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Agriculture: More women take lead role in farming

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 10:43am
While we’ve seen the number of farms in the U.S decrease, the number of women-led farms has increased.

Kelly Ripa announces ‘Live’ co-host news

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 10:24am
Kelly Ripa announced on Wednesday’s “Live” that her new co-host will be … you?

Jail time for teen who spiked teacher's drink

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 9:50am
A teenager who spiked her teacher's drink at Gillett High School is spending some time in jail.

Court: State doesn't have to pay for man's master's degree

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 9:43am
A Wisconsin appeals court says the state Department of Workforce Development doesn't have to pay for a man's master's degree.

UPDATE: Shooting near UW-Madison campus leaves students worried

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 9:24am
UPDATE: Many UW-Madison students are left worried after a 22-year-old man was shot at an outdoor party off campus near Langdon Street.

Wake Up Pet Pause: Uses for dish soap

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 8:23am
Dish soap is a versatile tool which can be used for much more than cleaning dishes. 

Hydroplaning tips to stay safe in rainy weather

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 8:16am
Central Wisconsin may be soggy Wednesday morning after a day of on and off rain.

LSU fans save man out of Milwaukee River

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 7:56am
Two men from Louisiana had their share of excitement while they were in town for the football game at Lambeau Field between Louisiana State University and the Wisconsin Badgers.

Cokie Roberts sees Trump/Clinton impacting down-ballot races in Wisconsin

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 7:28am
Election day is nine weeks from today and the final push for the White House has begun.

Man shot near UW-Madison campus speaks out from hospital bed

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 7:21am
The 22-year-old who was shot over the weekend at a party near UW-Madison is speaking out, only with our Madison affiliate 27 News.

Masked man was sleeping in vehicle he'd broken into

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 7:17am
Police in Kentucky say a man who broke into several vehicles at a Harrodsburg business was found sleeping inside one of the cars with a mask still over his face. 

12-year-old struck, killed by bus on 1st day of school

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 7:15am
A 12-year-old boy has been struck and killed by a school bus as he walked home from the first day of class in Kaukauna (kuh-KAW'-nah). 

Obama addresses continued impact of US secret war in Laos

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 4:05am
President Obama continued his historic visit to Laos, addressing the painful legacy of a bloody conflict that has continued to torment the Lao people five decades after the Vietnam War. 

Donald Trump Wants Plan to Defeat ISIS in 30 Days if Elected

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 2:12am
Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that he will he will ask his top military officials to formulate a plan for defeating ISIS in 30 days.

Couple Married 57 Years Shine in Photo Shoot Inspired by 'The Notebook'

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 2:09am
Clemma and Sterling Elmore fell for each other practically the moment that they met, going steady soon after and marrying each other four months later.

Boy hit by school bus in Kaukauna dies

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 11:11pm
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WBAY) – A 12-year-old boy struck by a school bus in Kaukauna has died from his injuries, police announced Tuesday night, less than 5 hours after the accident.

Brooks to intro 'Young Frankenstein,' talk about Wilder

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 11:03pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Young Frankenstein" will come alive in theaters once again on Oct. 5, with a live introduction from writer-director Mel Brooks, who will pay tribute to the classic spoof's late star Gene Wilder. 

Senate Democrats block measure to battle Zika virus

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 10:40pm
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats have for the third time blocked a Republican measure to battle the Zika virus. 

Wausau Club could become museum

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 10:31pm
The Wausau Club building could be turning into a Museum.

Marathon Co. reveals cost of investigation

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 10:27pm
Marathon County will spend four times the expected amount on an investigation into the county administrator.

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