the spring election, the two candidates vying to be Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice met face to face on Thursday night.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Egg hunts, Easter brunch, Gimme Gimme Disco!
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president
The president of the 165,000-student UW system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired.

'The young people in our city, they need us': Milwaukee holds youth job fair after teen takeovers
The All in, All youth, All summer Resource and Employment Fair gave teens a chance to explore jobs, internships, summer programs and more.

Little White School House in Ripon, Wis. is the birthplace of the Republican Party
The city of Ripon, Wisconsin—home to less than 8,000 people—is federally recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party.

Travelers escape bad weather in Wisconsin Dells
The waterpark capital of the world was a popular spot Thursday.

Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit
The Board of Regents held a closed emergency meeting on Wednesday night to discuss personnel matters.

'Everybody's affected by it': Kenosha barbershop owner sees higher prices due to tariffs
A White House spokesperson defended the President’s tariffs, saying he's use them to renegotiate trade deals and lower drug prices.

‘Upholding our constitution and our laws’: Maria Lazar says traditional approach guides her state Supreme Court run
Lazar has been a judge on the Waukesha-based District 2 Court of Appeals since 2022.

ICE has detained Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, local leaders say
A handful of Milwaukee leaders said that Sarsour was detained on Monday, March 30.

Rain and strong storms replace the freezing rain
Severe thunderstorms may develop within the soggy conditions.

2 Milwaukee officers hurt in rollover crash during car chase
Police had been pursuing a suspect for a car that was wanted in connection to a shooting.

Two killed in overnight house fire in Pleasant Prairie
Police said their were two victims—a 34-year-old female and a 73-year-old male, who were believed to be father and daughter.

Chocolate and egg prices scramble businesses ahead of Easter
Last year, egg prices were $6.23 compared to $2.50 now, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

One school, 450 kids and a $6.8 million question for voters
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District in Kenosha County is asking taxpayers for $6.8 million over the next four years.

World News

Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon
The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

Watch: Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.

Funeral boss will pay for what he did, says baby's mum
Jasmine Beverley's son was stillborn and his funeral was arranged by the now-disgraced Robert Bush.

International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Boy, 14, shot dead and teens arrested for murder
Two teenagers and one man are arrested after a boy, 14, was shot dead in Woolwich on Thursday.

No positive drug tests during Winter Olympics, for first time in 28 years
For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics - so far.

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

Major Euston rail disruption across Easter weekend
West Coast Main Line services will not run to London Euston station for six days from Good Friday.

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president
General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.

Researchers spent years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters - this is what they learnt
There have been thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings since it rose to prominence in the 1960s.

'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge
President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.

'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

Weekly quiz: Why did bananas cause a stir in Orkney?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety
Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

How does the NHS in Scotland compare with the rest of the UK?
BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations.

'We fell off the face of the earth': Dad and daughter raced across world but had to keep it secret
Molly Clifford and her father are part of this year's line up for the BBC's Race Across the World.

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni
The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.

Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US army?
He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Fears cost of water and beer to soar as India's scorching summer hits
Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'
The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.

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