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Man arrested on drug charges after fleeing traffic stop on foot, Monona police say
A police drone and McFarland police K9 helped find the man hiding next to a home in the 4800 block of Dutch Mill Road and he was arrested, police said.
Los Angeles Times: Trump shooting a shocking and perilous moment for America
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday during a campaign rally was a shocking moment for America, though thankfully he wasn’t seriously wounded.
Man arrested after lighting trash on fire in entryway of Downtown building, authorities say
A 53-year-old man was found and arrested on tentative charges of arson of a building, burglary, and resisting, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said in his blog.
Smoldering rags bring fire crews to Williamson Street restaurant, authorities say
Spontaneous combustion can occur when oily fabrics, such as rags and other cloth materials, are stored in bundles.
In its second day, Republican National Convention to focus on immigration
The issue is central to former President Donald Trump's political brand that helped endear him to the GOP base when he began his first campaign in 2015.
Motorcycle driver dies after crash into tree fallen across Vernon County road, authorities say
The tree fell across the road, apparently as a result of a thunderstorm that had moved through the area, authorities said.
Green Bay father, daughter die hiking in Utah park as triple-digit temperatures linger in western US
The two sent a 911 text alerting dispatchers that they were lost and had run out of water while hiking a challenging trail in a southeast Utah park.
UW Health expanding hospitals, clinics to meet growing demand
Five projects, costing more than $900 million, will expand UW Health's facility footprint by nearly 1 million square feet.
Saris bike trails free and open to the public, after years as an employee-only perk
Try out a new adventure near Verona and McKee roads.
4 questions facing Packers defensive linemen as they implement a new scheme
Job responsibilities will change from prior years for the defensive linemen, who welcome a new coordinator in Jeff Hafley.
Lily Rosenthal's lightbulb moment for potentially joining Team USA happened in Thailand
Competing in a track and field event in Thailand, Rosenthal earned three medals, which helped set a goal of earning a spot of Team USA for the Paralympics in Paris.
Tom Still: Video gaming industry tax incentives should be on the screen for Wisconsin
A video gaming tax credit idea has been floated among some lawmakers as a strategy to attract and retain talent as well as create jobs in a booming sector.
Richland campus closure needed more thought -- Robert L. Bellman
On the surface, the State Journal's July 7 editorial, “Reshaping UW is painful but necessary," makes sense. After all, who believes a college campus in Wisconsin can be operated for 60 students?
Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer would make strong ticket -- Ken Berg
With our nation’s 248 birthday just celebrated on July 4, the timing is perfect for reflection on what makes us special and how can we preserve this gem called America. While we tend to take things for granted, our democracy…
Too many guns cause too many shootings, including at political events -- Nancy Johnson
Why the surprise about a shooting at a political rally? It happens every day, and it happens everywhere else: at elementary schools, churches, synagogues, nail salons, shopping malls and festivals.
GOP wrong to alter street name in Herb Kohl's honor -- Jeffrey Theisen, Sun Prairie
The Republican National Committee changed a street sign from Herb Kohl Way to Donald J. Trump Way prior to the party's national convention in Milwaukee this week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
As Republican convention delegates gather, so do protesters
“We are here to protest Trump. We will never forget January 6, trying to steal our election and all the injustices that are waged against our people,” one protester said.
Illinois motorcyclist dies after crash in Grant County
The crash happened near Bloomington.
3 initial takeaways from playing as Wisconsin in EA Sports College Football 25
BadgerExtra picked up one of most-anticipated games of a generation Monday. Here's what we saw when playing as the Badgers football team.
US Secret Service maintains security plans, allows firearms around the RNC
MILWAUKEE — The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump isn’t changing the U.S. Secret Service’s security plan around the Republican National Convention.