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Packers training camp features strong competition among 'dynamic' receiver corps
The addition of a pair of talent rookie receivers has made the competition at receiver one of the biggest stories to watch around Green Bay’s training camp.
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Boy, 7, dies after getting hit by vehicle
Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips (Copy)
The announcement came after he signed an executive order to place an additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil.
Dane County weather warning system fails monthly test
A test of Dane County’s storm warning system failed Wednesday after several sirens stayed silent.
Violent crime in the US dropped 4.5% last year, FBI data shows (Copy)
A new FBI report says violent crime in the United States fell 4.5% last year while property crime dropped 8% from the year before.
Mother of Abundant Life shooter dies of apparent suicide
Mellissa Rupnow, the mother of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter, died by apparent suicide.
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City Council approves liquor sales at Breese Stevens field
Madison’s city council approved the sale of liquor for public events held at Breese Stevens Stadium in downtown Madison.
New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens (Copy)
"We wanted to test the guardrails," said a watchdog group's CEO. "The visceral initial response is, 'Oh my Lord, there are no guardrails.' The rails are completely ineffective."
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 7th training camp practice
A consistent issue for a top offensive lineman, an emerging option at receiver, the depth of the D-line and more from Badgers football practice in Platteville.
MGE Energy reports Q2 results higher than a year ago
The Madison-based utility holding company reported net income of $26.5 million, or $0.72 per share, on revenue of $159.5 million in the second quarter.
Big Ten changes men's hockey playoff format with eye toward NCAA Tournament
The Big Ten is trying to lessen layoffs for men's hockey teams that lose in the conference quarterfinals but qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
UW system’s Direct Admit grows by thousands in its 2nd year
About 60% of all Wisconsin high schools and 70% of all public high schools now participate.
7-year-old boy dies after being hit by vehicle in Beloit
The boy was hit by the vehicle about 4:50 p.m. on Prairie Avenue near Summit Avenue, Beloit police said in a statement.
Madison's Moon Bar is aiming for a Nashville vibe, with music on 2 floors
"We're really open (to different music genres),” co-owner Jeff Rood said. “We love music, so we want to just embrace it and give people an opportunity to play here."
Girls, 14 and 15, arrested for stealing vehicle on North Side
A woman in the 3500 block of Ridgeway Drive reported that her vehicle was stolen after she left it unlocked with the keys on the front seat on July 18.
WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers, Meta says (Copy)
NEW YORK — WhatsApp took down 6.8 million accounts “linked to criminal scam centers” that targeted people online around the world, parent company Meta said this week.
Janesville man faces 3rd OWI after injury crash in Rock County
The investigation determined that a Chevrolet Blazer was southbound on Highway H when it lost control after cresting a hill, left the road and crashed into a ditch.
Developer plans more than 200 apartments on old Oscar Mayer parking lot
The project would replace a vast parking lot and a small house and tavern at the intersection of Packers and Commercial avenues with a five-story apartment building.
Missing former Wisconsin journalist found alive in Norway, reports say
The Red Cross reported that Alec Luhn, a Stoughton native, was found near Folgefonna National Park by a helicopter crew and taken for medical treatment.






