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2 teens arrested while 'car shopping' in Madison, police say
Two teens were arrested early Wednesday morning after residents on Madison's Southwest Side saw them trying to get into cars, the teens telling police they were successful about 20 times since Monday.
Roasted tomatoes deepen gazpacho flavor
I could eat quarts of gazpacho all summer long. When I set about making this version, the goal was a gazpacho with great, fresh tomato taste, but even deeper flavor.
Fourth-safest June on Wisconsin highways since World War II, report says
June of 2016 was the fourth safest June on Wisconsin roads in terms of traffic deaths since the end of World War II, according to statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Lawyer: Footage shows US student tried to swim after fall
ROME — The lawyer for a man accused of pushing an American student into the Tiber River in Rome says surveillance footage shows the teen tried to swim a few strokes after falling in but was carried off by rapids…
Verona Road under Beltline closing Friday night
Motorists using Verona Road northbound at the Beltline should take an alternate route Friday night as crews work to finish the bridge overpass.
Gotham man arrested for alleged 9th drunken driving offense
A Gotham man seen by deputies leaving a local bar with a drink in his hand was arrested for his alleged ninth drunken driving offense.
Dog bit rabid bat in Baraboo; Health Department seeks dog
A dog that bit a rabid bat is being sought in Baraboo, so the dog can be treated if necessary.
Smash and grab burglar steals $5K worth of e-cigarettes, Madison police say
An East Side e-cigarette shop lost an estimated $5,000 worth of products early Tuesday morning to a burglar who broke in through a glass door.
Bomb threat shuts down Sun Prairie city hall; nothing found, police say
A bomb threat made in Sun Prairie on Wednesday caused city hall and other government offices to be evacuated, but police found no bomb.
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Man allegedly taking photos of women sought by Stoughton police
A man who allegedly has been trying to take photos of women in and around stores in Stoughton is being sought by police.
Restaurant review: New Capitol Square restaurant plays the field
With Field Table, the urbanization and culinary evolution of the Capitol Square continues.
Chris Rickert: Homeless are only one barrier in 'thriving' downtowns
Soglin's ordinance is about removing one particular barrier to movement that everyone would feel a lot more comfortable not having to see.
Know Your Madisonian: At 84, 'retirement isn't in my vocabulary'
"I think I still have things to contribute," says Boris Frank, who is raising funds and visibility for Family Service Madison.
NBA: Dwyane Wade talked to Bucks, but heading to Bulls
The former Marquette University star is going home, making what he called "an extremely emotional and tough decision" on Wednesday night to leave the Miami Heat after 13 seasons and sign with the Chicago Bulls.
Mallards: Battle Creek wins 15-11 slugfest to open season's second half.
The game, which was tied 9-9 after three innings, produces 29 hits.
Police investigating death in Fitchburg apartment
Police are investigating a death at a Fitchburg apartment complex on North Park Lane, according to WKOW-TV.
Area golf notes: Waunakee's Werlein ready to defend his Madison City Junior tournament title
Heading into the Madison City Junior Golf Tournament on Thursday, defending champion Jacob Werlein set two specific goals for himself.
Don't exit vehicle to save animals -- Steve Maurice
I like ducks and turtles as much as the next person. But I enjoy my family, friends and coworkers more.