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UPDATE: New MU poll shows Gov. Walker with six point lead

The Marquette University Law School will release its most recent political poll Wednesday afternoon. More>>

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Shooting victim now criminally charged

Criminal charges are filed against Kerry Steele, the victim in the May 3 shooting on Madison's north side. More>>

Fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals shot in Milwaukee

An armed fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals was shot and critically wounded on Milwaukee's south side. More>>

UPDATE: Wis. joins Skechers settlement

The shoe company's claims regarding four of its products will cost it $40 million More>>

Public can choose name of four falcon chicks

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is asking the public to vote on the names of four falcon chicks that hatched at its Blount Generating Station power plant on May 13. More>>

High school decides not to factor GPA in parking plan

Arab High School ultimately decided against a plan to distribute parking passes based on grade level and grade point average. More>>

OSHA fines Dodge Co. company after chemical accident

A Dodge County company faces workplace violations in connection with a chemical accident last year that lead to the death of one worker. More>>

Cats rescued from town of Middleton duplex fire

Everyone was able to get out safely during a duplex fire just outside of Madison. Fire crews had to go in and bring out two cats stuck inside the burning building. More>>

Madison man arrested for drugs in mini-van

A 30-year-old Madison man is arrested after drugs were found in his mini-van. The man was stopped at a red light and found with his eyes "rolled back." More>>

Marquette Poll shows Obama, Romney in tie among Wis. voters

According to the newest political poll from Marquette Law School, President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are tied among likely Wisconsin voters. More>>

Madison among top 10 most bikeable cities

Madison has been ranked number five of the top 10 pilot large cities using a new bikeability rating called, Bike Score. More>>

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Police ask suspected newlywed murderer to turn himself in
Police ask suspected newlywed murderer to turn himself in
Authorities are encouraging a newlywed suburban Chicago man wanted in the stabbing death of his wife to turn himself in, as 32 law enforcement agencies and the FBI hunt for him.More >>
Authorities are encouraging a newlywed suburban Chicago man wanted in the stabbing death of his wife to turn himself in, as 32 law enforcement agencies and the FBI hunt for him.More >>
UPDATE: Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
UPDATE: Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress
John Edwards' defense team has rested their case Wednesday morning without having the former presidential candidate or his mistress, Rielle Hunter, take the witness stand.More >>
John Edwards' defense team has rested their case Wednesday morning without having the former presidential candidate or his mistress, Rielle Hunter, take the witness stand.More >>
Romney closer to clinching GOP nomination
Romney closer to clinching GOP nomination
Mitt Romney is 155 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
Mitt Romney is 155 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.More >>
Obama raises nearly $44 million for campaign, Dems in April
Obama raises nearly $44 million for campaign, Dems in April
According to Obama's campaign, 400,000 donors contributed last month, including 169,000 who donated for the first time.More >>
According to Obama's campaign, 400,000 donors contributed last month, including 169,000 who donated for the first time.More >>
Report: Maternal deaths halved in 20 years
Report: Maternal deaths halved in 20 years
A new U.N. report says the global mortality rate for women giving birth has decreased by half over the past two decades.More >>
A new U.N. report says the global mortality rate for women giving birth has decreased by half over the past two decades.More >>
Bear sightings in Wisconsin growing
Bear sightings in Wisconsin growing
Bear sightings continue to become more common in central Wisconsin according the Department of Natural Resources.More >>
Bear sightings continue to become more common in central Wisconsin according the Department of Natural Resources.More >>
Click it or Ticket Campaign begins May 21
Click it or Ticket Campaign begins May 21
Wisconsin will notice a strict Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization effort starting May 21 and ending June 3.More >>
Wisconsin will notice a strict Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization effort starting May 21 and ending June 3.More >>
Man reunited with family after police spend night trying to figure out who he is
Man reunited with family after police spend night trying to figure out who he is
A mentally challenged man is reunited with family members after police spend the night trying to figure out who he is.More >>
A mentally challenged man is reunited with family members after police spend the night trying to figure out who he is.More >>
71-year-old man killed in Rock County crash
71-year-old man killed in Rock County crash
Rock County officials say an elderly man was killed Tuesday night after a rollover crash in Fulton Township.More >>
Rock County officials say an elderly man was killed Tuesday night after a rollover crash in Fulton Township.More >>
Waupaca iron foundry sold to private equity firm
Waupaca iron foundry sold to private equity firm
A Waupaca iron foundry is being sold to a New York private equity firm.More >>
A Waupaca iron foundry is being sold to a New York private equity firm.More >>