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Bald eagle dead, another in serious condition; lead poisoning called the cause

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 2:15pm
Two bald eagles poisoned by ingesting lead from ammunition were brought to the Dane County Humane Society the past two weeks, with one eagle dying and the other in serious condition.

Stolen package crime wave hits Madison

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 1:45pm
As more and more packages get delivered for Christmas around Madison, more and more packages are being stolen off doorsteps.

Madison's SAA Design Group to grow, be acquired by Eau Claire-based Ayres Associates

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 1:45pm
SAA founding owner David Schreiber was among the state's first licensed landscape architects in 1972. 

Student bilked out of $1,500 in 'call from police' scam

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 1:30pm
A UW-Madison student was bilked out of $1,500 when he fell for the old phone scam in which the caller says he's a police officer and demands payment for so-called crimes and threatens arrest.

Wall Street Journal: Jeb Bush and the right

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:45pm
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush announced Tuesday he will "actively explore" a presidential run, and his entry would strengthen a GOP field that already looks like it will be far better than …

Roll Call: Key votes from the Wisconsin congressional delegation this week

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:45pm
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week. 

Holiday loan offer can hide tax swindle

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:30pm
Watch out for a holiday loan swindle that lures you into giving your financial information to a tax preparation company.

Handcrafted card company sends message of giving back

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:30pm
Sun Prairie-based Woven Journey is a note card company with a social mission to help others.

Boston Herald: Target the Taliban for depravity

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 11:30am
The loss of life at a Pakistani school is unfathomable — at least 141 dead, 132 of them children.

Caramel apples cause listeria outbreak; 2 sick in Wisconsin, 28 total, 5 deaths

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 11:15am
Packaged caramel apples are being blamed for a listeria outbreak that sickened 28 people, including two in Wisconsin, with five deaths reported.

Jerry Davis: Protective habitat helps keep birds coming back

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 11:00am
Of all the things birds need in winter — water, food and a protective habitat — it is proximity to secluded perches that rate near the top. Provide everything else and most birds may still be …

Man mugged in Tenney Park, police say

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:45am
A man smoking a cigarette in Tenney Park Thursday night was mugged by three people, losing his cellphone and money to the attackers, police reported.

Average gas price drops below $2.50 a gallon in Madison

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:45am
On Friday, the average price was $2.478 a gallon, dropping a dime in the past week. This compares to $2.853 a month ago and $3.031 a year ago.

Man reported missing in Beloit

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:05am
A Beloit man considered to be at risk has been reported missing.

Whitney Mann songs strike a chord

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:00am
The Madison-based country singer-songwriter is finding a following, and some new styles to explore. 

Metro Transit trims Christmas schedule

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 9:45am
If Santa Claus' sleigh breaks down in Madison on Christmas Eve, he won't be able to take a Metro Transit bus to make his rounds.

UW-Madison one of the best values in college, again

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 9:00am
Students going to UW-Madison are getting their money's worth.

Credit Union National Association names new deputy chief of staff

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:00am
Jill Tomalin will advise top CUNA officials in the newly created post, in addition to being chief operating officer.

Free Christmas concert at Orpheum Theater will feature sacred music

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 6:30am
A Downtown church is renting out the recently-renovated Orpheum Theater to put on a free Christmas concert Saturday featuring a 150-voice choir.

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