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Hands on Wisconsin: "Don-OLD" -- Kamala Harris knows how to pronounce Trump's name

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 9:40am
Donald Trump seems incapable or uninterested in pronouncing Kamala Harris' name correctly. It's a heavy-handed plow to make her seem foreign and un-American.

Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery is closing; 'It's time for us to move on'

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 8:27am
Daryl Sisson, 62, said he and Kathy Brooks, 60, don't have the same energy they had when they opened and were 47 and 45.

Woman faces 4th OWI after fleeing police at 100 mph on Beltline, authorities say

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 8:05am
The 36-year-old woman was arrested on tentative charges of felony fleeing and eluding, fourth offense OWI, and several traffic offenses, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.

SOS: Lost iPad found, but not by company paid to find it

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 8:00am
SOS Googled "denver airport lost and found" and the first result to come up was airportlostfound.com, which is indeed based in Bucharest, Romania, but has an office in Montebello, N.Y.

Illinois man dies after losing control of utility tractor in Iowa County, authorities say

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 7:55am
At about 1 p.m. Friday, a 911 call reported a possible dead man next to a subcompact utility tractor off Amacher Hollow Road in the town of Arena, authorities reported.

Home energy rebates have arrived. Here's how you can save money.

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 7:10am
The programs offer rebates on energy-saving improvements from replacing heating and cooling equipment and increasing insulation to installing electric appliances.

How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Wisconsin

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 7:00am
Stargazers will be able to observe the peak of the largest annual meteor shower on Aug.12-13 this year, according to an expert from UW-Madison.

Monona officer treated for head injury after squad rear-ended, authorities say

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 6:55am
The driver whose vehicle hit the squad car was not found to be under the influence, police said.

Wisconsin DNR admission stickers to be valid for full year from time of purchase starting in 2025

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 6:35am
Vehicle admission stickers provide access to more than 60 Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas.

See the winning design and runner-ups in Wisconsin DNR's 2025 vehicle sticker contest

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 6:35am
One winner and nine finalists from Wisconsin high schools were named in this year's contest.

Ep. 91: Wrapping up Week 1 of Wisconsin football preseason camp

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 6:13am
It's been a warm and muggy week in Platteville as the Wisconsin football program kicked off preseason camp. The BadgerExtra team breaks down the big topics after five practices.

Tom Vale: Just say 'no' to legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 6:00am
MONROE — I strongly disagree with the Wisconsin State Journal’s editorial last Sunday, “State Patrol has better things to do,” promoting the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Small-plates restaurant with 107 martinis opens at State and Gorham streets

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 5:55am
"We're right in the most perfect position to be able to grab a very wide demographic," said Tony DeSalvo, CEO of Harmonic Hospitality Group.

Madison to test another vehicle 'diverter' at busy Near East Side intersection

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 5:45am
"They have worked well to decrease volumes on the bicycle boulevard," she said, "although there are reports of a small amount of people disregarding the 'do not enter' signage."

'I miss my dog so much': How Wisconsin football players found care for pets during training camp

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 5:37am
The Badgers are spending two weeks in Platteville, which leaves players to find care for their pets.

Wisconsin's unbreakable high school sports records | Meet the pitcher with 23 strikeouts in 7 innings

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 5:13am
This is part of a series examining Wisconsin high school records that are unlikely to be broken. We look at Bruce Bremer's 23-strikeout game.

The Ready Set restaurant in Oregon closes

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 7:31pm
"For two and half years it has been our absolute pleasure to serve you," the owners wrote in a Facebook post.

Packers’ right guard battle comes down to who's more comfortable being uncomfortable

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 5:53pm
Sean Rhyan and Jordan Morgan are making adjustments as they make their case for the starting right guard job on Green Bay's offensive line during training camp.

Police tentatively charge Rock County woman with 6th OWI, authorities say

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 5:30pm
The woman, 66, is from Janesville.

Janesville police investigating incident involving man claiming to be tree trimmer, stolen property

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 4:45pm
The incident occurred on the 3700 block of Bryn Mawr Drive, said Matthew Zimborski, Janesville Police Department sergeant.

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