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Trump slams supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax' (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:30pm
President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration's handling of records in the Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do it (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:28pm
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip Wednesday after saying he “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve. Such a move could help Wall Street get…

Wisconsin men's hockey's first NHL player, Stanley Cup champion dies

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:27pm
The goalie who backstopped the Badgers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1970 has died after battling cancer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:08pm
Wildfire smoke should be climate wake-up call

UPDATE: Tornado warnings until 4 p.m. in Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac counties

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:00pm
A tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m.

Latest court ruling paints bleak picture for Wisconsin cornerback's status this season

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:23pm
Here's the latest on the legal battle Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean finds himself in as he attempts to play for the Badgers this fall.

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:04pm
LONDON — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland once again forced the evacuation of nearby residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported.

The Street Dog Coalition provides free care for pets

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:38pm
The Street Dog Coalition, in partnership with Underdog Pet Rescue, provided free veterinary care to pets for those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness at Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison on Wednesday.

Man arrested after pointing gun at group of people on State Street

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:55am
The man was located by Madison police with a gun on him, but he did not have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

Electric scooter driver critically injured in Downtown crash

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:20am
Emergency responders were sent to the crash at Bassett and West Dayton streets around 3:35 p.m. Saturday, Madison police said.

Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:06am
NEW YORK — Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world — one fueled by the habits of young people and the other by their elders.

Heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes possible with severe storms Wednesday afternoon for Wisconsin

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:50am
Heavy rainfall over the same area for an hour or more would result in low-lying and urban and small stream flash flooding.

Concerts on the Square postponed due to threat of severe weather

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:00am
"Each week we work closely with our partners and meteorologists at News 3 to make these decisions,” the orchestra's CEO Joe Loehnis said.

Authorities identify Janesville man who died in collision with semi on I-39/90 near Stoughton exit

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 9:20am
The death remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Person taken to hospital after $100,000 garage fire on Far East Side

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:35am
One dog and two rabbits were safely removed from the building and one person was transported to a hospital for unspecified injuries.

2 Wisconsin veterans homes will close because they didn't get state funding

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:00am
The homes provide veterans and their spouses who are homeless, or who are at risk, with a place to stay while searching for permanent housing.

2 dogs rescued from house fire in Milton

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 7:50am
Lakeside Fire-Rescue was sent to a house on Golden Lane in Milton about 2:25 p.m. Saturday after a 911 caller reported smoke coming from a second-floor window, authorities said.

Rock County deputy injured in man’s arrest for OWI, hit-and-run

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 7:20am
The hit-and-run crash happened about 10:55 p.m. Saturday at 11117 N. Goede Road in the town of Fulton in Rock County.

DeForest residents trying to recall trustee Bill Landgraf say they have enough signatures

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 7:10am
Many of the allegations come from Landgraf's unsuccessful bid for the village president seat, but his vote on fluoride in drinking water also came up.

When is Buc-ee's coming to DeForest?

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 6:55am
"They’ve confirmed with us time and time again," Bill Chang, DeForest's village administrator, said. "There’s no indication that they've lost interest in DeForest."

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