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Gov. Tony Evers renews appeal for FEMA help following Milwaukee-area flooding

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 3:30pm
“I’m urging President Trump to do the right thing and make the appropriate presidential disaster declaration … and quickly and without delay,” Evers wrote.

A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 2:56pm
GENEVA — The driver was clocked going 17 mph over the speed limit on a street in the Swiss city of Lausanne, and now he's facing up to 90,000 Swiss francs (over $110,000) in fines as a result. But he…

Local digest for Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 2:26pm
Suspects sought in Aug. 13 battery

2 seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash in Grant County

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 2:05pm
The crash happened Monday on Highway 80 in the town of Clifton, north of Livingston, the Grant County Sheriff's Office said.

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people (copy)

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 1:44pm
MINNEAPOLIS — A shooter opened fire with a rifle Wednesday through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 people in an act of…

Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump's Washington public safety operation (copy)

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 1:27pm
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors failed to obtain a felony indictment against a man who was seen on camera hurling a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated…

Wisconsin volleyball star setter 'all good' for opener after missing preseason matches

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 12:59pm
Charlie Fuerbringer admits she has "a little chip on my shoulder" after preseason honors and rankings were announced. She is eager to lead the Badgers to unexpected success this season.

Democrat Catelin Drey's victory in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority (copy)

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 12:57pm
A Democrat won a special election for an Iowa state Senate seat in a district that was held by Republicans and voted heavily for President Donald Trump in 2024, adding to the Democratic Party’s hope that it can flip more…

Madison police seek to identify suspects in battery of man taken to hospital

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 12:55pm
Officers were sent to the 5800 block of Balsam Road on the Southwest Side about 2 p.m. Aug. 13 on a report of a battery, Madison police said.

2 arrested after spike strips used to stop fleeing stolen vehicle on Far East Side

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 12:05pm
The incident began about 1:25 a.m. when Madison police saw two men get into a white GMC Sierra stolen from the town of Middleton two days earlier.

Driver dies in crash off Rock County road into tree

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 11:25am
The single-vehicle crash happened about 4:15 a.m. at South River Road and West Happy Hollow Road south of Janesville.

Kohl’s Corp. fiscal Q2 results top analysts’ expectations

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:55am
The Menomonee Falls-based retailer said it earned $153 million, or $1.35 per share, on revenue of $3.55 billion in its second quarter.

Natural gas leak causes evacuation of 3 businesses, 2 duplexes in Downtown Sun Prairie

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 9:40am
There was no explosion and no injuries were reported in the incident about 3:50 p.m. in the 1600 block of Main Street, Sun Prairie Fire/EMS Chief Christopher Garrison said.

Teen who fled Sun Prairie police pursuit arrested 4 days later

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 8:45am
Sun Prairie police have asked for charges of reckless driving – endangering safety and fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer be filed against the 17-year-old boy.

Florida man dies in Rock County UTV crash

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 7:55am
At about 10:15 p.m., emergency responders were sent to the 2200 block of East Vincent Road in the town of Milton for a UTV crash with two people injured.

A version of Lane’s Bakery is coming back

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 7:20am
The new owners have been keeping the Lane’s revival a surprise as they practice making Lane’s baked goods and prepare their new space in Middleton.

Data centers are coming to Wisconsin. So who’s picking up the tab?

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 7:15am
“These are incredibly wealthy companies that can certainly afford to pay their own way,” said the head of one watchdog organization.

Donald Trump’s flaming pants imperil flag in latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 6:40am
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order targeting flag burning, even though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that it was protected free speech.

Watch Camp Randall Stadium's offseason addition light up the night

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 6:07am
The Badgers football opener will take place under new LED lights, and Wisconsin gave a demonstration.

Polzin: Why Wisconsin football believes it has the pieces in place to wreak havoc on defense

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 5:50am
The Badgers failed to generate enough impact plays and ranked last in the nation in TFLs last season. Can a philosophy shift combined with new personnel lead to better results?

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