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6 tips for preventing and handling heat stroke in dogs

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 10:10am
The American Kennel Club recommends these tips to keep your dog safe during summer and protect them from heatstroke.

Illinois man flown to University Hospital after motorcycle crash in Lafayette County

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 9:50am
The crash happened on Highway W, near the intersection with Dump Road, south of Benton and southwest of Cuba City, Sheriff Reg Gill said in a statement.

Resident taken to hospital after Janesville house fire

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 9:05am
The fire was reported shortly after 3:45 p.m. in the 500 block North Pine Street, Janesville Fire Department Battalion Chief Shawn Genung said in a statement.

Fire destroys Town of Dunn garage, damages home

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 8:20am
No people were inside the garage or house and no injuries were reported.

Garver Feed Mill humming once again, and that's good news for Madison's economy

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 7:45am
Since opening in 2018 after a $20 million renovation, the 60,000-square-foot building is full with businesses and a growing list of events.

Wisconsin has a new home for brick walk that stirred fans' emotions

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 7:40am
Hundreds of bricks with fans' personalized messages are going back into the ground around Camp Randall Stadium.

Woman charged in $68,000 phishing scam against Southern Door Schools

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 7:15am
An Ohio woman faces two felony charges for a phishing email scam that netted almost $68,000 from the Southern Door County School District.

2 children injured, 1 seriously, in personal watercraft crash on Green Lake

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 6:50am
A 9-year-old girl was flown to a hospital Monday after two personal watercraft crashed on Green Lake, injuring two children and involving five juveniles.

Chaos of second All-Star Game shows Miz is now one of the faces of MLB

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 6:45am
This is a look at what it’s like to be the most-marketed player nationally in Brewers history at the All-Star Game.

Ex-Brewers minor-leaguer among interesting All-Star Game connections

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 8:33pm
Who would've thought in 2022 that this Wisconsin Timber Rattlers player would go on to be a member of the 2026 All-Star Game contingent participating this year in Philadelphia?

Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2026 includes Ryan Braun, Mark Murphy

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 7:33pm
Pioneers, visionaries and competitors were inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame at its 76th annual ceremony Wednesday at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee.

What's in Shawn Eichorst's contract as Wisconsin athletic director: salary, buyout, perks

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 6:53pm
Shawn Eichorst's contract as Wisconsin athletic director closed some of the loopholes that cost it money when Chris McIntosh left the job.

Why it’s taking UW-Madison weeks to fix the air conditioning

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 5:00pm
The June 17 water main break behind the disruption of UW-Madison’s air conditioning is being repaired, but it’ll take a while.

Dane County 911 center introducing AI assistant for nonemergency calls

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 4:25pm
The new assistant will be answering all calls to the nonemergency number, 608-255-2345, by the week of Aug. 3.

Packers reward veteran linebacker with 1-year contract extension

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 2:27pm
The Packers are betting on the consistency of a former sixth-round pick with their latest contract extension.

Dane County considers removing weight limits for vehicles on frozen lakes

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 1:52pm
The new rules would eliminate weight limits for recreational vehicles on frozen lakes while requiring all riders to wear personal flotation devices.

DeForest has a full board for the first time since March

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 12:50pm
Fresh from votes on fluoride in water and a proposed data center, the Village Board had asked candidates how they would handle complex decision-making.

Fresh from 'America’s Got Talent,' Barrio nails international competition

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 12:30pm
Barrio Dance Factory returned Sunday from a week of competition in Anaheim, California, for World of Dance.

Governor candidate Sara Rodriguez fires campaign manager

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 12:10pm
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez has fired her campaign manager after “discovering serious mismanagement and inaccuracies in campaign finance filings.”

Wisconsin Originals: Danica Patrick, first woman to win an IndyCar event

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 11:10am
Danica Patrick, a Beloit native, challenged stereotypes while achieving success and setting precedents on the highest levels of motorsports.

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