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Korean War soldier's remains to be buried in Dodgeville

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:35pm
Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, was reported missing in action near Changnyeong, South Korea Sep. 1, 1950. Three years later, he was officially declared deceased by the Army. His remains were among a number of unknowns exhumed for identification…

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz to campaign in Milwaukee on Labor Day

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:30pm
Walz and Minnesota's First Lady Gwen Walz will be holding an event in Milwaukee on Monday.

UW-Madison students feel the heat of move-in day

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 3:17pm
Nearly 3,000 incoming UW-Madison students are expected to move into their residence halls for the fall semester Tuesday as temperatures rose above 90 degrees.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West make final cut for Wisconsin ballot in November

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 2:36pm
Kennedy will appear on the ballot this fall, even though he has suspended his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump.

Dinotto, from owners of D'Vino restaurant, about to open Downtown

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 12:30pm
Dinotto won't have any seating. It will be all carryout with many D'Vino menu items available for take-and-bake, including lasagna, stuffed shells and eggplant Parmesan.

Family displaced by Janesville home fire, authorities say

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 12:05pm
The occupants of the home had all safely evacuated and gathered across the street and no one was injured, authorities said.

Wisconsin Supreme Court won't take up Vos recall case

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 11:46am
The decision is the latest in a long list of blows to the effort to recall Vos, one of the Legislature's most powerful Republicans.

Topgolf entertainment center in Monona one step closer to reality

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 10:55am
It would be the first location in Wisconsin for Dallas-based Topgolf, which has 90 golf complexes in 36 states and 10 in other countries.

Where and why some KFC restaurants are closing

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 10:30am
The closings will result in the loss of 81 jobs at five locations in southern Wisconsin.

Packers will have new kicker after first roster cut is second-year player

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 10:20am
Roster cuts are underway as the Packers have to get to 53 players. Their first cut is on special teams and a player they used a sixth-round pick on.

Hands on Wisconsin: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can't compete with Donald Trump's lies

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 10:10am
Republicans are portraying Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, as dishonest for changing their positions (Harris was once opposed to fracking) and exaggerating the life experiences (Tim Walz never carried a weapon of war in combat and his…

Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash on South Side, Madison police say

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 9:50am
The crash happened about 9 a.m. in the area of West Olin Avenue and South Park Street, Madison police said.

Madison police say nothing suspicious in death of man at Peace Park Downtown

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 9:20am
Authorities haven't determined the cause of death, Madison police said.

Speeding driver injured in crash on East Side, Madison police say

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 7:05am
The single-vehicle crash happened about 1:20 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Milwaukee Street and North Fair Oaks Avenue.

Should the Apostle Islands be a national park? Area leaders aren't so sure

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 7:00am
Opponents say the summer tourism season is already overloaded with visitors, which has led to parking headaches and traffic issues in downtown Bayfield, a city of about 600 people.

Ep. 94 BadgerExtra podcast: Previewing Western Michigan and season statistics predictions

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 6:47am
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski talk about what to expect from Wisconsin’s opener against Western Michigan and give some statistical predictions for the season.

7 Madison area boys cross country runners to watch this fall

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 6:37am
From state stalwarts to breakout runners from last season, the Madison area has tons of boys cross country talent this fall. Here are seven runners to watch.

Wisconsin women's hockey star recovering from offseason surgery

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 6:23am
The Badgers' top-line center was forced to miss USA Hockey's summer events after wrist surgery. Here's an update on her status.

Defensive end hopes final performance leads to spot on Packers’ roster — but is ready if it doesn’t

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 6:13am
Aaron Mosby had an impactful game in the preseason finale but was it enough for him to make the 53-man roster? Teams must trim their rosters by 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Community meetings on Madison school referendum start Thursday

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:45am
Attendees will get an overview of the district’s budget, discuss the current condition of facilities, fill out a survey and be presented a “dream board” by district staff.

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