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Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at a Thailand zoo
CHONBURI, Thailand — Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that became a social media sensation.
New Hampshire judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order
CONCORD, N.H. — A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a ruling Thursday prohibiting President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the U.S.
Vaping retailers mount challenge to 2023 Wisconsin law they say would end their business
Fourteen other states also have created e-cigarette registries like Wisconsin's, according to the Public Health Law Center at Minnesota's Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Finish-line fracas caught on video at North Carolina racetrack
A wild finish led to a brawl between two racing families and a track official pinning one racer to the ground in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Janesville man gets 10 years in prison after plea deal in fatal shooting
Deonte Foster, 42, pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and felon in possession of a firearm in Rock County Circuit Court.
Trump appoints former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy to temporarily lead NASA
Duffy, who is currently serving as Trump's transportation secretary, will also take on the role of interim administrator of the federal space agency.
Madison Public Market delayed again
The market is "facing some necessary delays related to lease finalization and building improvements required to meet public health standards for food vendors."
Man arrested after pulling gun during road-rage incident on North Side
The incident happened about 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the area of International Lane and Packers Avenue, Madison police said.
Fire severely damages Far East Side duplex, displaces 13 people, kills 8 kittens
The fire was declared knocked down after about 80 minutes, damage was estimated at $250,000, and the cause is under investigation.
UW-Madison to 'sunset' standalone diversity and equity division
"We must create the conditions here ... that allow all of our students, faculty and staff to flourish and to reach their full potential," a letter from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said.
14 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend
Savor some of Madison’s signature summer events, such as the Art Fair on (and off) the Square, during this action-packed weekend.
Exact Sciences gets Medicare approval for colorectal blood test
The Oncodetect test is designed for use in patients with stage II, III and some stage IV colorectal cancer.
More than 500 homes proposed for subdivision on Madison's Far East Side
The Veridian neighborhood would add a mix of single-family homes, twin homes and townhouses on former farmland north of Commercial Avenue.
Lonely but inspired, Waunakee High senior painted classmates in ‘extreme act of kindness’
For her Advanced Placement art portfolio, Molly Schafer settled on an audacious objective: Paint scores of portraits of her graduating classmates.
Polzin: Who is Wisconsin's best coach of the past quarter century?
We kick off our All-Badgers Quarter Century Teams project by looking at the best Wisconsin coach over the past 25 years.
New look base: Here's what high school baseball coaches have to say
NFHS will implement a double first base in 2027 and many coaches have a lot of positives to say about keeping players safe from collisions.
Nursing home sale isn't in the best interest of Sauk County | Joe Scolaro
Sauk County has owned and operated a public health care facility for over 150 years. The most recent facility was recently built in 2009 and has enjoyed a five-star rating.
Stop trying to ban book displays from Waupun Public Library | Sandra Champion
Pastor Forsell Gappa's unrelenting crusade to control the content and display of books in the Waupun Public Library is wrong.
Don't sell Sauk County nursing home without a referendum | Mary “Angel” Parkhurst
My family, friends and past co-workers call me Mary "Angel” but the possibility of the Sauk County Health Care Center being sold or closed is bringing out the devil in me.
Bold leader could save county nursing home | Kari and Mike Walker
The Sauk County Health Care Center is worth saving.






