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Inmate hangs himself at Waupun Correctional Institution, mayor says; 5th death since lockdown

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 4:00pm
Christopher McDonald, 57, was "blue when found" hanging in his cell Monday morning with a note next to him, Bishop told the Wisconsin State Journal.

Republican VP nominee JD Vance to visit Eau Claire Wednesday as he trails Kamala Harris' tour

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 2:23pm
The visit will mark JD Vance's first trip to Wisconsin since securing the vice presidential nomination last month at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin volleyball superstar updates timeline in returning from injury

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 1:59pm
The Badgers' superstar suffered an injury while playing with USA Volleyball. Here's where things stand.

Folk band Bon Iver to join Kamala Harris at Eau Claire stop Wednesday

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 1:30pm
The indie folk band Bon Iver, founded in 2006 by Eau Claire native Justin Vernon, will join Harris in his hometown on Wednesday

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 6th training camp practice

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 1:28pm
Wisconsin got its best day of pass protection from the O-line, a veteran defensive lineman showed his value and two freshmen turned heads at training camp practice No. 6.

2 men arrested after police pursuit ends on Far East Side, Monona police say

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 12:50pm
The two men were arrested after fleeing their car on foot, with police using drone and K9 units.

vcfo unveils v360™ to enhance business value optimization

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 12:11pm
Equipping businesses with actionable recommendations to enhance value beyond revenue growth or EBITDA

Wisconsin volleyball rivalry match heading to Kohl Center as part of 18 national TV matches

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:44am
The Badgers will play another match at the Kohl Center and fans will have greater access to watch them on national television.

Flood watch for Madison area Monday evening into Tuesday morning. See how much rain may fall

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:35am
There is the potential for flash flooding mainly along and north of a line from Lone Rock to Madison to Racine, forecasters say

Wisconsin football adds 3-star Texas defensive lineman to 2025 class

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 10:33am
The Badgers football program received a commitment from a recruit who caught the eye of some college football powerhouses. Here's what to know about the 2025 defensive lineman.

Do thunderstorms really cause milk to spoil?

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 10:20am
Farmers noticed milk curdling at the same time thunderstorms rolled through. But did lightning and thunder really cause the problem?

Fire causes $170,000 damage to Janesville house, garage, authorities say

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 10:05am
The occupants got out safely, a cat was saved, and no injuries were reported, authorities said.

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.

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