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Local digest for Wednesday, July 30, 2025
MADISON — Madison police are asking any recent guests who stayed at an Airbnb on the Far West Side to contact them after hidden cameras were found in the property.
Charge: Man broke into Minnesota Capitol through door he propped open hours earlier
The man who broke into the Minnesota State Capitol last weekend before twice returning to the grounds did so by sneaking in through a door he propped open hours earlier while in the building during regular hours, according to a…
Section of McKenna Boulevard on West Side to close Monday
The utility work will impact part of McKenna Boulevard south of Raymond Road.
SUMMER TRADITION
Above: A diver performs a twist in the air in the 10-and-under competition on Tuesday, the second and final day of Madison’s All-City Dive Meet at Parkcrest Swim and Tennis Club. Below left: Competitors wait on the pool deck for…
US stocks dip and break Wall Street's record-breaking, weeklong run
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s weeklong record-breaking run ran out of momentum Tuesday.
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Obituary index for Wed., July 30
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P&G to increase prices in part due to tariffs
NEW YORK — Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble offered an annual earnings outlook that was below analysts’ projections and said it would raise prices on about a quarter of its products in the U.S., due in part to higher…
3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell as Wisconsin football's training camp begins
The Badgers football coach addressed several topics following the first day of training camp in Platteville. Here's what information from Fickell caught our eye.
Bootleg margarine and farmer protests: A look back at Wisconsin's 'oleo wars'
Oleo, commonly known as margarine, has a long and controversial history in Wisconsin. Did you know that it only became legal to buy yellow oleo in the dairy state in 1967, after years of contention?
4 observations from Wisconsin football's first training camp practice
A senior defender looked in midseason form, the Badgers' depth along the offensive line was tested and more from a balmy training camp debut in Platteville.
Wisconsin governor's race shifts to toss-up with Evers not on the ballot
The last time Wisconsin voters cast ballots in a gubernatorial election that didn't include an incumbent candidate was in 2010.
Street closures through Monday for All-City Swim Meet
The three-day meet will be held at Hill Farm Swim Club on Madison's West Side.
Churchkey bar near UW-Madison not closing after all, owner says
In a reversal, the bar isn't closing as reported on its own website and social media.
Man stabbed on Madison's North Side
The 37-year-old victim's injuries were not life threatening, police said.
'You can't let that get personal': How Wisconsin football players handle money in the locker room
Between revenue sharing and NIL, college football players are making more above-board money than ever. Here's how the Badgers try to block out the bad of professionalizing college sports.
Wisconsin to lose millions aimed at teaching SNAP recipients healthy eating, savvy shopping
The cuts will also affect more than 100 nutritionists statewide, many of whom work for UW-Extension and other nonprofits.
Tom Still: Investing hub TitletownTech aims to give Green Bay another winner
On Lombardi Avenue within sight of Lambeau Field, TitletownTech is part innovation hub and part early-stage venture capital firm.
Final decision on Madison’s next police chief expected by the end of August
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners said they expect to announce the next chief of the Madison Police Department following interviews with the final three candidates.
Schools superintendent asks if Madison is ready for 'more choices for schools'
"We're neighborhood schools and we have been forever. ... Is it time for us to look to interject more choices, more options for families, for children to consider?"