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Wisconsin potato farm shines in Super Bowl ad

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 1:30pm
The central Wisconsin farm was part of the inspiration for a 60 second Lay's potato chip commercial that aired in the third quarter.

Fire apparently caused by improperly disposed of ashes damages West Side home

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 1:20pm
The homeowner reported throwing ashes from the previous night into plastic garbage bins earlier in the day, believing they had cooled enough.

Wisconsin, other states sue Trump Administration over cuts to medical research funding

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 1:20pm
"To think that the Trump Administration wants to gut funding to help find cures and treatments for things like cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes—it’s unconscionable,” Gov. Tony Evers said.

Wisconsin men's basketball rises in AP rankings again after another strong week

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 1:03pm
The Badgers have won three-straight games headed into one of their biggest games of the season.

Man shot by police in 2022 files federal civil rights case

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 12:55pm
Quadren L. Wilson was unarmed when he was shot in the back while in his car after fleeing officers who were trying to arrest him on a state warrant.

DA picked to probe alleged mistreatment at Blue Mounds dog-breeding facility

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 12:50pm
Once he's done, Tim Gruenke will have the option of filing charges under state law, but he is not obligated to do so.

Car fire in East Side grocery store parking lot damages 5 other vehicles

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 12:40pm
No suspicious activity was noted, and the cause of the fire hasn’t been determined.

Madison area could see several inches of snow in mid-week storm, but track still uncertain

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 11:50am
Southeastern Wisconsin is expected to be hit hardest, with up to 10 inches of snow possible, while northern Wisconsin will get little to none.

Monona bans vape shops within 750 feet of schools, public places

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 10:54am
The measure is designed to limit youth exposure to vapes, or electronic cigarettes.

No one injured, man arrested after accidentally firing gun, Madison police say

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 10:10am
The incident happened about 10:20 a.m. at an unidentified business in the Midtown police district, according to Chief Shon Barnes’ blog.

Ice can take some pretty amazing forms

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 9:50am
The right combination of melting and freezing produces ice spikes.

1 minor injury, 5 displaced in mobile home fire on North Side

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 8:35am
Fire crews were sent Sunday morning to the 500 block of Waxwing Lane and smoke was visible in the sky from several blocks away as they approached.

Belleville man dies in single-vehicle crash off Green County road

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 7:40am
The crash, which was the third fatal crash in Green County this year, remains under investigation.

Ron Johnson vs. Donald Trump on tariffs | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 7:35am
Wisconsin Republicans showing more willingness to counter their president this time around

Latino business leader on expansion plans, business challenges and Trump administration

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 7:10am
Jorge Antezana, who came from Peru to the Madison area in 2003, became CEO of the Fitchburg-based Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce last year.

Hot dog eating contest nearly fatal for intoxicated Lake Mills man

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 7:00am
Police declined to comment further, citing the investigation.

Abrupt shift in federal funding will jeopardize medical research, UW-Madison says

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:40am
UW-Madison said the change to NIH funding, which is its largest source of federal support, will delay its ability to conduct lifesaving research into cures for disease.

A new South Park Street grocery store is finally happening

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:00am
Construction is set to begin later this month.

2024 was Wisconsin's warmest year on record, and weird from start to finish

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 5:55am
In Madison and across the state, 2024 brought a mess of downpours, droughts and broken records.

Bucks say calf injury will keep Giannis Antetokounmpo out of All-Star Game

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 4:35am
Giannis Antetokounmpo last played Feb. 2 in the Bucks’ 123-119 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, and will miss two more this week leading up to the All-Star Game.

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