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Officers found the shell casings after they were sent to the 3200 block of South Gammon Road about 12:35 a.m., Madison police said.

At about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, officers were sent to the area of Midtown Road and South High Point Road after the shots were reported.

The Badgers shifted the date of their season-opening clash with Notre Dame, a decision that will make for a unique day and setting for a college football game.

Four people were hospitalized after two crashes involving teen drivers on Saturday in Grant County, authorities reported.

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