Morning Headlines - Monday, Mar. 23, 2026

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day at the end for a little humor to go with your news!

U.S. and World Headlines

2 Pilots Dead After Fire Truck Collision On LaGuardia Runway

Two pilots were killed Sunday when an Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority vehicle on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, according to transportation officials.

There were 72 passengers and four crew members aboard the jet. More than three dozen passengers were taken to the hospital after the incident, as were two officers who were in the Port Authority fire truck.

Iran Threatens Strikes On Gulf Power Plants Following Trump's Strait Of Hormuz Ultimatum

Israel launched more strikes on Tehran Monday as Iran warned it could start striking power plants in the Gulf region. The threat came after Trump gave Tehran 48 hours on Saturday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an ultimatum that sent stocks tumbling.

Iran's Defense Council said Monday that the only way for "non-belligerent" countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is through coordination with Iran, and warned that any attack on Iran's coasts or islands would trigger mine-laying across the Gulf sea lanes.

Walmart Digital Price Labels Are Coming To Every Store Shelf In U.S. By End Of 2026

Walmart is currently rolling out digital price tags to replace the old paper ones — the plan is to roll them out in all stores across the U.S. by the end of the year.

The speed of digital tags offers stores the promise of extra efficiency in an age of supply chain shocks and sticky inflation, but it is also drawing some concerns from lawmakers about surge pricing.

What Do Girl Scouts Do With Unsold Cookies?

It seems preposterous that a box of Thin Mints or Peanut Butter Patties could go uneaten by the end of any given Girl Scout cookie season, but it happens. And when it does, the Girl Scouts usually have a plan in place.

Girl Scout councils across the country might end up with leftover, unsold cookie boxes for several reasons. Factors differ from troop to troop, but some local leaders have pointed to price increases, inflationary pressure on potential customers, inclement weather impeding in-person sales, and the prevalence of knockoff cookie varieties now available at major discount retailers.

What Do Americans Consider Immoral?

Across a wide range of issues, Americans express morally permissive views. Nearly all U.S. adults (96%) say that eating meat is either morally acceptable or not a moral issue, and 91% take similar positions on using contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.

Republicans and Democrats differ sharply on whether abortion, homosexuality and the death penalty are morally wrong.

Wisconsin Headlines

Dozens Injured After Bus From Chicago Crashes In Wisconsin

A tour bus carrying 54 passengers crashed off an Interstate 43 exit ramp Sunday afternoon, sending 33 people to area hospitals with injuries ranging from critical to minor.

First responders were dispatched to the scene just after 2:30 p.m. following a report that the bus exited northbound I-43 onto North Webster Avenue, crossed the roadway, and went over an embankment.

Transportation Lobbyists Have Donated Thousands To Sean Duffy's Son-In-Law As He Runs For Congress

Industry money has been pouring into the congressional campaign of Michael Alfonso, a 26-year-old political unknown who is running for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District seat in the 2026 election — the candidate's father-in-law is U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.

Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Healthcare Bill About Certain Visitation Rules

Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill concerning the way certain healthcare facilities allow visitations, according to a memo released Friday.

Senate Bill 417 stated that it would require living facilities, nursing homes and hospitals to allow visitors under some cases during an outbreak or epidemic of a "communicable disease." It would also allow healthcare facilities to deny some visitations by a member of a clergy or an "essential visitor."

Wisconsin School Board Races Get Big Boost In Spending From National Conservative Group

Voters across Wisconsin will head to the polls April 7 to choose their local school board representatives.

Records show some of those candidates were hand-picked by a national conservative political group that spent more than $160,000 this spring on local public school board races.

Wisconsin Badgers Win Back-To-Back National Championships

On Sunday, Wisconsin (34-2-1) won 3-2 against top seeded Ohio State in the NCAA Frozen Four tournament.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison took an early lead in the first period and maintained a two goal lead for a majority of the game. Forward Kelly Gorbatenko scored first, followed by defender Laney Potter. That is until the third period, when Ohio State made up for lost time with two goals.