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Wall Street falls further from its records as Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars dim (Copy)

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 3:59pm
NEW YORK — Wall Street faded Tuesday following drops for Nvidia and other stars that rode the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence technology.

United Way kicks off $17.5 million fundraising campaign

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 3:55pm
Volunteers packed about 9,000 backpacks and care kits in anticipation of a new school year beginning soon.

Wisconsin gets a new fall fashion in latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 2:15pm
The Milwaukee Brewers are the best team in baseball and the talk of the sports world in Wisconsin. Usually at this time of year fans in this state are excited for the start of football season. But neither the Badgers…

Retired UW-Madison police K-9 dies

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 1:45pm
The German shepherd had left the police force in December.

Madison video game company downsizing

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:00pm
Microsoft says it is laying off 39 people at its ZeniMax studio in Madison.

George Will: Why Mamdani’s socialism-on-the-Hudson would be useful for America

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:58am
Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani are similar symptoms, and similarly reasons for guarded optimism. The president and the self-described “democratic socialist” who is the Democratic nominee to be New York’s next mayor have risen on tides of resentments and are…

Sun Prairie police arrest 2 teens in series of burglaries

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:55am
Portage police arrested both teens, transferred them to the custody of Sun Prairie police, and then they were booked into the Dane County Jail.

Madison man flown to hospital after crashing motorcycle in Grant County

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 10:25am
The crash happened about 2:05 p.m. Saturday on Highway 133 north of Dogtail Road in the town of Potosi, west of Potosi and north of Dubuque, Iowa.

3 people displaced after large tree falls on their Southwest Side home

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 9:55am
The occupants of the home had escaped with no injuries by the time fire crews arrived.

Madison police investigating after man shot on Southwest Side

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 9:00am
Officers sent to the 2200 block of Allied Drive found the man with a gunshot wound to his leg and provided first aid.

Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound he says was accidental

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 8:40am
Detectives with the Madison Police Department's Violent Crime Unit are investigating the incident.

Motorcyclist dies after losing control, crashing into SUV near Lodi

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 8:10am
The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet, and it’s also believed alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Watch out for dislodged manhole covers around Madison

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 7:25am
Too much rain too fast can swell sewers, forcing the water to lift manhole covers — which can weigh 100 pounds or more.

Motorcyclist who died after crash in Beloit ran red light, police say

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 7:25am
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department previously said Leroy J. Helminiak, 37, of Beloit, was the motorcyclist who died in the crash.

Man found dead in burning Rock County home

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 6:55am
The cause of death is being investigated by the Rock County Medical Examiner.

OUR VIEW: 1 foot of rain is scary scenario for Madison

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 6:40am
Voters must prioritize climate challenge as extreme storms increase

Sara Rodriguez looks to carve a path from lieutenant governor to top job

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 5:55am
The Democrat cites her work as a registered nurse, state lawmaker, business owner and epidemic intelligence service officer.

Dane County Regional Airport noise mitigation plan on hold

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 5:45am
The airport wants to see if its recommendations are realistic and likely to receive federal support.

Polzin: Inside Wisconsin volleyball's search for leadership voice with so many new faces

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers feature 10 new players and only two returners with significant experience. But there's no shortage of potential on a team filled with talent and passion.

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