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SOS: Google provides human touch, refunds Reedsburg man's money

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 8:00am
Maybe Ralph Holly just had a particularly persuasive case.

24 firefighters work to control fire at Janesville landfill

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 7:50am
No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

26 firefighters work to put out storage facility blaze in Janesville

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 7:25am
Shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, fire crews sent to the 900 block of Norwood Road found heavy fire coming through the roof of the storage facility, the Janesville Fire Department said.

Fools' Flotilla brings color, festive cheer to Yahara River

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 7:10am
Hundreds of Madisonians floated down the Yahara River Sunday as part of the 2025 Fools' Flotilla.

A college degree is no longer a risk-free investment | Allison Schrager

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 6:45am
AI will reduce demand for entry-level corporate jobs

11 Wisconsin lawmakers were targeted by gunman who shot Minnesota legislators, spouses

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 5:50am
Wisconsin Democrats gathered this weekend in Wisconsin Dells for their annual convention under heightened security after the two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers were gunned down in their homes.

Once blighted, the 100 block of State Street is being revived

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 5:45am
A failed proposal for a hotel that would have removed some of the buildings has opened the door for more retail, a restaurant and a night club.

5 things to watch as Wisconsin athletics handles the House settlement

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 5:37am
BadgerExtra's one-on-one with Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh covered ground on roster limits, NIL and more.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 4-star receiver from Florida

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 5:35am
A speedy receiver who once was committed to Ole Miss became the latest Class of 2026 recruit for Wisconsin on Sunday. Here's what to know.

Madison voters to try out electronic poll books during special election Tuesday

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 5:30am
Madison will be using new technology during Tuesday’s special election to sopped up voter check-in, registration and absentee ballot recording using Badger Books which reduce the risk of human entry errors in poll books.

Christian Yelich homers, Trevor Megill escapes 9th-inning jam as Brewers top Cardinals

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 5:25am
Milwaukee ended its home series on a bright note with a home victory over St. Louis. The Brewers will face the Cubs in Chicago next.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 4-star receiver from Florida (copy)

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:00am
A speedy receiver who once was committed to Ole Miss became the latest Class of 2026 recruit for Wisconsin on Sunday. Here's what to know.

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Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:00am
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Pacers, Thunder prepare for pivotal Game 5 (copy)

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:00am
OKLAHOMA CITY — The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the…

Getting better with age, Marchand scores twice in the Panthers' Game 5 win over the Oilers (copy)

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:00am
EDMONTON, Alberta — At 37, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand might not only be getting better with age in the 14 years since winning his first and only Stanley Cup title. Some might even suggest he’s still got his looks,…

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian GP win as McLarens collide (copy)

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:00am
MONTREAL — George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.

5 things to know about the WIAA state baseball tournament (copy)

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:00am
The state’s best high school baseball teams will make the pilgrimage to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute for the 77th annual WIAA state tournament beginning Monday.

Friends: Suspect was deeply religious, conservative

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 10:08pm
NEW YORK — The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in Africa two years ago that the U.S. was in a “bad place” where most…

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught, AP sources says

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 3:54pm
The search for the man wanted in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers has led to the discovery of one of the suspect’s vehicles in a rural area outside Minneapolis.

'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83 million, beating 'Lilo and Stitch'

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 1:14pm
LOS ANGELES — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.

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