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More rain in sight this weekend
Saturday will definitely be the better day to get outside.

Sunny and seasonal to wrap up your workweek
Clouds gradually clear out, giving way to more afternoon sunshine.

Things to do around Wisconsin: Farmers' Market on the Square, craft beer walk, Disney's 'Frozen'
What's happening in the Badger State this weekend.

Wisconsin beats North Dakota 2-1 to reach its first Frozen Four final since 2010
The Badgerswill play the winner between Michigan and Denver in the championship game Saturday.

Father sentenced for leaving his 6 children in storage locker
The five-year sentence in prison will be for possessing a gun as a felon.

Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing
Two members of the board of regents revealed the new details in a state Senate hearing on Thursday.

'Our hope is definitely to get all of the dogs:' Animal activists openly planning raid at Wisconsin breeding, research facility
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the approaching demonstration.

Hustisford School District to begin process to dissolve after referendum fails for 5th year in a row
The $3.75 million operational referendum lost by 16 points, with 58.5% voting no and 42% voting yes.

Gov. Evers signs online sports betting bill
One of the caveats is that the servers used to handle the wagers are located on tribal land.

Colorado State University 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast
The forecast calls for a slightly below normal season in the Atlantic.

Brewers bring the Wisconsin-style supper club to American Family Field
From a prime rib grilled cheese sandwich to a relish tray to a brandy old fashioned cheesecake parfait, it'll have all the traditional dishes.

Where you can find tulip fields in Wisconsin
From fields near Milwaukee all the way to the driftless area, here's where you can see tulips in bloom.

Rogers Behavioral Health uses pharmacogenomics to help patients find the right medication
Pharmacogenomics is a type of genetic testing that shows how your body metabolizes and uses pharmacological agents.

A possible Frozen Four first: All 4 starting goalies are freshmen
Wisconsin's Daniel Hauser and North Dakota's Jan Spunar have impressive records.

Wisconsin retailers reflect on first part of year while looking ahead
The National Retail Federation forecasts a 4.4% increase in sales this year.

Lawmakers react to firing of Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman
Board president Amy Bogost said the decision should not come as a surprise.

Port Washington residents have mixed opinion on passed referendum
Voters in Port Washington passed what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind, citizen-proposed referendum.

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates talk health care plans
The top seven Democrats in the race for governor talked making health care affordable and accessible.

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental U.S., federal meteorologists say
March’s average temperature was 50.85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 9.35 degrees above the 20th-century norm.

Friends recall fearless reporter held hostage in Baghdad
Shelly's mother told Spectrum News off camera her daughter has received medical care and is being held at a decompression center.

World News

Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
The case was the first prosecution of its kind in Scotland, in that Lee Milne was responsible for killing Kimberly Milne even though she jumped to her death.

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

How the cost of holidays, food and clothes is rising - despite the Iran ceasefire
Fuel costs have already soared, flights and mortgages are also rising - and food could soon do the same.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

Dublin Airport issues travel guidance as Irish fuel protests continue
The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

Men behind 'Tripadvisor for people smugglers' jailed for 19 years
Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir ran the "sophisticated and successful" operation from a car wash business.

Iran conflict must be 'line in sand' to build more resilient UK, Starmer says
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

Extra £5m pledged for patrolling places of worship
The extra funding is for police in London and Manchester to protect religious sites from hate crime.

Ten cases a day - 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

Can stats help you find the Grand National winner?
How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday's Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.

This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

From a smuggled harmonica to Artemis' playlist - the history of music in space
Astronauts in space have been jamming to Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club, but how does it all happen?

Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth
The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.

LeBron and Bronny James record first son-to-father assist in NBA history
Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

'I was in a slump - now my art is in Billie Eilish's house'
Sylvie Baker says she can look for studio space after the US star's purchase gave her more exposure.

Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season
The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.

Lava soars into air as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again
One of the world's most active volcanoes has been erupting on and off since December 2024.

Rory McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up
With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

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Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon

Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

What version of Tyson Fury will turn up this weekend?
Buncey sits down with Tyson Fury to talk Joshua, Makhmudov and returning to the ring

How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.