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Name released of man found dead in Lake Waubesa

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Suspect in arrest where MPD officer was shot pleads in 11 cases

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Nick Viviani

Katoine Richardson faced 46 charges, including 20 felony counts, dating back to Nov. 2019.

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MPD investigation into stabbing last week still ongoing

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Nick Viviani

The Madison Police Department continues to investigate a stabbing late last week that sent a man to the hospital.

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Report: Infant in stolen car died after crash in Milwaukee

Updated: 7 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said Zarion Robinson was in a car seat in the stolen car’s back seat when it hit the minivan last Friday, minutes after the car was stolen.

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Bucks beat Hornets 124-115 for 5th consecutive victory

Updated: 9 minutes ago

By The Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 18 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-115 on Tuesday night to win their fifth straight and avenge one of their most embarrassing losses of the season.

Football

Badgers land Waunakee tight end Rob Booker

Updated: 47 minutes ago

By Leah Doherty

Luke Fickell landed his first in-state commit for the class of 2024, Waunakee tight end Rob Booker.

Business

Kia, Hyundai respond to some insurers refusing to cover cars deemed easy to steal

Updated: 52 minutes ago

By Vanessa Kjeldsen

These vehicles are almost twice as likely to be stolen, according to data from the Highway Loss Data Institute.

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Some vehicles no longer covered by Progressive, State Farm

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Rock County nursing program aims to combat nurse shortage

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Rock County nursing program aims to combat nurse shortage

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Marcus Aarsvold

UW Whitewater Rock County and Edgewood College partnered to start a new nursing program in an effort to educate and retain nurses for Southern Wisconsin communities.

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FIRST ALERT DAY: Friday

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Amanda Morgan

First Alert Day issued due to dangerous wind chills in the forecast.

Nfl

Rodgers believes decision could come in ‘couple of weeks’

Updated: 5 hours ago

By By The Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he doesn’t expect to make a decision on whether to play next season until after the Super Bowl

Local

Grant program works to improve quality of Madison neighborhoods

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Abriela Thiel

It’s a grant program that aims to help improve the quality of life in Madison neighborhoods.

State

Lawsuit seeks to block 2 measures from April ballot

Updated: 6 hours ago

By SCOTT BAUER

A lawsuit filed by criminal justice advocacy groups seeks to block two Republican-sponsored measures from appearing on the April ballot, arguing that they were not submitted on time to the correct elections officials

Local

Lil Wayne coming to Madison this spring

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Nick Viviani

Lil’ Wayne is pulling into Madison this spring as his latest tour gets underway.

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Salt vs. sand use: City of Madison Streets Division weighs in

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Phoebe Murray

“Finding that balance between what’s safe for the public and what’s right for the environment,” said Bryan Johnson with the City of Madison Streets Division.

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It’s National Plan for Vacation Day! Plan your next trip to Wisconsin Dells

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Abriela Thiel

NBC15′s Erin Sullivan sat down with Wisconsin Dells Communications Manager Leah Hauck-Mills to talk about planning your next trip.

Crime

MPD still investigating credit union robbery last week

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Nick Viviani

The Madison Police Department continues to investigate a robbery at a credit union on the city’s north side.

Crime

The art of forensics: How police sketches work in a digital world

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Michelle Baik

As electronics move us forward, law enforcement officials stand by another kind of technique-- one that relies on old-fashioned pencil and paper.

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Madisonians left in the dark after power surge zaps their appliances

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Camberyn Kelley

It’s the start of a new week and many Madison residents experienced damage to their personal items after a power surge last Friday.

National

Celsius class-action settlement could get you $250

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM CST

By CNN Newsource staff

Celsius has settled a class-action lawsuit over claims about the ingredients of its energy drinks.

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Spending in Wisconsin governor’s race shatters record

Updated: 11 hours ago

By SCOTT BAUER

Spending in Wisconsin’s governor’s race shattered the previous record by more than 75%, with more than $164 million spent on the contest won in the battleground state by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers

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Wisconsin lawmaker: PFAS pollution seems ‘insurmountable’

Updated: 11 hours ago

By By The Associated Press

A Wisconsin legislator says PFAS pollution in the state's waters seems “insurmountable.”

Local

From changing oil to making donuts, Zippy Lube changes gears

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:34 AM CST

By Phoebe Murray

The former Zippy Lube auto shop is now operating as Zippy Lube Coffee, Donuts & Fried Chicken.

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18-year-old arrested after allegedly fleeing from Portage Police

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Juliana Tornabene

Authorities arrested an 18-year-old after police say he allegedly led Columbia County authorities on a chase following a traffic stop.

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Officials name 18-year-old who died in Rock Co. crash involving semi

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:10 PM CST

By Juliana Tornabene

Officials have identified the 18-year-old who died following a crash involving a semi truck last Friday in Janesville.

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Wis. man helps wife fight Alzheimer’s with music

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:07 PM CST

By Michelle Baik

While many people have experienced the way music can brighten a day or heal a broken heart, one couple believes that a beautiful song can also fight disease.

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