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Underground fire in Downtown Madison blows off manhole covers; power outages expected
Streets are shut down as agencies address the emergency. First reports came in at about 3:15 p.m. Sunday.
Collins walks it off in the 9th inning to give MLB-best Brewers a 3-game sweep over Mets
Isaac Collins hit a solo homer in the ninth inning and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to nine games with a 7-6, walk-off win over New York.
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced (copy)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas.”
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
MILWAUKEE — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy…
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
MILWAUKEE — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy…
No threat to public as police investigate human remains found in manure pit
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a set of human remains found Saturday morning in the town of Sun Prairie.
'Weapons' horror film scores a box office victory
LOS ANGELES — It’s August, and horror and humor came to play.
Madison Black Restaurant Week's 'Food Taste Jamboree' canceled
The event was set for Sunday afternoon in Warner Park.
Dave Zweifel: A ray of hope for public broadcasting
One man in Madison has understandably paid more attention than most to the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and, consequently, funding assistance for NPR and PBS.
Record rain fuels flooding in Milwaukee; Madison's totals significant, too
Madison's rain started later, compared to Milwaukee.
New speed limit inspires winning caption in You Toon contest
Winning line from Verona reader beats more than 75 entries.
16-year-old shot early Saturday on Madison's North Side
Police are calling it an attempted homicide.
What Alexander Hamilton would say about Trump and today’s America | David Lopez-Herrera
My living room recently transformed into a Broadway stage. With my wife, kids and I singing along to the “Hamilton” soundtrack, conversations inevitably spiraled from lyrics about revolution and ambition into discussions about today’s news.
This year’s Ride the Drive is canceled
"It is with a heavy heart and deep disappointment that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Ride the Drive," said Madison Parks spokesperson Ann Shea.
Treatment of UW-Madison female athletes is appalling | Dr. Douglas A. Kramer
As a parent, grandparent, physician of 49 years, and child and adolescent psychiatrist for 43 years, I am appalled at the treatment of the young woman participating in women’s sports at UW-Madison. The athletic director needs to be fired for…
Garden calendar: For the week of Aug. 10
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.
Give Wisconsin voters more say through ballot initiatives | Matt Rothschild and Maresa Strano
Wisconsin needs citizen-led ballot initiatives to enact popular policies when the Legislature fails to act. Many states already use initiatives to address issues such as Medicaid expansion, reproductive rights, minimum wage, and gerrymandering.
Homeless housing provider plans new development on East Side
The three-story development would provide housing and services to people with severe mental illness and a history of homelessness.
Packers stumble in preseason opener as former Bears QB starts strong for new team
Packers quarterback Jordan Love got the start for Green Bay, but it was his former division foe who got things rolling on the first series with his new team.






