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Thieves targeting e-bikes, e-scooters

WASHINGTON — The Senate rejected competing measures Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins Oct. 1, increasing prospects for a partial government shutdown on that date.

Wisconsin announced its Big Ten Conference schedule for next season, headlined by 12 foes who reached the NCAA Tournament last season. Here's who the Badgers are playing and when.

On Nov. 2, Fox is airing both the Green Bay Packers game and the Vikings versus the Lions in Detroit. Some Wisconsinites will only see the latter.

The outbreaks featured damaging tornadoes in Dodge County on May 15, and Iowa County on July 16.

MINNEAPOLIS — Farm Aid — the annual fundraising concert launched by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp during the farm crisis of the 1980s — celebrates its 40th anniversary Saturday in Minneapolis.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary, including marking the event with two special Sundays this year — one of which will create a church service as it would have been 150 years ago.

The incident happened Thursday morning at Yahara Heights Dog Park in the 5400 block of Highway 113, the Madison Fire Department said.

A manager told firefighters that kitchen staff had been cleaning and moving grills around when a gas line broke, causing natural gas to pour out.

Green Bay will have to overcome these three challenges Sunday if the Packers hope to keep up their hot start.

From Aug. 28 through Sept. 13, UW police received five reports of stolen bikes and scooters.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The price of most organic food could jump this fall because of new policies and tariffs on imported organic sugar, frustrating manufacturers who say the actions won't help sugar growers but could put some food companies…

A trio of boys soccer standouts are not only taking the tops off of defenses this season but also find themselves in pivotal roles under the lights on Friday nights.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tasked with setting policy to keep America healthy and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. But under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the organization has…

GURNEE, Ill. — Gurnee Mills, a mall in this northern exurb of Chicago, recently announced a new slate of stores and businesses coming to the mall in the near future, a sign of its “thriving” health, according to shopping center…

The restaurant, which produces high heat and smoke, is inconsistent with apartments and condos, said a consultant for the project.

The Badgers didn't inspire confidence with their play during nonconference play. There are no gimmes the rest of the way for Luke Fickell and Co.

The tight end, who has been a key in Green Bay's offense this season, was listed on Thursday's injury report after exiting practice early.

The Badgers will try to improve to 5-0 all-time against Maryland. Here's the biggest X-factor for Wisconsin in its Big Ten opener.