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Kitchen fire displaces residents of 8 Portage apartments, authorities say
One person was taken to a hospital for possible smoke inhalation, but no other injuries were reported, though two pets did die, authorities said.
It's primary day in Wisconsin. Here's what you need to know
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Voters in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.
How experts view Wisconsin basketball's NCAA Tournament projections with 5 regular-season games left
Here's the draw experts see the Badgers getting in the NCAA Tournament after beating Ohio State, but falling to Iowa.
Paired incumbents weigh political futures under Gov. Tony Evers' maps
With new legislative boundaries, some Wisconsin lawmakers may move from their current homes to a vacant district. For others, the decision is more complicated.
Wisconsin Assembly approves limiting governor's veto powers after 400-year funding extension
The chamber will vote on a proposal to require Asian American history lessons in schools.
Authorities chase numerous stolen vehicles at speeds up to 130 mph on I-94 in southeastern Wisconsin
Units of five law enforcement departments chased nearly a dozen stolen high-end vehicles through Kenosha County Sunday at speeds up to 130 miles per hour.
2 Cuban men arrested in $48,000 retail theft in Wisconsin, suspected in more thefts, police say
The two men also are suspected in thefts throughout Wisconsin and other states, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department.
Fire damages Fitchburg apartment, authorities say
The apartment residents were displaced due to fire and water damage, but no injuries were reported, the Fitchburg Fire Department said.
Hands on Wisconsin: Democrats are disappointed to miss chance to gerrymander
The Republican-run Legislature passed, and Gov. Tony Evers signed, new fair district maps developed by the Democratic governor. Democrats will now have a much better shot at winning more seats in the Assembly and Senate.
Big tax cut could be on the way in Wisconsin. What does it mean for you?
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said he has looked over the bills and he's "sure there are some that we would agree on."
Packers should have options in free-agent market
With free agency approaching and the salary cap set to increase, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst appears able to make some moves.
Brewers bringing back injured starter Brandon Woodruff, reports say
Brandon Woodruff, who underwent shoulder surgery in October, missed four months last season due to a right shoulder strain and then was sidelined just before the playoffs.
Gov. Tony Evers signs his legislative maps into law, giving Democrats big boost in Legislature
The new legislative maps' enactment dramatically shifts Wisconsin's political landscape in a move that jeopardizes Republicans' control of both chambers for the first time in over a decade.
3 found dead in Middleton residence, 1 stable after being shot multiple times, authorities say
No details were provided on how the three people died, but the incident is characterized as a homicide in a statement by Middleton Police Department Capt. Tyler Loether.
Ask the Weather Guys: What is latent heat?
There's lots of hidden energy each time it snows.
Sprinkler system extinguishes kitchen fire at Far West Side apartment, authorities say
The cause of the fire in the 500 block of Plaza Drive is under investigation.
Wisconsin Trump elector says he 'would be scared to death' if he didn't sign fake document
"Can you imagine the repercussions on myself, my family, if it was me, Andrew Hitt, who prevented Donald Trump from winning Wisconsin?" Hitt said on "60 Minutes."
Driver faces OWI after rollover crash on Near East Side, Madison police say
The crash happened about 3:20 a.m. Saturday when an SUV struck a curb, hit several parked vehicles, and rolled over in the 700 block of East Johnson Street.
Wisconsin's first Black mayor continues to serve the Madison area
Frances Huntley-Cooper, the first African American mayor in Wisconsin's history, shares her journey and her lasting impact on the community.
As hunger grows, UW-Madison is redirecting excess food from the landfill to its students
A recent effort has started to reduce the amount of food wasted, both in the ordering and preparation of food and educating students on not wasting it.