Good evening, Wisconsin. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Rain gradually clears out Friday night, but clouds stick around. Expect overnight lows in the 30s and 40s. Starting off your weekend quiet with cooler highs in the upper 40s and low 50s.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Badger Battleground Poll: Economy is a top issue for Wisconsinites
After historic spending and turnout in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, we are now getting a better idea of what Republicans and Democrats will need to focus on heading into the midterms next year. The first poll released in the wake of the state Supreme Court election earlier this month shows the economy is a top issue for Wisconsinites living under a divided government.
2. Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using veto, court says
The Democratic governor of Wisconsin’s creative use of his uniquely powerful veto can lock in a school funding increase for 400 years, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
3. Pulaski hopes its Polish charm will attract NFL crowds
Pulaski is less than 20 miles away from Green Bay and the NFL Draft. City officials and businesses are hoping the town’s charm can pull in tourists and their wallets. The village is showcasing its Polish heritage to attract NFL Draft crowds. Stacey Von Busch is the executive director of the Pulaski Chamber of Commerce.
4. Judge pauses Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump's administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruled Friday that the bureau can't go forward immediately with plans to mass fire hundreds of employees.
5. Victims injured in FSU mass shooting begin to recover physically and emotionally
The nation is still reacting after officials say a gunman opened fired near the Florida State University Student Union, killing two people and injuring others on Thursday. At least two people were killed as a result of the active shooter attack and at least six people were injured, according to officials.
Your Notes for the Weekend
Saturday, April 19
- 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing
- Vice President Vance travels to Italy and India
- U.S. and Iran hold talks on Iran's nuclear program
- NASA astronauts and Roscosmos cosmonauts return to Earth from ISS
- Holy Saturday at the Vatican
Sunday, April 20
- Easter Sunday
In Case You Missed It
(Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Overture Center for the Arts releases its 2025-26 lineup, featuring 8 Broadway titles
A lot of new shows are coming in "hot" to Madison. Overture Center for the Arts released its 2025-26 lineup, jam-packed with Wisconsin premieres, Broadway hits, unique speakers and more.
First up in the center's Broadway series is "The Book of Mormon," which runs from Oct. 24 to 26, 2025, followed by "Some Like It Hot," which will run from Nov. 11 to 16, 2025.
"I loved 'Some Like It Hot' when I saw it on Broadway," Tim Sauers, Overture Center's co-CEO and Chief Artistic Experiences Officer, said. "It's fun with a kind of jazz score. They took the movie of 'Some Like It Hot' and they made some changes for the contemporary world ... It's stunningly beautiful."
