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FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 3:37pm
RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, including abandoning door-to-door visits, after receiving threats that they could be targeted by a militia, officials said, as the government response to…

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell as Wisconsin football prepares for Northwestern

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 2:43pm
The Badgers football team hopes to make it three consecutive victories Saturday as it seeks a third straight victory.

Bath & Body Works pulls candle packaging that some said evoked Ku Klux Klan

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 2:38pm
Bath & Body Works is apologizing for selling a candle with packaging that some people said looked like Ku Klux Klan hoods.

Republicans pour money into Wisconsin Senate race Democrats say will be close

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 2:27pm
Republicans are sensing an opportunity in Wisconsin’s closely watched Senate race. They are pouring money into the campaign even as Democrats insist a tight race was to be expected in the battleground state. Democrats’ hopes of maintaining majority control of…

Vote for the Week 9 high school football game we should cover

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 2:23pm
We are asking readers to vote for which Week 9 high school football game we should cover. Voting closes at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Here's when the sunburst chairs at Memorial Union will go away for the year

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 1:45pm
Winter is, indeed, coming.

Former Wisconsin quarterback sees his season — and college career — come to an end

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 1:07pm
The former Badgers' second season at Florida will end just like his first: watching from the sideline.

Kickoff time, TV information released for Wisconsin football vs. Penn State

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:53pm
Wisconsin is going for its first win against Penn State since 2011.

Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:30pm
Hundreds of injured birds are found each spring and fall after they've crashed into Chicago high-rises. Some are hurt, and many are killed. Rescue groups are hoping to change that.

Voters include Wisconsin men's basketball in preseason Associated Press rankings

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:18pm
Former Wisconsin standout AJ Storr is on the preseason No. 1 team in the country.

Wisconsin DNR requires burning permits in 13 counties as dry conditions continue

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:05pm
A lack of rain statewide, coupled with dead leaves and dry vegetation, have led to elevated wildfire concerns, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said.

Authorities closing some Milwaukee area park-and-ride lots that have become camps for homeless

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:00pm
Citing safety, authorities are closing two Milwaukee-area public parking lots where people have been living in tents, trailers and cars.

Lightning strike causes Portage house fire, knocks out power to nearby homes

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:25am
All residents and one animal escaped safely, but a couple of other animals were lost in the fire.

Salvatore's backs the Packers with Lombardi pizza

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:30am
The Lombardi, named after the famed late Packers coach Vince Lombardi, is an improved version of the Lambeaughini.

Big backups possible again on northbound I-39/90 south of Madison this week

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 9:10am
Big backups are possible again on northbound Interstate 39/90 south of Madison this week due to work on the Edgerton Road bridge.

Are 'they' really controlling the weather?

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 8:55am
No, we can't. And it's probably not best to consult U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene about such matters.

Driver dies in crash off Jefferson County road into tree

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 8:20am
The single-vehicle crash happened about 12:45 a.m. Saturday on County N in the town of Jefferson.

SOS: Miles but no refund for items filched from checked airline bag

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 8:00am
"I was stuck in Greece with no clothes or gifts until Aug. 17," she said. "I was in a tiny village with very (few) stores and sporadic internet."

Spoopy Garden on Madison's East Side is long on fun, light on scares

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 7:10am
While admittedly a little spooky, the main goal of the Spoopy Garden is to provide a welcoming art display that's heavy on fun while light on scares.

Adult fatally shot at youth flag football game in Milwaukee

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 6:55am
“The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation,” Milwaukee police said.

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