Morning Headlines - Monday, Mar. 30, 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

Trump Says U.S. Will Destroy Iran’s Oil Wells, Kharg Island Without Deal To ‘Immediately’ Reopen Hormuz Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. will “completely” obliterate Iran’s electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is not “immediately” reopened and a peace deal is not reached “shortly.”

“The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

4 Ways Iran Could Strike Back If Trump Invades Kharg Island

The buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East has raised speculation of a possible ground attack on Iranian soil, with eyes on the vital oil depot on Kharg Island.

President Trump has railed against Tehran for closing the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane through which one-fifth of the world’s crude oil passes through — threatening to further escalate the war should the regime not reopen the waterway.

NASA To Launch Artemis ll Crew On Flight Around The Moon This Week. Here's Everything To Know About The Mission.

After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back.

The Artemis II mission — with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — is scheduled to lift off Wednesday, April 1, at 6:24 p.m. EDT, atop a Space Launch System rocket, the most powerful operational booster in the world. Forecasters are predicting an 80% chance of acceptable weather for launch.

Thieves Steal Paintings By Renoir, Cézanne And Matisse From Italian Museum

Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros (dollars) from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said on Monday.

The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said.

The three stolen paintings are “Fish” by Auguste Renoir, “Still Life with Cherries” by Paul Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the Terrace” by Henri Matisse.

The Magnani Rocca Foundation, a private museum, lies in the heart of the countryside 12 miles from Parma.

NFL, Far Apart With NFLRA, To Begin Hiring Replacement Refs

NFL owners are "alarmed" by the state of negotiations with the NFL Referees Association and have authorized staff members to begin hiring and onboarding replacement officials in the coming weeks, league sources said Sunday at the start of the league meetings.

The NFL began compiling a list of college-level officials to recruit earlier this month, and owners are expected this week to approve a sweeping set of replay enhancements to support replacement officials in preseason and regular-season games.

Wisconsin Headlines

Constitutional Rights, Finances At Stake In Reimbursement Deals Tied To Enbridge’s Line 5

Enbridge would reimburse local law enforcement for services tied to its controversial Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin under agreements being taken up by the Bayfield County board Tuesday.

Enbridge approached the Wisconsin Counties Association, or WCA, about paying several northern Wisconsin counties for public safety services through a WCA-managed account as the project is anticipated to draw protests. The move comes as work is underway on Enbridge’s $450 million plan to reroute the oil and gas pipeline around the Bad River tribe’s reservation.

Evers Signs Antisemitism Definition, Vetoes Bills On Foreign Influence

Gov. Tony Evers today signed a new definition of antisemitism into state law critics allege could be used to silence criticism of Israel.

The law means Wisconsin will use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism. 

Proponents of what is now Wisconsin Act 143 say the bill would provide clear guidance amid rising levels of antisemitism in Wisconsin and the United States.

Chris Taylor Launches Final Tour Across Wisconsin Ahead Of Supreme Court Election

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor is preparing to launch a statewide tour as she makes her final push ahead of the April 7 election.

Taylor’s campaign announced her “Protecting Our Rights & Freedoms Final Tour,” which will run from March 28 through April 6, with stops across Wisconsin including Middleton, Racine, La Crosse, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Madison. The tour will feature appearances from prominent Democrats, including Tammy Baldwin, Justice Rebecca Dallet and others.

What A Boom In Building And Operating Data Centers Means For Wisconsin's Workforce

As data center developers stake out land in Wisconsin communities, much debate has surrounded whether the computer-packed warehouses will deliver economic benefits locally.

Waves of opposition and concerns about land, water and electricity use routinely follow data center proposals, while supporters echo that the centers will create jobs and help the economy.

But what jobs? How many of them? And will they last?

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Help With Frog And Toad Calling Surveys

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer.

This survey helps the DNR follow trends in Wisconsin frog and toad populations. For more than 40 years, volunteers have helped DNR conservation biologists better define the distribution, status and population trends of all 12 frog and toad species found in Wisconsin.