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Fire does $269,000 damage to Janesville business, authorities say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 9:55am
The cause of the fire at 261 E. Memorial Drive is under investigation.

Illinois man dies from injuries suffered in Vernon County motorcycle crash, authorities say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 8:25am
The motorcyclist was wearing eye protection, but no helmet, authorities said.

31 places to get creative in Madison

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 8:15am
Learn to dance in one night, make your own art or sample a delicious cooking class.

Man arrested after pointing gun at vehicle in road-rage incident, Fitchburg police say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 7:40am
No injuries were reported in the incident Thursday night.

Fireworks shot at authorities breaking up disturbance at Elver Park, Madison police say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 7:20am
Several people were nearly struck by fireworks, but no one was injured, Madison police said.

Trudy Rubin: Zelenskyy lays out how Ukraine can win, if the West loses its fear of Putin

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 6:55am
KYIV, Ukraine — When President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked into the high-ceilinged, ornate conference room in the presidential office building, the exhaustion on his face was so stark I almost felt guilty about taking his time.

2 arrested in fatal crash on North Side, Madison police say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 6:55am
The fatal crash happened about 4:30 a.m. Thursday near the intersection of Packers Avenue and Tennyson Lane, Madison police said.

Volunteers use rebar and hammers to 'fly the flag, feed a family' on July 4

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 6:40am
Badger Prairie Needs Network volunteers spend three days a year planting flags in subscribers' lawns.

This year's Monona July Fourth festival was slated to be its last. Residents want to save it

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 5:55am
Organizers said last month that this year would be the final year of the Monona Community Festival due to a volunteer shortage and costly new city fees.

Oregon 3-star models game after former Wisconsin men's basketball star Sam Dekker

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 5:37am
A rising star in the 2026 class is a short drive from Wisconsin's campus, and the Badgers offered him after Oregon grad Shaka Smart did for Marquette.

Donald Trump's lies should be the real story of the debate -- Phillip Gathright

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 5:00am
We've recently heard a cascade of stories about how bad President Joe Biden did at the recent debate. What has been sorely overlooked in between the pearl-clutching and Friday morning quarterbacking is just how bad Donald Trump revealed he is.

August's constitutional amendments don't deserve support -- Marie L. Baker

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 5:00am
Wisconsin voters on Aug. 13 will be voting on two constitutional amendments. It's critical they vote "no" on both, because these changes would keep the governor from getting federal funds to where they're needed.

Series Caves in as Brewers split with Rockies

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 10:20pm
The Brewers tied the game courtesy of their rookie outfielder, but it was quickly erased as the Rockies cool off the NL Central leaders.

Suspect in fatal shooting in Columbus arrested in Madison

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 8:38pm
The alleged shooter in downtown Columbus was identified through video footage and arrested 12 hours later in Madison.

17 exciting things to do in the Madison area this weekend

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 3:59pm
From music festivals to river paddling, here are 17 fun ways to let loose after the Fourth of July holiday.

DNR's updated app aims to help people discover natural resources, public lands

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 1:30pm
It also includes lands under Voluntary Public Access, the Turkey Hunter Access Program and other private lands open to public access.

These doctors were censured. Wisconsin’s prisons hired them anyway.

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 11:40am
Wisconsin's prison system has faced recent scrutiny for failing to care for people it incarcerates.

What to know about Wednesday's Act 10 ruling

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 10:39am
A Dane County judge's decision allows a lawsuit seeking to overturn major components of Act to proceed — with a final ruling likely to be made by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Here's your guide to Wisconsin's endless summer opportunities

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 8:00am
With roadside attractions, beaches, lighthouses, hamburger stands and bike trails, Wisconsin offers a flurry of summertime stops.

WisconsinEye to campaigns: Stop using our content in attacks ads

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 7:10am
Wisconsin's government public access cable network Wisconsin Eye is asking political campaigns to cease using its footage in negative campaign ads after calls from concerned citizens.

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