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Middleton woman killed her 2 children and shot their father before killing herself

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 5:08pm
Court records show the children's parents had been in an ongoing custody dispute following the father's release from federal prison.

FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 4:50pm
Smartwatches and smart rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Wednesday that applies to all such devices, regardless of…

Middleton reschedules vigil to support those affected by incident in which mom killed 2 children

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 4:48pm
The vigil will now be held on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Lakeview Park in Middleton.

Wisconsin men's basketball sophomore's dunk featured on 'SportsCenter' Top 10 plays

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 3:09pm
The guard was featured for the second time this season, with both dunks among the best plays all year for the Badgers.

Wisconsin bills to fight 'forever chemicals' pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 2:17pm
The Assembly plans to meet for a last time on Thursday, while the Senate will return for a final day in March.

Wisconsin volleyball's spring schedule includes free match at the UW Field House

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 2:07pm
The arrival of a new setter allowed coach Kelly Sheffield to schedule three matches. Here's how to catch the Badgers.

Fitchburg bank robbed Wednesday morning, police say

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:35pm
The robber entered the bank, demanded cash, and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, Fitchburg police reported.

Man dies when silo collapses on him in Green County, authorities say

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:20pm
The man, whose name was being withheld, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Green County Coroner’s Office.

Robots and happy workers: Productivity surge helps explain US economy's surprising resilience

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:22am
Across the United States, chronic worker shortages have led many companies to invest in machines to do some of the work they can’t find people to do. They’ve also been training the workers they do have to use advanced technology…

Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Jefferson stepping down

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:37am
Jefferson's departure leaves the state party with the task of finding new leadership as it heads into the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this summer.

The projected NCAA hockey brackets and where Wisconsin teams stand

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:27am
The Badgers women's hockey team took a step toward securing a top tournament spot, while stumbles cost the men's team.

NBA G League standout Ryan Rollins signs 2-way contract with Bucks

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 9:55am
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract.

Cooks' Exchange: Many flavors with few ingredients

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 9:25am
While recently searching through countless cookbooks for one in particular, I finally discovered New York Times bestselling author Phyllis Pellman Good’s “5-Ingredient Quick and Easy Cookbook for Stove-Top and Oven!”

How becoming an event specialist helped reinforce this Middleton senior's love for gymnastics

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:35am
The first serious injury and subsequent setback left Kenavan Lindner questioning to continue with gymnastics. The answer was simply turning to the event she loved most full time.

Middleton shooting tragedy: Vigil planned, school resumes Wednesday

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:15am
"When they put out (that) three people died yesterday morning, I just broke," neighbor Tyjeana Galloway said.

Hands on Wisconsin: Paired lawmakers miss cherry-picking voters

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:10am
After the state Supreme Court threw out Wisconsin's old gerrymandered district maps, Republicans in the Legislature decided to approve maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers. State Republicans were worried that other maps might give the Democrats a bigger electoral advantage.

Chicago Tribune: 'Retirement’ of rising Wisconsin star Mike Gallagher is a bad sign for GOP

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:00am
How much room is left in the Grand Old Party for those who don’t tow the MAGA line, 100% of the time?

This Stoughton senior is on the attack in quest for first state wrestling title

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 6:25am
Cole Sarbacker, whose extended family has a tradition of competing in wrestling, will make his fourth appearance at the WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.

Wisconsin Senate sends $2B tax cut to Gov. Tony Evers, but it's unclear if he'll approve it

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 5:55am
Evers said he has looked over the bills and he's "sure there are some that we would agree on."

Voters decide primary races for Dane County Board, other local offices

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 8:57pm
Voters narrowed down candidates for races in Dane County, Sun Prairie, Monona and the Middleton-Cross Plains School District.

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