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New Lisbon triple homicide suspect arrested in Elroy

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 5:15pm
The man wanted in last week’s triple homicide in New Lisbon was arrested Thursday in Elroy, authorities said.

Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 5:15pm
LOS ANGELES — A new fire prompted evacuations Thursday in and around Los Angeles even as firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region’s deadly and devastating wildfires, while the enormity of the…

Jimmy Carter lauded for humility and service in Washington before being laid to rest in Georgia

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 5:02pm
WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S. president typically eschewed.

Judge releases woman who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man from a psychiatric hospital

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 4:30pm
Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier were 12 years old in 2014 when they lured their sixth-grade classmate, Payton Leutner, to a Waukesha park.

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Thu, 01/09/2025 - 3:35pm
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Driver extricated from truck after hitting stopped school bus

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 3:33pm
The highway remains closed in both directions amid the crash investigation.

WWE's 'Monday Night RAW' Netflix debut averages 2.6M households in US, had 4.9M views globally

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 3:12pm
LOS ANGELES — The first episode of World Wrestling Entertainment's “Monday Night RAW” on Netflix had 4.9 million views globally and averaged 2.6 million households in the U.S., according to VideoAmp.

Judge agrees to appoint special prosecutor to probe Blue Mounds beagle-breeding operation

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 2:34pm
Dogs subjected to the eye procedure often bled profusely, Lanford writes, and according to testimony "'would be thrashing around in pain, often yelping, crying out.'"

Wisconsin football adds 3 more assistant coaches

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 2:23pm
Badgers coach Luke Fickell bolsters staff with an experienced offensive coach and two early-career coaches as offseason transition continues.

Police chief Shon Barnes gives video update on Madison school shooting

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 12:25pm
Among the new details: Police found 21 shell casings and two firearms at the scene but believe only one was used.

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Thu, 01/09/2025 - 11:58am
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Hands on Wisconsin: California wildfires burn holes in claims of climate deniers

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:30am
Wildfires are devastating neighborhoods of Los Angeles, California.

Restaurant review: 'Live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday' at El Capi

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 8:40am
Lots to recommend taco-wise and otherwise. Don't miss the Birria tacos or fish tacos.

Person injured taking burning food container out of Sun Prairie home

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 8:25am
The fire started as a box of food left on top of the stove.

3 state-owned office buildings to close Downtown ahead of planned sale

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 8:15am
Staff are being moved out of the State Office Building and the State Natural Resources Building. The State Education Building is now vacant.

Party On!: A Madison woman sells a licorice dispenser inspired by Wayne's World

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 8:00am
"As soon as I saw the movie I said 'I want one of those,'" said Candy Phelps. Eventually, she made it herself.

Second person convicted in 1982 Germantown murder is set to be released on parole

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 7:35am
The victim's son said that just as with Bonnie Smith's release, his family objects to releasing James Willison.

14 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 7:10am
There's a little bit of everything for everyone on the Madison entertainment scene.

World Ice and Snow Sailing championship coming to Lake Mendota in February

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 6:40am
This will the first time the games, which feature race courses for ice kites and wing sails, will be held in North America.

Polzin: Former Sun Prairie volleyball star dreamed of playing in her home state. She will as a pro

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 5:50am
She wanted to play for the Wisconsin Badger but instead ended up at Louisville. She's thrilled to be playing for Madison LOVB after professional stops in Italy and Michigan.

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