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Latest court ruling paints bleak picture for Wisconsin cornerback's status this season
Here's the latest on the legal battle Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean finds himself in as he attempts to play for the Badgers this fall.
Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa
LONDON — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland once again forced the evacuation of nearby residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported.
The Street Dog Coalition provides free care for pets
The Street Dog Coalition, in partnership with Underdog Pet Rescue, provided free veterinary care to pets for those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness at Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison on Wednesday.
Man arrested after pointing gun at group of people on State Street
The man was located by Madison police with a gun on him, but he did not have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Electric scooter driver critically injured in Downtown crash
Emergency responders were sent to the crash at Bassett and West Dayton streets around 3:35 p.m. Saturday, Madison police said.
Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape (copy)
NEW YORK — Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world — one fueled by the habits of young people and the other by their elders.
Heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes possible with severe storms Wednesday afternoon for Wisconsin
Heavy rainfall over the same area for an hour or more would result in low-lying and urban and small stream flash flooding.
Concerts on the Square postponed due to threat of severe weather
"Each week we work closely with our partners and meteorologists at News 3 to make these decisions,” the orchestra's CEO Joe Loehnis said.
Authorities identify Janesville man who died in collision with semi on I-39/90 near Stoughton exit
The death remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Person taken to hospital after $100,000 garage fire on Far East Side
One dog and two rabbits were safely removed from the building and one person was transported to a hospital for unspecified injuries.
2 Wisconsin veterans homes will close because they didn't get state funding
The homes provide veterans and their spouses who are homeless, or who are at risk, with a place to stay while searching for permanent housing.
2 dogs rescued from house fire in Milton
Lakeside Fire-Rescue was sent to a house on Golden Lane in Milton about 2:25 p.m. Saturday after a 911 caller reported smoke coming from a second-floor window, authorities said.
Rock County deputy injured in man’s arrest for OWI, hit-and-run
The hit-and-run crash happened about 10:55 p.m. Saturday at 11117 N. Goede Road in the town of Fulton in Rock County.
DeForest residents trying to recall trustee Bill Landgraf say they have enough signatures
Many of the allegations come from Landgraf's unsuccessful bid for the village president seat, but his vote on fluoride in drinking water also came up.
When is Buc-ee's coming to DeForest?
"They’ve confirmed with us time and time again," Bill Chang, DeForest's village administrator, said. "There’s no indication that they've lost interest in DeForest."
Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey
The island, which doubles as a national park, offers scientists a rare chance to observe wolves and moose in their natural habitat, free from human influence.
Data center would repurpose Dane County farmland in latest cartoon from Phil Hands
Northern Dane County is being eyed for an artificial intelligence data center. The massive new facility would end up employing hundreds of people in a part of the county that has historically been agricultural but has seen lots of development…
America’s farm legacy is disappearing fast | Bill Barth
Farming is not a job for the timid -- which, apparently, means it’s a job for gray old men.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers undeclared on seeking third term, but has raised $750,000
Gov. Tony Evers has said he will make an announcement in the coming weeks on whether he'll seek re-election in 2026.
Madison council exempts first phase of Monona lakefront project from a referendum
City council received 60 pages of comments and emails about the decision to exempt the project from voter approval, and the amendment was changed to only exempt the first phase of the project.