Local Wisconsin News

NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing
Antetokounmpo told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Athletic on Friday that he’s healthy and he wants to play.

Attention on Wisconsin Supreme Court race looking different than 1 year ago
The current race is seeing fewer commercials and less national attention.

Downtown Green Bay builds on residential projects
Downtown promotion groups say momentum rivals pre-COVID interest in the city’s downtown.

Sun Prairie looking to support public safety through referendum
The $3.95M referendum would maintain operations while also adding staff for both departments.

Sauk Prairie one of many school districts with referendums on ballot
The district has a $68.4 million capital and a $3.2 million operational referendum on the spring ballot.

Now Hiring: Slinger School District filling retirement vacancies
Due to teachers retiring, some school districts across the state are already searching for their replacements.

Winter-like today with colder air and snow showers
Temperatures dip today with afternoon snow showers.

Father Carr's continues its 52-year tradition of holiday meals amid growing need
More than 1,000 people in Northeast Wisconsin enjoyed a holiday meal on Easter Sunday.

Bucks outlast Grizzlies 131-115 in battle of short-handed teams
Milwaukee snapped an eight-game skid in this series and beat the Grizzlies for the first time since a 126-114 decision on Jan. 19, 2022.

Contreras, Harrison lead Brewers to 8-5 win over Royals
William Contreras had a double and two RBIs and Kyle Harrison struck out six.

Packed pews in Milwaukee as faith rises amid global strife
Catholic leaders in Milwaukee said the turbulence of the modern world is drawing people back to their faith.

Whitefish Bay voters split on $135.6M referendum
Whitefish Bay voters are being faced with one of the largest school referendums in Wisconsin on the April 7 ballot.

In Focus: Rep. Tip McGuire gives insight into issues that matter to residents in Kenosha
McGuire shared what he feels can be done legislatively to help the Kenosha region. 

Spotlight on Kenosha
Ryan Burk talks with the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, a local representative and a retired mechanic to get insight into the region.

In Focus: Kenosha Area Business Alliance aims to grow industry in the region
Nicole Ryf, president of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, joined Spectrum News to talk about its mission.

In Focus: Retired mechanic shares history behind Kenosha streetcar system
The system, which is operated by Kenosha Area Transit, operates historic streetcars on the route. 

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming wars in Urbi et Orbi
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

U.S. rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran
The crew member had been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle.

Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski seeking reappointment
Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski is seeking reappointment from the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission. His term expires on May 17.

Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says long-term contract should take some pressure off him
Pratt and his agent spoke to reporters on Saturday, one day after the Brewers announced the shortstop signed an eight-year contract through 2033.

World News

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

'Really feeling the love' - Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC as search for mother goes on
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in what authorities believe was an abduction.

Pressure mounts over Kanye West's UK festival appearance
Jewish groups and MPs call for the controversial rapper to be prevented from appearing at the London festival.

Illegal rave shut down as police face 'violent and hostile' crowd
Dorset Police said the event drew about 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles.

Northern Ireland becomes first in UK to give parents two weeks paid leave for miscarriage
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month - it's terrifying
Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.

Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh
More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.

Families battle to reclaim thousands of pounds owed by care operator investigated by BBC
Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz
The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help
Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

Could saunas become the 'new pub' when it comes to socialising?
Wales' picturesque landscape lends itself to sauna use, in a similar way to Finland, a business owner said.

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't
On the tech giant's 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses

Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.

New youth clubs for anti-social behaviour hotspots
The government has announced eight young futures hubs in areas with high anti-social behaviour.

Murder arrests after man dies outside cocktail bar
An assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road was reported to police in the early hours.

Parrot at Dublin Airport sparks search for its owner
The bird was found by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish bin.

'Lazy' dog owners hide poo bags in Hadrian's Wall
Northumberland park rangers are asking people to treat the wall with respect and take poo bags home.

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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Grand National confirmations
The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the five-day confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.

Depression fears drove Orie's retirement decision
Delicious Orie discusses his shock decision to retire from boxing and why he wants to be a role model for the younger generation.

Lawes to leave Brive and make Prem return in England
Courtney Lawes is to leave French side Brive at the end of the season, with Prem Rugby's Leicester Tigers reportedly interested in bringing him back to England.

Female coaches make huge difference - Scarratt
More female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.