Weekend Digest: March 14 -15

Your weekend is here, Wisconsin, and it's time to take a look back at some of the stories that were in our headlines this week.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:00am

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This weekend digest covers a range of news stories from Wisconsin, including a winter storm warning, Packers free agency moves, Milwaukee Public Schools job cuts, declining childhood vaccination rates, and the introduction of a new Green Bay Area Public Schools superintendent.

Why it matters

These stories provide a comprehensive update on important developments across Wisconsin, from the impact of severe weather to changes in education and sports, giving readers a well-rounded understanding of the key events shaping the state.

The details

A winter storm is expected to bring snow, rain, and wintry mix to Wisconsin starting Saturday evening and continuing through Monday. The Green Bay Packers made several roster moves in free agency, including trading players and releasing others. Milwaukee Public Schools is cutting over 250 non-classroom positions to save $30 million. Childhood vaccination rates in Wisconsin continued to decline in 2025. The Green Bay Area Public School District introduced its new superintendent, Michael Hernandez, who is the district's third superintendent in three years.

  • A weather system will arrive from west to east Saturday evening.
  • Snow will likely continue throughout the day on Sunday and continue through most of Monday before pulling out of the state.
  • Winter Storm Watches have already been issued beginning Saturday night and continuing through Monday afternoon for most of Wisconsin.
  • The Green Bay Packers made their moves in free agency this past week.
  • Milwaukee Public Schools is moving forward with a plan that would cut more than 250 jobs ahead of next school year.

The players

Brenda Cassellius

The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, who discussed the plan to cut over 250 non-classroom positions to save the district $30 million.

Michael Hernandez

The new superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District, who is the district's third superintendent in three years.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This weekend digest provides a comprehensive overview of the key news events impacting Wisconsin, from severe weather to changes in education and sports, giving readers a well-rounded understanding of the state's current affairs.