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Chihuahua helps Swiss rescuers find a man who fell into a glacier

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:30pm
After about a half-hour search, the pacing pooch caught a rescue team member's eye.

Blistering report on uncounted Madison ballots cites 'complete lack of leadership' in city clerk's office

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:17pm
The six-month investigation included a review of nearly 2,000 pages of documents and 13 depositions with city and county staff and found several errors that contributed to the uncounted ballots

Chipmaker Nvidia becomes most valuable company in the world at $4 trillion (copy)

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 11:30am
NEW YORK — Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value Wednesday after a two-year investor frenzy driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

Debate erupts over role job cuts played in deadly Texas floods

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 11:00am
WASHINGTON — Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives.

Dane Dances details 26th season of 5 August Friday events

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:35am
The free events feature DJ Francis Medrano and free dance lessons starting at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Businessman Bill Berrien launches bid for Wisconsin governor, setting up GOP primary

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 8:50am
Berrien touted his military and business experience, while also targeting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has not yet announced if he plans to be on the ballot next fall.

Madison police investigating after man says arm injury came from gunshot or fireworks

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 8:35am
The Madison Police Department Violent Crime Unit is investigating the incident.

Wisconsin Dells attractions report no major disruption to foreign workers this summer (copy)

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 8:00am
Most exchange workers had obtained their visas before a pause on screenings went into effect.

The Victory on Atwood Avenue is making a comeback 9 months after fire

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 7:15am
The hip, cozy cafe is going to look and feel largely the same.

Texas flooding tragedy prompts legitimate questions in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 7:10am
A flash flood in Texas has claimed the lives of more than 100 people, including at least two dozen campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.

New sculpture on East Side pays homage to mothers

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 7:00am
The sculpture is a solid material rendition of a moment from the artist's own upbringing, in a way, a memory in the physical form.

Blame the governor for delay in literacy funds | Lauren Greuel and Cory Brewer

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:00am
It’s not every day that the liberal-leaning Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously sides with the Republican-run Legislature. But that’s what happened recently in a dispute over how $50 million of early literacy funds are distributed to Wisconsin schools.

4-star from Milwaukee will 'take it slow' amid Wisconsin men's basketball interest

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers offered the 2027 guard in November 2024, and his recruitment has only taken off from then.

Medicaid cuts will take away the independence of many | Thomas Ciufo

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 5:00am
When I was younger, Independence Day was my favorite holiday with its parades, food and fireworks.

Stop using such loaded words for Republicans' new bill | Colleen Duffie

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 5:00am
We've seen a lot of news about the bill just passed by Republicans in Congress. Some people call it the "big, beautiful bill." Some people call it the "big, immoral bill."

Floods show that DOGE cuts made Americans less safe | Nancy Vedder-Shults

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 5:00am
I guess we just better pray that flooding doesn’t happen in our part of the country. If it does, it’s likely that our National Weather Service will be missing the people who could have prepared us for such a catastrophe,…

Scoreboard: Local sports

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:00am
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Digest 7-9

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:00am
SOCCER

MLB ROUNDUP 7-9

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:00am
DETROIT — Colt Keith homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Pitching shines again as Misiorowski dominates and Brewers beat Dodgers (copy)

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:00am
MILWAUKEE — Jacob Misiorowski bounced back after allowing a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani by striking out 12 in six innings as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Tuesday night.

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