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Slight chance of snow falling in Madison on Christmas Eve

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 3:00pm
There's a slight chance Madison could get some snow on Christmas Eve on Wednesday, but unless rain suddenly changes to white, there's little hope for a white Christmas this year.

Restaurant News: Longtime customers take over Otto's, promise no changes

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 2:30pm
Kamil Tanyeri recently sold Otto's, the Mediterranean and Turkish fine dining restaurant he has owned on Madison's West Side for nearly 20 years.

Suspected shoplifter tackled by store employees, police say

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 1:30pm
A man suspected of taking tools from an East Side store was tackled by store employees and held until police arrived.

Madison, state unemployment rates remain among lowest in state

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 1:15pm
November unemployment rates for Dane County and Madison continue to remain near the lowest rates in the state.

Church homeless shelter employee hit in head, suspect arrested

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 1:15pm
An employee at a church's homeless shelter in Downtown Madison was hit in the head by an intoxicated man who wanted to stay there, police said, and the suspect was found and arrested a week later.

Joint venture seeks new tests, treatments for Alzheimer's

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:15pm
A joint venture announced Tuesday by UW School of Medicine and Public Health and Swoop Search, an information technology in Madison, seeks to identify better tests and treatments for Alzheimer…

Police: Drug use compounds problems for domestic abuse suspect in Grant County

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 11:30am
A man accused of domestic abuse in Grant County got in more trouble when police found many drug paraphernalia items in a residence where the alleged abuse took place, authorities reported.

Smoky fire at Plan B club closes Williamson Street

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 11:00am
A smoky fire that broke out Tuesday morning in the building housing gay nightclub Plan B was under control shortly after firefighters arrived, with nobody injured in the blaze.

Police: Death of man who went over 7th floor balcony a 'tragic accident'

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 10:15am
The death of an 18-year-old man who died after jumping or falling from a seventh floor balcony Downtown early Saturday is being called "a tragic accident" by Madison police.

Bald tires a factor in Green County crash

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 9:30am
Bald tires on a speeding car contributed to a crash in Green County early Monday, with the driver cited for improper tread depth.

House fire in Janesville is another training exercise

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 8:45am
A second house near downtown Janesville will be going up in flames Tuesday, as the Janesville Fire Department continues to do live fire training using vacant homes set for demolition.

Man stabbed to death in Sauk County

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 7:45am
A man found dead Monday at a residence in Sauk County had been stabbed in the chest, law enforcement officials say.

Packers: The ins and outs of the playoff races

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 5:30am
For Green Bay to get the No. 1 spot in the conference, it must win and have Seattle lose. 

Chris Rickert: Now broadcasting from the city where the sidewalk ends

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 5:30am
I've often been curious about what Monona has against this most basic of municipal infrastructure.

Vintage toy ads tell stories of Christmas past

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 5:00am
Toys have evolved a lot over the years, but one thing hasn’t changed: the thrill of a young child opening gifts on Christmas Day.

On Campus: Well-known professors Anatole Beck, Frances Myers die

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 5:00am
Two professors well-known in the UW-Madison community and beyond died in the past week.

Packers: Mike McCarthy loves high stakes of season finale against Lions

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 4:00am
The winner earns the NFC North crown, get the NFC's No. 2 seed and the first-round playoff bye and divisional-round home game that go with it. 

Packers: Lions’ Dominic Raiola suspended for Green Bay game for stomping on Bears player

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 3:55am
The Detroit center is appealing the suspension, but unless a Tuesday afternoon hearing goes his way, he’ll miss Sunday's NFC North showdown.

Bucks: Even with Jabari Parker out for season, Milwaukee within game of last season's win total

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 3:45am
Sharing the ball is making basketball fun for the Bucks under new coach Jason Kidd.

Bucks: Owners pledge $50 million more for new arena

Tue, 12/23/2014 - 3:40am
Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens pledged at least $100 million after purchasing the team in April from former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, who also pledged $100 million for a new arena.

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