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Reeseville man allegedly high on dust cleaner charged in 2015 pedestrian death
A 20-year-old Reeseville man who allegedly struck and killed a teen in Dodge County in September has been charged with vehicular homicide, the crash happening a few minutes after the man inhaled a dust cleaner product.
Analysis: In Wisconsin's ad war, good luck identifying the incumbent senator
Someone tuning into Wisconsin's Senate race after never previously paying attention to politics would have no idea that Ron Johnson is the incumbent and Russ Feingold is a former senator who wants backs in.
Fitchburg death: Dane County deputy involved, deceased was his wife, reports say
A woman found dead on Wednesday in a Fitchburg apartment was the wife of a Dane County sheriff's deputy, with the deputy found injured in the apartment, according to news reports.
Extra crews assigned to collect storm-damaged tree debris in Madison
City of Madison Streets Division crews will be concentrating on collecting broken tree branches and debris possibly over the next four weeks, after big storms Tuesday night brought down or damaged hundreds of trees.
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Aperitivo, or the right way to do happy hour in Italy
As the Negroni and spritz continue to gain ground in America, can aperitivo — the Italian cocktail hour when those drinks are featured — be far behind? We can only hope.
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.