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Fire chief criticizes Fort McCoy prescribed burns as investigators fail to ID cause of Monroe County wildfire

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 6:30pm
Federal investigators declined to blame prescribed burns at Fort McCoy for a mid-April wildfire in Monroe County, but a local fire chief is adamant that no burning should have been conducted anywhere in the area during that time.

Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 6:25pm
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel. The rules would reclassify broadband access as an essential service on par with other utilities like…

Man pleads no contest to charge in fatal 2020 Interstate 94 crash

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 5:00pm
The 2020 crash on Interstate 94 near Deerfield caused the death of a Watertown man.

2 offensive starters poised to return for Packers against Lions

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 4:30pm
The Packers will have a full complement of options for first-year starting quarterback Jordan Love, reported teammate Romeo Doubs.

Chase UK will soon bar its customers from making crypto transactions due to an uptick in scams

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 3:26pm
Chase UK, JP Morgan’s British digital bank, says it will bar customers from making cryptocurrency transactions starting next month — citing an uptick in scams and fraud. From October 16 onward, Chase customers will no longer be able to make…

Rock bands Journey, TOTO bound for Kohl Center in February

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 2:45pm
“Don’t Stop Believin’” hit-makers will stop in Madison as part of 50th anniversary tour.

What to know about No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball's match at No. 22 Ohio State

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 2:15pm
The Badgers face a fairly young Buckeyes team who had their entire senior class enter the transfer portal.

How to watch the Packers host the Lions on 'Thursday Night Football'

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:15pm
Green Bay and Detroit will be playing on short rest when the NFC North leaders meet in Week 4. Here's how to watch the game, latest odds, weather and more.

TSA catches loaded handgun in carry-on at Dane County Regional Airport

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:05pm
A Dane County deputy responded to the security checkpoint and took possession of the loaded gun, TSA said.

Lyme disease vaccine study looking for participants at UW Health

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 11:35am
Wisconsin last year had a record 5,327 cases of Lyme disease, spread by infected deer ticks.

Tammy Baldwin calls on indicted Democratic senator to resign amid bribery charges

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 11:15am
Baldwin said the "deeply troubling allegations" against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J, compromises "his ability to effectively represent his constituents."

Madison La Follette's Alayna West makes commitment to play Big East basketball

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:40am
The senior is relieved to play her final high school season with a clear mind. She aims to improve her game to be ready for a perennial NCAA Tournament team.

New cars are supposed to be getting safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:30am
While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.

How to watch No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball at No. 22 Ohio State

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:10am
The Badgers hope to remain undefeated when they visit another ranked foe with a deceptive record.

Planet Fitness proposes location on Madison's West Side

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:00am
The center would be roughly 37,700 square feet.

Week 5 Madison/WiscNews high school girls volleyball rankings

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 9:00am
Verona, Stoughton and Portage were this week's new entries. Here are the Week 5 girls volleyball rankings.

These factors convinced Wisconsin's chancellor to allow expanded alcohol sales

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 8:50am
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin weighed the fan experience and excessive drinking when she considered opening up beer sales to general seating areas at Badgers games.

Metro Transit makes more route changes as it adjusts to network redesign

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 8:45am
Metro has scheduled an online public hearing on Wednesday evening on another set of modest changes, which will go into effect in December.

Madison East's big week shakes up Madison/WiscNews high school boys soccer rankings

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 8:10am
The Purgolders beat two ranked teams and draw with another to move into the top 10 for first time this season, which led to a shake up.

No standing: Judge rules against plaintiff challenging 2022 La Crosse sheriff election outcome

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 8:05am
Judge Elliott Levine ruled that La Crosse County voter Mary Jo Werner had no standing to challenge the Nov. 8, 2022, election for sheriff won by Democrat John Siegel.

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