Morning Headlines - Tuesday, Mar. 10, 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

Gas, Oil Prices Worry GOP As Trump Floats Taking Over Strait Of Hormuz

Republicans on Capitol Hill are growing worried about President Trump’s bet that Americans are willing to swallow higher gas prices due to the conflict with Iran, especially ahead of the November elections.

The president, only weeks ago in his State of the Union address, had pointed to lowering gas prices as a major victory for his economic agenda. But the Iran conflict is sending oil prices soaring to levels not seen since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Wyoming Governor Signs 'Fetal Heartbeat' Abortion Ban Into Law

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday banning abortion in the state after a "fetal heartbeat" has been detected.

HB 126, or the Human Heartbeat Act, prohibits abortion once cardiac activity is identified, which is around six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they're pregnant.

If cardiac activity is detected, an abortion can only be performed in the case of a medical emergency, meaning if the life of the mother is in danger or if continuing the pregnancy would cause serious or irreversible impairment of a major bodily function, according to the bill.

Poll: Majority Of Voters Say Risks Of Ai Outweigh The Benefits

Voters are worried about AI and don’t trust either political party to handle the rapidly evolving technology, according to a new national NBC News survey.

A majority of registered voters, 57%, said they believe the risks of AI outweigh its benefits, compared with 34% who said the opposite. What’s more, a plurality of voters view AI negatively and don’t believe either Democrats or Republicans are doing a good job handling policy related to the rapidly advancing technology.

There’s Another Big Reason Why Shipping Companies And Insurers Aren’t Willing To Risk The Strait Of Hormuz

Global insurers, brokers and shipping companies are concerned about an environmental catastrophe if an oil tanker sinks in the Persian Gulf.

It’s a massive risk in a region that stretches from Kuwait to Qatar — an area of glittering high-rise buildings, posh beachfront resorts and booming commercial centers. Its incredible wealth and shift toward tourism is a dramatic change from the late 1980s, when a tanker war between Iraq and Iran threatened the oil trade in the Persian Gulf.

What the region doesn’t have is the kind of sophisticated oil clean-up industry and technology that is readily available in the United States, according to a risk advisor who asked not to be named.

XBox Project Helix Suggests The 'Console War' Is Over

Microsoft has confirmed that there will be a new Xbox, dismissing speculation that the console family launched in 2001 may have reached its end. But will the next device resemble the console as we know it?

All CEO Asha Shar has confirmed so far is that the console is in development under the name Project Helix and that it will play both PC games and XBox games. That's enough to generate interest and concern in equal measure.

Wisconsin Headlines

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ziegler Will Not Seek Reelection

State Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler announced Monday that she will not run for reelection in 2027.

Justice Ziegler was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2007 and reelected in 2017. She said it has been an honor to serve as a judge and justice for the last 30 years.

Explore WPR’s Voter Guide For The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

On April 7, voters will elect a new justice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Conservative state Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar will face liberal state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor. The winner will serve a 10-year term on the state’s highest court and will play a role in deciding some of the biggest legal questions facing the state.

In the lead up to the election, WPR asked what you wanted candidates to weigh in on as they vie for your votes.

Wisconsin To Continue Litigation Against Ticketmaster In Live Music Tickets Case

Wisconsin is continuing claims against Live Nation, despite the Department of Justice reaching a settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

The company faced accusations of monopolizing the live music events industry. The settlement includes a significant financial penalty and operational changes.

MacIver Files Brief Urging Wisconsin Supreme Court To Investigate Allegations Of Judicial Impropriety Against Troupis

The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy today announced that it filed an amicus curiae brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in support of Judge Jim Troupis's petition for review in a high-profile criminal case related to the 2020 presidential election. MacIver called on the Court to grant the petition and order an evidentiary hearing to address credible allegations of misconduct in the Dane County Circuit Court.

The Troupis case involves charges against him for his role advising an alternate slate of electors. However, Troupis has raised serious concerns about the impartiality of a key circuit court decision, alleging it was influenced by a retired judge with a prior connection to related civil litigation. Evidence suggests the retired judge, whose son serves as the current court clerk, may have contributed to drafting the decision, creating at least the appearance of bias. The circuit court dismissed these claims without a hearing, prompting Troupis to seek Supreme Court intervention.

DHS: Decline In Child Vaccines Endangers Wisconsin Communities

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are sounding the alarm after new data shows childhood vaccination rates declining across the state.

DHS officials add that lower immunization rates could make communities throughout Wisconsin vulnerable to preventable diseases.