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A fire in Sauk City is now under control, but firefighters are still putting out hot spots. More>>
Madison Police have arrested 46-year-old Reginald B. Kellum and tentatively charged with two counts of disorderly conduct.
Police arrested him Friday in connection to a girl being grabbed at the Hy-Vee on East Washington Ave. on May, 6. More>>
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night. More>>
A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol. More>>
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders. More>>
After months of controversy, a State Assembly committee has decided against a provision to allow bow hunting closer to schools. More>>
Opponents of new national education standards are hoping to put a stop to them here in Wisconsin, but public school officials say that would be a big mistake. More>>
Wisconsin lawmaker Tammy Baldwin delivered her first speech from the Senate floor Wednesday. More>>
As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>
On Wednesday, the law enforcement torch run began its tour across the state, beginning at the Capitol. More>>
A criminal investigation is playing out on social media, after a thief posted a photo of himself holding a stolen iPad, to the victim's Facebook page More>>
Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) is writing a book. More>>
Officials say one child is dead and another is unaccounted for after a gravel slide in a St. Paul park. More>>
Several CDC TV ads are designed to scare smokers into quitting. Here in Wisconsin, experts say it may be working. More>>
Officer to be nominated for life-saving award. More>>
President Barack Obama plans to visit the area on Sunday.
The Oklahoma Insurance Department says the financial cost of the tornado could exceed $2 billion More>>
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation. More>>
Two young giraffes have joined the Henry Vilas Zoo family. More>>
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week. More>>
Police search for a suspect after a report of shots fired in the Town of Beloit. More>>
A new report says the sand mining and natural gas industries have given Wisconsin candidates nearly $758,000 dollars since 2007, with contributions spiking last year as sand mining took off in the state. More>>
The Wisconsin State Patrol plans to mobilize the State Patrol Air Support Unit on a regular basis this summer to crack down on speeders. More>>
A bill up for vote on Wednesday would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin from using drones unless they have a search warrant or legitimate reason. More>>
The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active military members all summer starting on Memorial Day. More>>
Advocates and opponents are gathering before the Legislature's education committees to discuss the common core standards for teaching math and English in Wisconsin. More>>
The Milwaukee Brewers are planning to honor the Wauwatosa police officer who was gunned down Christmas Eve while on duty. More>>
A Milwaukee man has claimed a $1 million prize from Saturday's record $590.5 million Powerball jackpot drawing. More>>
Courtesy: Janesville Police Dept.A Janesville man has been arrested for his 55th OWI offense after a hit and run accident. More>>
It promises to help with your dog's anxiety and behavior problems without going to the vet or using medications. More>>
44 people were displaced Tuesday night after a broken water pipe in their apartment building. More>>
An apartment complex on Madison's south side is getting a makeover. More>>
If you're a fan of the "Wizard of Oz," starting Wednesday you can learn the untold story of the witches of Oz as "Wicked" opens in Madison. More>>
The Legislature's budget committee approved changes to the state's foodshare program. More>>
Middleton elementary school students benefit from state-sponsored disaster response training More>>
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County is taking a semi of supplies to Oklahoma. More>>
The state Joint Finance Committee approved pulling money from the state's environmental management fund to cover sand mining inspections. More>>
The Legislature's budget committee delayed a vote on whether to have every high school junior in Wisconsin take the ACT college entrance exam. More>>
We often hear about bullying in schools and among children, but the problem stretches even further than that. More>>
Public safety workers could collectively bargain over their health insurance premiums, but not other costs of their plan under action taken by the state Joint Finance Committee. More>>
In a week full of controversial proposals at the State Capitol, the Joint Finance Committee is expected to vote on one Tuesday that would allow the state to sell a variety of properties. More>>
The weather service says the tornado's path was 17 miles long and 1.3 miles wide. More>>
The Kohler Co. has been ordered to pay $9.6 million to a marine engine and generator manufacturer in Massachusetts for infringing on two of its patents. More>>
The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on Sunday. More>>
The Legislative Joint Finance Committee voted to increase the amount of time a retired state worker must wait to be re-hired for a state job. More>>
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into a flawed Milwaukee sting as part of a larger review into how agents handle certain sensitive cases. More>>
A newspaper reports Dane County officials say Brent Brozek had two court-ordered mental health commitments and lost his job driving a cab in January after complaints that he threatened to kill a passenger. More>>
Janesville police arrested two people in connection with the sale of heroin at a home on Cherry Street last night. More>>
A Brookfield restaurant named for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is opening a second location. More>>
It would be harder to recall a local Wisconsin elected official from office under a proposal up for a hearing before a legislative committee. More>>
Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to review provisions in Gov. Scott Walker's executive budget on Tuesday that would end ballast water discharge fees for Great Lakes shipping in two years. More>>
The state Department of Natural Resources is waiving fees for the first weekend in June to encourage people to try new outdoor activities. More>>
Winds of around 75 mph ripped through the Tri-County Airport early Monday, damaging four hangars and four private planes. More>>
One detective is picking up where other investigators left off decades ago, tackling two unsolved homicides dating back to 1986. More>>
Marinette Marine has put the finishing touches on a 3-year, $74 million expansion. More>>
A terminally ill Wisconsin woman completed one of her life goals over the weekend: graduating from college. More>>
Lawmakers will debate a plan this week that would penalize state workers who smoke. More>>
The trial for a Wisconsin farmer accused of selling raw milk will begin on Monday in Baraboo. More>>
Military veterans who attend schools in the University of Wisconsin System could soon have a better chance of finishing their degrees on time thanks to a bipartisan Assembly bill. More>>
Be sure to buckle up, police across the state have stepped up patrols this week, as part of the annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign. More>>
UW-Madison student, Brent E. Newman, 19, admitted to starting a fire in Sellery Hall early Saturday morning.
The fire started on the 9th floor of Sellery Hall on West Johnson Street. More>>
Legislation introduced last week would give election observers more access to the interaction between voters and poll workers. More>>
Authorities say a vehicle carrying two adults and three children ran a red light and collided with the cab of a semi. More>>
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is one step closer to a new look. More>>
A woman involved in a crash Sunday in the Town of Deerfield has died. More>>
The average price of gas in Madison has risen about 20 cents per gallon over the past week. More>>
Investigators are looking for the cause of a house explosion in Eau Claire County on Sunday. More>>
The Legislature's budget committee is set to consider Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to more than double the amount of time a public employee must stay retired before being hired for another job. More>>
Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to consider Governor Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime. More>>
A spring storm is traveling through Wisconsin on Sunday, with high winds causing power outages throughout the southern portion of the state. More>>
Graduation day brought two big names to Milwaukee to motivate college grads as they face their futures. More>>
A unique race in Madison puts participants in the middle of a big mess. More>>
Hundreds gathered in Stoughton this weekend for the annual Syttende Mai festivities. More>>
Four years ago Sunday, one of the largest animal seizures in our area took place at the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Richland County. More>>
Police arrested one suspect for the Janesville south side residential burglaries, they are looking for one other suspect. More>>
Artificial food dyes have long been used in the food we eat, but in recent years studies have shown a possible risk to children. More>>
Walker's budget would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws and not require them to disclose interest rates. More>>
A bill in the Wisconsin would not require employees to get the flu shot, including employees at hospitals and nursing homes. More>>
Washburn County sheriff's officials say they consider the case of a 15-year-old girl missing for 17 years still open and active. More>>
A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position. More>>
Wisconsin Tea Party members shot flaming arrows and shotguns at a stack of paper as large as the tax code, saying it should be simplified. More>>
An 8-year-old boy in Lafayette County was killed Friday when he was run over by a skid steer loader. More>>
In this week's Angie's List segment, clothes dryers are a modern convenience many of us can't live without, but we don't always remember it needs maintenance. If your dryer is hot to the touch, or take more than one cycle to dry clothes, you may need your vents checked. More>>
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