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Local

The remains of a Soldier killed during World War II will be interred March 28, at St. Bernard's...

Flags to half-staff Tuesday for fallen WWII veteran from Middleton

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
Flags will fly at half-staff Tuesday to honor a Middleton-native who died during WWII.

Local

Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall reflects on Tanzania research, climate future

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Camberyn Kelley
UW-Madison students flooded Memorial Union to hear Ethologist Jane Goodall discuss her past research and her thoughts on the future’s environment.

Forecast

Even before yesterday's record breaking snow, we were already above average for this month.

Sunnier Skies to Start The Week

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kevin Corriveau
Back To Back Storms This Week

Local

MMSD parents file open records requests after they say district leaders ignore concerns

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Elizabeth Wadas
Imagine being a parent worried for your child’s safety and not being able to get more information from staff about what’s going on. That’s the reality one Madison mom says she has lived for more than 11 months. And she’s not alone.

Softball

UW softball takes series in a comeback win over Michigan State, 9-3

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Leah Doherty
The Badgers wrapped up the first weekend of Big Ten play with a series win at Michigan State.

Local

Snowboarders, skiers launch into cold waters at Tyrol Basin’s pond skim competition

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Skiers and snowboarders launched themselves down a snowy run into a landing zone of water with a goal of skimming across to the other side.

Local

Wisconsinites escape the winter weather at Olbrich’s Spring Flower Show

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Hundreds of flowers in all shapes, sizes, and textures were on display and attendees could take in the beauty and smells in the ‘flowering paradise.’

Nba

Nuggets beat Bucks 129-106 in clash of conference leaders

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 11 assists, Jamal Murray finished with 26 points and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 on Saturday night in a late-season showdown of the NBA’s conference leaders.

Crime

Monona PD: Car chase ends in crash, large drug arrest

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Gillian Rawling
A 26-year-old from Madison was arrested on the southwest side of the city after allegedly leading Monona Police on a car chase that ended in crashing his car, officials announced Sunday.

Local

Madison, ARPA fund new Centro Hispano center

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Benjamin Cadigan
The City of Madison and Centro Hispano have secured a site for the construction of a new Centro facility.
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Local

Monona Police investigate car in ditch

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Camberyn Kelley
Police are investigating a car on the side of the road on Saturday night, according to Monona Police Department.

Local

Madison mayoral candidates debate equity

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold
As election approaches, Mayoral candidates debate equity at Urban League forum.

Football

Badgers hold first spring practice under Luke Fickell

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
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By Leah Doherty
The Wisconsin Badgers held their first spring football practice in the Luke Fickell era on a day that felt less like spring, and more like winter.

Forecast

A Chilly Night Could Mean Icy Spots Tomorrow

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:10 PM CDT
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By Kevin Corriveau
Back To Back Storms This Week

Local

UW-Madison institute hosts cycling fundraiser to support vision research

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
The organization has consistently raised over $50,000 each year they host the event.

Local

Madison citywide plow begins at noon; roads will be challenging all day

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
Around noon Saturday, as the snowfall is letting up, the plow effort that has last all night will expand to encompass the entire city.

Local

Record-breaking snowfall hits Madison

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By Gillian Rawling and Kevin Corriveau
In the last 50 years only 8 seasons (including today) have had a daily snow accumulation of 1 foot or more.

News

City of Madison tests election equipment ahead of April 4

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:33 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
Communities across the state will have until April 3rd to do the tests on election equipment.

Local

Beloit Historical Society asking for proposals for historical property

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins
The Beloit Historical Society is asking developers to submit proposals for what to do with the Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead.

Local

Stretches of I-39 closed after downed utility lines during winter storm

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins and Gillian Rawling
Stretches of I-39 northbound and southbound are closed Saturday because of downed utility lines, Portage Police said in a Facebook post.

Local

Noah’s Arks’ newest animal-themed attraction: the “Chameleon”

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins
The “Chameleon” is the newest animal coming to Noah’s Ark. The color-changing, twisting slide will be at the Wisconsin Dells waterpark for the first time this summer.

Local

New LUCAS device aids firefighters responding to cardiac arrests

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Camberyn Kelley
A new lifesaving device has been added to the Madison Fire Department’s responding equipment. It will make it easier for fire personnel and EMTs responding to cardiac arrests to save the patient.

Crime

MPD warns against disguised scammers requesting money from community members

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Gillian Rawling
Madison Police Department is warning community members against the latest scam scammers may be using to get money.

Local

Rock Co. begins to phase out COVID resources as case numbers drop

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
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By Gillian Rawling
Three years to the month since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rock County Public Health Department (RCPHD) announced it would be scaling down certain resources as case numbers continue to drop.

Crime

Baraboo Police: Four adults found with illegal drugs, paraphernalia

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins
Four adults were charged Friday for the possession of illegal drug paraphernalia in the city of Baraboo, according to a Baraboo Police Department press release.

Local

Dane county emotional support dogs organization needs a helping hand

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Demand for Dogs On Call Inc.’s pet therapy services increased so much that it’s hard for handlers and pets to keep up.

Politics

“A complete surprise” Godlewski optimistic about Secretary of State job

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
The former state treasurer and US Senate candidate said the offer was completely unexpected.

Crime

Madison Police arrest four teenagers found in stolen car

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins
The City of Madison Police Department arrested four teenagers Thursday afternoon for operating a stolen vehicle with a loaded gun inside.

Crime

Pyramid scheme suspects indicted by federal grand jury in Wisconsin

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The suspects' schemes allegedly spread across four states.

News

Green Bay murder suspect Taylor Schabusiness found competent to stand trial

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff and Brittany Schmidt
A woman charged in a gruesome murder in Green Bay has been found competent to stand trial.

Local

New Walworth County Ordinance dealing with ATV/UTV use

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins
Walworth County passed an ordinance in December 2022 which requires cities that allow all-terrain vehicles—or ATV’s, and utility terrain vehicles—UTVs to let these vehicles use County roadways.

Crime

Darlington man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
A 30-year-old Darlington man is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, the police department stated Friday.

Local

Oh Baby! UWPD mounted unit Vetter surprises police dept.

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The stables for the University of Wisconsin police force are filled with the pitter-patter of little hooves.

Local

Reedsburg man wins $1.5 million in Megabucks jackpot

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins
Paul Kennedy, an electrician from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, won $1.5 million from the Megabucks jackpot this week.

Local

WSP confirms names in deadly Lake Delton crash in December

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The Wisconsin State Patrol confirmed the name of a West Bend man who died late last year in a crash on I-90/94 in Sauk Co.

News

Madison residents invited to watch test of voting equipment on Saturday

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Abigail Leavins
The public is invited to observe election equipment testing.

Local

Madison plows ready for springtime winter weather

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:17 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The wet snow that is expected coupled with warm pavement will likely leave some roads in Madison “greasy and slushy.”

Local

Name released of driver killed in Dodge Co. crash

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The Dodge Co. Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the driver killed in a weekend crash along U.S. Hwy. 151, in the Township of Beaver Dam.

Local

Drop the Puck on ALS hockey game Saturday raises money for local patients

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
The Madison Capitols will be lacing up their skates for the 6th annual Drop the Puck on ALS hockey game Saturday night.

Weather Headlines

Wisconsin cities declare snow emergencies as winter weather looms

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:11 AM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day as a late-winter storm impacts the region.

Crime

Suspect sought in sexual assault on Town of Oregon bike trail

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:08 AM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate the man accused of sexually assaulting a woman Thursday evening while she was walking in a park in the Town of Oregon.

Crime

6 arrested in plan to ship fentanyl to Madison, DOJ reports

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:32 AM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The suspects are accused of trying to ship more than 5kg of the deadly drug to the Wisconsin capital.

Crime

Passenger arrested after driver flees Madison crash

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:04 AM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
One person was arrested late Thursday night after two cars collided in a downtown Madison intersection, the police department reported.

Forecast

Heavy Snow Likely Saturday Morning

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:52 AM CDT
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By Charlie Shortino
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day

Local

Wisconsin health systems stay on top of fungus rapidly spreading across the U.S.

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Colton Molesky
Cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris are exploding across the U.S., with cases in 28 states, up from four in 2016.

Local

Monroe Fire Department explores different ways to recruit staff

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Tyler Peters
Al Rufer, MFD’s interim fire chief, said the department is looking to mix traditional ways of recruiting with new ones.

Local

Unresponsive jogger receives CPR from off-duty Madison firefighters

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
A 911 caller also reported the unresponsive jogger and MFD was dispatched to the same location within four minutes of receiving the call.

State

Wisconsin man pleads guilty to intimidating Black neighbors

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty Thursday to intimidating and interfering with Black residents who moved into a suburban Milwaukee apartment complex where he lived.

Local

Lake Monona Waterfront redesign project survey closes

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
The survey window for members of the public to share their thoughts on the Lake Monona redesign project ended Thursday.

Local

Family in disbelief after loved one killed while working at Middleton car dealership

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold
The family of the victim who was shot and killed during a disagreement with an MSI Auto customer is mourning the loss of their loved one.
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