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Octopi Brewing to build in Waunakee not Madison
A brewery that had been planned for Madison's Southeast side is instead being proposed for the Waunakee Business Park.
Seasonable weather on tap rest of week
Madison's weather should be pretty close to normal to round out the end of October.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile comes home to roast -- err, roost
A restored 1988 version of the hot-dog-on-wheels is on permanent display outside Oscar Mayer headquarters in Madison.
Big money from major donors floods into governor's race, state parties
Gov. Scott Walker and Mary Burke -- and their respective parties -- are bringing in big donations amid tough race.
State to Grafton teen who turns 18 on Nov. 5: No vote for you
His father Tim Ziolkowski, an attorney, argued Tuesday that the lad actually turns 18 on Nov. 4 and on his birthday he is 18 years and one day old.
Milton traffic stop leads to arrest for alleged exposure, police say
A Janesville man stopped by police in Milton Tuesday was arrested for allegedly exposing himself twice in 2013.
Outdoors: Maine bear bait vote sparks interest around US
Hunters and animal rights advocates around the country are watching the fight over bear hunting tactics in Maine, the only one of 32 states that allows all three methods — bait, dogs and traps…
President Obama visit highlights importance of Milwaukee for Democrats
The state's largest city has a concentration of Democrats who turn out in presidential elections, but not midterms.
Oregon lawyer Michael Briggs suspended by Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended Oregon lawyer Michael Briggs for 90 days for misconduct.
Disabled bicyclist attacked, teen, 17, arrested
A 17-year-old Madison boy who was angry when he almost got hit by a bicycle Monday allegedly attacked the cognitively disabled bicyclist, stopping when a resident called police.
UW Hospital among select hospitals to treat any Ebola patients in Wisconsin
UW Hospital and UW Health's adjacent American Family Children's Hospital in Madison are among four select hospitals that will care for any Ebola patients in Wisconsin, though other hospitals m…
Packers: With Green Bay up next, GM says 3-5 Bears aren't quitting on season
Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman insist the Bears have the players and coaches in place to turn things around.
Alleged drunken driver arrested with 3 children in vehicle
A woman with three children in her vehicle — ages 1, 4 and 5 — was arrested Monday afternoon for her alleged fourth drunken driving offense, authorities reported.
Artist returns to Madison to combat blindness
Lon Michels won’t forget how losing his sight made him view the world differently.
Controlled burns planned at old Badger Army Ammo Plant
Controlled burns of several hundred acres of land in the 7,400 acre Badger Army Ammo Plant are coming in November.
Liberal group: Conservatives violated IRS rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The liberal Center for Media and Democracy is asking the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the conservative group at the center of the John Doe investigation into Go…
Gary Engberg: Finding pheasants after opener
The larger areas such as Brooklyn, Mazomanie, Pine Island, and Lodi are good locations to start.
Break-in thwarted by resident's call, Sauk County Sheriff's Office says
A break-in to a mobile home in Sauk County was thwarted early Monday when the resident called police, with one suspect arrested.
Police subdue suicidal man on West Side
A suicidal man who was injuring himself with a knife was subdued by Madison police Monday afternoon and taken to a local hospital.
Chris Rickert: Embrace the Edgewater, if not its $60 steaks and four-figure suites
“If the swells need a place to go ... then they can have it."