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Baffled residents of Eau Claire assess hail damage
Lightning bolts lit up the sky while rain and then tennis ball-size hail struck rooftops and vehicles.
Photos: Baseball-size hail breaks windows in Wisconsin city
Hail caused damage in Eau Claire.
Confirmed tornado over Juneau; sheriff calls damage significant
A confirmed tornado was located over Juneau at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, about 55 miles northwest of Madison, according to the U.S. National Weather Service. The tornado was traveling northeast at 35 mph, with 60-mph wind gusts and half dollar-size hail.
Supreme Court could block Trump's birthright citizenship order
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court seemed intent Thursday on keeping a block on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship while looking for a way to scale back nationwide court orders.
SOLAR TILT
Above: Sheila Lynch, of Madison, hand-cranks a solar panel as she participates in the second annual Spring Solar Tilt event, where the 30-panel solar array is manually positioned for the season at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton on Tuesday. Holy…
Wall Street drifts back within 4% of its record
NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks drifted higher in quiet trading Thursday following mixed reports that offered little clarity on how the U.S. economy is managing through President Donald Trump’s trade war.
NYU denies diploma to student who criticized Israel
NEW YORK — New York University said it will deny a diploma to a student who used a graduation speech to condemn Israel’s attacks on Palestinians and what he described as U.S. “complicity in this genocide.”
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Amid increase in poverty, Sun Prairie School District to offer free snacks in school
The program, called Food for Thought, will make snacks such as dried mango, cheese sticks and protein bars available at the district's three middle schools and three high schools.
Beloit postal worker charged with stealing mail
The maximum penalty on the charge is 5 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.
Endurance athlete to attempt swim around Martha's Vineyard
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week on a swim around Martha’s…
Monona police looking to identify man who stole $1,500 bike at Walmart
Officer Jesse Mashak said it is believed the man in the accompanying picture cut the bike lock in order to steal the bike about 4:30 p.m. last Thursday.
Trump's sanctions halt ICC's work
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor lost access to his email, and his bank accounts are frozen.
One & Only restaurant on Madison's Near West Side closing after 2 years
"I couldn't be more baffled" co-owner Tim Thompson said of the upscale restaurant at 1923 Monroe St. "It's 100% a demand issue."
Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs
NEW YORK — Walmart, which became the nation’s largest retailer by making low prices a priority, has found itself in a place it’s rarely been: Warning customers that prices will rise for goods ranging from bananas to car seats.
Public meeting set on Beltline improvements from Middleton to Gammon Road
DOT is proposing to resurface the 3.4 miles of Highway 12 between Terrace Avenue and Gammon Road, and make other improvements.
Ha Long Bay reopens on Williamson Street after a year, reveals its brighter look
The popular southeast Asian restaurant on Madison's Near East Side reopened last week for sit-down service, with its full menu of Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian dishes.
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents
Her attorneys filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss the case, saying she was acting in her official capacity as a judge and therefore is immune to prosecution.
26 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend
Syttende Mai, films made in 48 hours and a Spring Gallery Walk are upon us
Wittnebel's Tavern once again serving them up, but in a new location steeped in history
The bar was established in 1906 in Old Ashippun and, after being moved to Old World Wisconsin and renovated, will reopen this weekend.






