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Trump meets with Biden

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:43pm
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of power despite actively working to disrupt the…

Digest 11-14

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:04pm
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Wisconsin health officials urge vaccinations before holidays

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:00pm
Residents should get flu and COVID-19 shots, and those who qualify should be immunized against RSV, state officials said.

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:53pm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department.

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:19pm
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination Wednesday to stay on the job, on track to keep the gavel after a morning endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new…

Madison ordered investigation of new sexual harassment claims against Ald. Charles Myadze

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 2:06pm
Investigators called into question Ald. Charles Myadze's behavior and truthfulness but ultimately concluded he did not violate any city rules.

Thailand's baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has an official song

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 1:30pm
BANGKOK — In case you can’t get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal — released in four languages for her global fans.

Green County man serving jail time after plea deal for insurance fraud involving boat

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 1:05pm
Jeremiah Strese, 47, of rural Monticello, pleaded no contest on Oct. 15 and was found guilty of obstructing an officer and make fraudulent insurance claims.

3 things to know about Wisconsin men's basketball signee Hayden Jones

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 11:47am
The Badgers have a second straight recruiting class with an international prospect. Here's what to know about the 6-foot-5 guard from New Zealand.

All-around champion, potential 'country's top libero' sign with Wisconsin volleyball

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 11:09am
There are high hopes for the four-person class Kelly Sheffield signed. The future Badgers boast potential and will have a shot at early playing time.

3 things to know about Wisconsin men's basketball in-state signee, Zach Kinziger

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 10:17am
A 6-foot-3 sharpshooter is staying in state to play for the Badgers. Here's what fans should know about his recruitment and development.

Drone helps in arrest of wanted Racine man who fled police on I-90/94 near Tomah

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 10:10am
The man was medically treated at the scene before being taken to the Monroe County Jail by the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:30am
After a tumultuous year filled with anxiety and a legal battle about its future in the U.S., TikTok may have just been thrown a lifeline by the man who was once its biggest foe: Donald Trump.

Adopted 7-year-old killed, left in Ozaukee County ditch in 1959; birth family now ID’d

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 8:55am
Investigators used genetic genealogy to affirm the identity of a boy whose body was found in a culvert — and to identify his birth mother.

Vehicles broken into at 2 Madison fitness centers while drivers exercising

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 8:45am
Police issued a reminder to never leave valuables in vehicles, especially if they can be seen from outside the vehicle.

Proposed names for Southside Elementary include Mann Carey, Abrahamson

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 7:35am
Although the committee's scoring process is not yet complete, naming the school after Lori Mann Carey is the suggestion with the highest score, so far.

John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 7:30am
LOS ANGELES — Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024.

Man arrested after Madison crash leaves other driver with life-threatening injuries

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 6:55am
The driver, a 38-year-old man, fled the crash scene on foot, but was caught, Chief Shon Barnes said in his blog.

Hands on Wisconsin: Democrats owe America an explanation

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 6:40am
Donald Trump was probably one of the worst presidential candidates to ever seek the office.

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