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Bill Moyers, acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
NEW YORK — Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91.
A new building preserves an old barn in Paoli and creates another commercial space
What appears to be a new building is actually just a shroud that has helped to create a stunning, second floor space in the busy Dane County hamlet.
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Biking child dies after hit by vehicle
Waupun man, 19, died after car and semi collide (copy)
At the time of this crash, the area was covered with thick fog which reduced the visibility to less than one quarter of a mile.
Chicago man convicted in 2021 shooting death in Madison is sentenced to 20 years
Chabris E. Link, 36, had been charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the death of 24-year-old Eric A. Ranson, of Madison, but pleaded guilty to a lesser homicide charge.
Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice as protesters persist
VENICE, Italy — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday ahead of their star-studded weekend wedding, which has galvanized an assortment of protesters.
Man waiting for bus on Far East Side robbed of cash, alcohol by 3 kids
The incident happened about 11:15 p.m. at a bus station at the intersection of East Springs Drive and East Washington Avenue, Madison police said.
Child dies after bicycle hit by vehicle in Green Lake
This incident remains under investigation and no enforcement action was reported.
Man arrested after Madison officer sees him driving with person hanging on vehicle door
The driver and the person who was hanging on to a door of the vehicle are in a domestic relationship, Madison police said.
Boy, 13, steals, then crashes vehicle left running on East Washington Avenue
The boy was arrested on tentative charges of operating a motor vehicle without an owner's consent and hit-and-run.
Taco Tuesday leads to Walworth County deputy’s squad car being rear-ended on I-43
The deputy was in the right lane going about 60 miles per hour and tried to accelerate as the vehicle closed in, but that did not prevent the crash.
ISS welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, ferried there by SpaceX on a private flight.
Police use sponge launcher to subdue knife-wielding man on State Street
At about 8:35 p.m., officers were sent to the 100 block of State Street on a report of a man with a knife who was threatening to harm others.
21 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend
Camp Randall Stadium’s first concert since 1997 will headline the bounty of events this weekend in the Madison area.
Legal pot, special ed funds, no phones in schools: Here's what purple Wisconsin agrees on
The poll was conducted the week of June 13-19 and asked 873 registered voters questions about national, state and local politics.
Restaurant review: New cafe on State Street finds that sweet spot
A wonderful, peaceful experience and the place to go for bubble tea, cakes, bakery, lunch, dinner, you name it.
Wisconsin Dells Army Ducks celebrating 80 years with July 4 festivities (copy)
"What started as a creative idea turned into a tradition that families would come back to year after year," general manager Jason Field said.
75 years after then-worst crash in US history, search ends for plane in Lake Michigan
A group is ending a 20-year search for a plane that crashed into Lake Michigan in 1950, killing all 58 people on board.
What to know as Camp Randall’s first concert since 1997 set for Saturday
Camp Randall Stadium will host its first concert in 28 years with the arrival of country superstar Morgan Wallen.
Historic carousel marks 100 years in Warterloo
Nearly lost to a flood in 2008, the carousel was restored and began offering rides again in 2011. On July Fourth, the historic ride will celebrate 100 years in Fireman's Park.






