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Local

Israeli-Palestinian expert warns that war de-humanizes people suffering

UW Madison expert warns against de-humanizing victims during Israel-Hamas war

Updated: 12 minutes ago
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By Marcus Aarsvold
A UW Madison Israeli-Palestinian conflict expert warned people not to de-humanize victims of war in Gaza.

Local

UW Madison graduate's son taken hostage by Hamas, still not released

UW Madison grad’s son taken hostage by Hamas, not among the released

Updated: 25 minutes ago
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Fifty-three days after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas, his family, with connections to Madison, is working to find out what happened to him.

Local

Ripley Green, Cambridge

Tribal nations tap into cannabis industry with Cambridge business owner’s help

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Michelle Baik
A Cambridge business owner is leading the charge, helping other indigenous people coast to coast to tap into the cannabis industry.

Forecast

Definitely not as chilly as this morning

Sunshine is back Wednesday

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kevin Corriveau
The latest forecast from the First Alert Weather Team.

State

FILE - Wisconsin's Braelon Allen celebrates his touchdown run during the second half of an...

Badgers’ running back Braelon Allen will enter NFL draft

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
Allen declared he would enter the NFL draft on Tuesday with a video posted on social media.

State

Kwik Trip is recalling fruit cups, cantaloupe cups and fruit trays due to Salmonella concerns

Kwik Trip recalls fruit cups, trays over Salmonella concerns

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
Kwik Trip used cantaloupe from TruFresh, which expanded its recall due to Salmonella contamination.

Crime

Jesus Medrano III

Kenosha man gets life in prison for fatally stabbing his father, stepmother with a machete in 2021

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Three child relatives fled the couple’s home through a window during Medrano’s machete attack.

State

Culver's brings back its Hot Cocoa Concrete Mixer and unveils a shake version.

Culver’s brings back one cold take on hot cocoa and reveals a new one

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
Culver’s fans can now enjoy a new, sweet treat when they head to their favorite restaurant.

State

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2023 Wisconsin deer harvest falls well short of recent average

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
Every single region of Wisconsin saw fewer deer killed during this past gun-deer season than the recent average totals, new Dept. of Natural Resources figures show.

Crime

Mark Parks, Jr., was charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of...

Madison homicide suspect’s preliminary hearing delayed

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
The second man arrested in connection with a shooting at a Madison apartment complex over the summer made his first court appearance on Monday.
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Local

NBC15 Share Your Holiday drives aims to raise $75,000 on Giving Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday provides opportunity to fight hunger during Share Your Holidays

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lila Szyryj
Giving Tuesday is upon us and donors to NBC15 Share Your Holidays will get the chance to make their dollars go twice as far this year.

Local

Tomah packaging plant to close in January

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
A packaging plant in Tomah will shutter its doors shortly after the new year affecting nearly 100 workers there.

Local

Cardboard cut-out of Gilda's Club logo

“Gilda’s Club” marks big anniversary in Madison

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
Since 2008, the Gilda’s Club chapter in Madison has helped thousands of families whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Local

Robert Canfield, Lafayette County Sheriff's Office

Lafayette Co. deputy sheriff remembered for his dedication and humor

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Camberyn Kelley
Colleagues remember the life of a Lafayette County deputy sheriff who died over a week ago.

Local

Family, friends honor UW Platteville Athletic Director and her unborn child

Family, friends honor UW Platteville Athletic Director and her unborn child

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 6:33 PM CST
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By Marcus Aarsvold
UW Platteville Athletic Director Dr. Kristina Navarro-Krupka’s friends and family said goodbye to a beloved coach, teacher and soon-to-be-mother at her funeral service.

Local

HungerCare Delivery in Hillsboro

‘What health care looks like: Hospital delivers healthy foods to doorsteps

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
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By Michelle Baik
A hospital in central Wisconsin is showing that health care is so much more than a visit to the doctor.

Politics

Absentee ballots are seen during a count at the Wisconsin Center for the midterm election...

Official who posted ‘ballot selfie’ in Wisconsin has felony charge dismissed

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 5:06 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
A local official who posted a photo of his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election had felony charges against him dropped Monday.

Local

Emmy win for Ho-Chunk Nation

Ho-Chunk storytellers boast first Emmy win for Nation

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 5:01 PM CST
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By Michelle Baik
With one remarkable story, the Ho-Chunk Nation took home a historic prize at the 65th Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards.

Local

Officials hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Madison Public Market, on Mon., Nov. 27, 2023.

Madison Public Market groundbreaking marks next step for the project

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 3:48 PM CST
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By Nick Viviani
Madison city leaders broke ground Monday morning on the coming public market, marking the next step for the years-in-the-making project.

Local

The Henry Vilas Zoo is welcoming a new capybara, Peru, and she will join their male capybara,...

Henry Vilas Zoo welcomes new capybara following Fiona’s death

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 2:16 PM CST
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By Nick Viviani
The Henry Vilas Zoo’s lone capybara is getting a new friend.

State

Wisconsin State Patrol

Wisconsin State Patrol outlines busy, snowy Thanksgiving weekend

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 12:47 PM CST
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By Nick Viviani
With more people hitting the road than ever before, Wisconsin State Patrol troopers were called to help stranded drivers nearly 400 times.

Politics

FILE - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks with reporters in the state Capitol, Oct. 17, 2023, in...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used alternate email under name of Hall of Fame pitcher, report says

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 11:14 AM CST
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By Scott Bauer
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has been using an alternative state email account under the name of a late Hall of Fame baseball player as a security measure, his spokesperson said.

Local

One Madison coffee roaster has been declared a cut above the rest by being named the best...

Madison coffee roaster awarded ‘best coffee in the world’

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:04 AM CST
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By Benjamin Cadigan and Lila Szyryj
JBC Coffee Roasters won the #1 Coffee of 2023 award in an international competition at the Coffee Review.

Crime

Madison Police say the sight of bullets on the outside of a home led them to the adult and child.

MPD: Bullet hits bed of sleeping adult and child

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 6:56 AM CST
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By Philomena Lindquist
MPD says they don't have anyone in custody for firing the shots.

Local

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Rollover crash in Madison injures one

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 2:47 AM CST
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By Taylor Bowden
MPD reports the only reported injury was to a person inside the rolled over SUV.

Local

Elk spotted in McFarland

‘Reindeer from Santa’: Elk spotted in McFarland streets

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Michelle Baik
An elk roaming the streets of McFarland is reported to have wandered around the state, possibly in search of a love interest.

Local

Christmas tree hunt

Wisconsinites hunt for perfect Christmas tree on snowy Thanksgiving weekend

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Camberyn Kelley
From Fraser fir to spruce, tree buyers were able to cut down their own trees just in time for the holidays.

Local

Elver Park in Madison

Madisonians take to Elver Park to enjoy first snowfall

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 4:46 PM CST
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Drew Doering looked out of his window Sunday morning and decided to go disc golfing.

Local

A new iPhone feature is causing concern among officials and parents.

Madison Area Crime Stoppers warns iPhone users after newest iOS update

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 1:08 PM CST
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By Mackenzie Davis
Madison Area Crime Stoppers is warning iPhone uses of a new feature in the latest iOS update.

Local

US 12/18 on Sunday, Nov. 26 during the first significant snowfall of the year in Madison.

State Patrol: Crashes, slide offs reported Sunday morning during first snowfall

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:13 AM CST
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By Mackenzie Davis
State Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down, use your headlights, and to not use cruise control.

Local

‘No purchase is too small:’ Madison businesses encourage local holiday shopping

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 10:02 AM CST
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Manager of Madison Modern Market Emma Stepien says that neat, locally-owned shop in your neighborhood will only stay open if you shop there.

Local

Adams Co. woman walking dog, shot by hunter, won't press charges

Adams Co. woman shot by hunter won’t press charges

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Marcus Aarsvold
An Adams County woman does not plan to press charges against the man who shot her while hunting on her property.

Local

The newest addition to the City of Madison Division Streets crew, the double wing plow truck.

Madison Streets Division set to plow roads in anticipation of Sunday snow

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM CST
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By Tyler Peters
The city says 32 trucks will be sent to cover the Street Division’s salt route network.

International

Pope Francis smiles as he waves at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's...

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 10:32 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.

Crime

Madison Police Department logo

MPD: Woman threatens attendant with knife, rock: “I’ve got something for you.”

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 3:55 AM CST
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By Kaleia Lawrence
When the attendant called 911, the woman ran back towards the room the argument started.

Local

Santa Claus made his way to Beloit for its annual holiday parade.

Beloit holds 31st annual holiday parade

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:44 PM CST
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By Tyler Peters
Hundreds of people lined up and down Grand Avenue downtown and got to see plenty of decorative floats make their way down the street.

Local

Shine On Madison

Families gather for seasonal lights ceremony in downtown Madison

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
Santa made a stop in Madison on Friday night, helping to spread holiday cheer by plugging in the light display at Lisa Link Peace Park.

Local

Henry Vilas Zoo lights

Holiday lights return to Henry Vilas Zoo

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
The Henry Vilas Zoo was aglow with holiday cheer Friday night as people braved the chilly weather to check out this year’s holiday lights.

Local

Support Dane Co. pets and wildlife this #GivingTuesday

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:32 PM CST
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By Shaina Nijhawan
DCHS will share heartwarming stories of pets and wildlife who received care at their shelter, in hopes of inspiring people to give back in an impactful way.

Local

Car Crash

Two drivers hospitalized after Richland Co. crash

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
Highway 60 was closed for more than an hour while officials investigated and the scene was cleaned up.

Local

Edgewater Hotel holiday tree lighting

The Edgewater hosts annual tree lighting

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
Santa, Mrs. Claus and Bucky Badger all visited the hotel to spread holiday cheer.

Local

Robert Canfield, Lafayette County Sheriff's Office

‘Heart of service’: Lafayette Co. officials mourn loss of deputy sheriff

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
Canfield was also the recipient of the NBC15 Making a Difference Award.

Local

More than 1.5 million lights are on display in Janesville at the Rotary Botanical Gardens.

More than 1.5 million lights shine at Janesville Rotary Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Show

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
More than 1.5 million lights are on display for the Rotary Botanical Gardens 2023 Holiday Light Show.

Local

Crash on the Madison Beltline westbound near Gammon Road.

Two separate crashes on WB Beltline slow traffic

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
The crash happened just before 5 p.m. Friday and is estimated to take an hour to clear, the DOT alert noted

Local

Ho-Chunk Day celebrates thriving Native American culture

Ho-Chunk Day celebrates thriving Native American culture in Wisconsin

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Ho-Chunk Nation tribal members celebrate Ho-Chunk Day in Wisconsin with traditional food, games and community gatherings.

Local

A local record store in Madison celebrated Black Friday with dozens of customers lining up...

Madison record store’s Black Friday line goes ‘round and ‘round

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 5:39 PM CST
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By Kylie Jacobs
A local record store in Madison celebrated Black Friday with dozens of customers lining up around the block to get limited editions of their favorite artist’s records.

Local

George Solis

Tomah man arrested after Thanksgiving stabbing

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 5:37 PM CST
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Though an active investigation, Sparta police say the incident appears to be isolated and there is no perceived danger to the public.

State

File photo of cantaloupe.

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 4:17 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases.

Local

A Middleton native makes her national Broadway touring debut in the place she calls home....

Middleton native makes national Broadway tour debut in Overture’s My Fair Lady

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 2:15 PM CST
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By Maria Lisignoli
A Middleton native makes her national Broadway touring debut in the place she calls home. Michelle Lemon is in the ensemble of My Fair Lady and also plays Lady Boxington.

State

Black River Falls woman missing

Black River Falls woman missing

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 12:51 PM CST
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By Heather Knox
A Black River Falls woman has been reported missing after the kayak she is thought to have left the area in was found.
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