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UPDATE: Police investigating first homicide of the year

Police are looking for Edgar Ivan Salinas in connection with a shooting Friday night. They say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
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Madison police investigate Friday night shooting

Learn how to showshoe!

There's nothing like getting outside and having a little fun, although the weather may have hampered getting out and enjoying winter sports this season. More>>

Monona Fire Department working on structure fire

The City of Monona Fire Department is on scene at 2519 Monona Drive because of a working structure fire. More>>

Neumann criticized, but accepted stimulus money

He's criticized the economic stimulus program since day one, but records now show that Republican U-S Senate candidate Mark Neumann accepted stimulus funds for one of his companies. More>>

UW-La Crosse students forced out for months

Close to 300 University of Wisconsin La Crosse students have to pack up, and move out. More>>

UW-Parkside racial threats a hoax

Racial threats made against African-American students at UW-Parkside were a hoax. More>>

Reward goes up in dog death investigation

A reward is now up to $8,500 for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for the brutal death of a puppy. More>>

G.A.B. releases digital copies of Kleefisch recall petitions

The Government Accountability Board has released digital copies of recall petitions for Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. More>>

UPDATE: Tanker truck explodes near Whitewater

A propane tanker truck exploded and ignited several buildings at a farm cooperative just west of Whitewater. More>>

Go Red for Women: AHA campaign

The American Heart Association is celebrating heart health month with an important message for women. More>>

UW-Madison Chancellor leans toward finding Adidas in contract violation

During a meeting of the UW's Labor Licensing Policy Committee, UW-Madison's interim Chancellor David Ward says he is "inclined to believe" that Adidas is in breach of its contract with the University. More>>

UPDATE: Body of Mayville soldier returns home Friday

First Lieutenant David Johnson of Mayville will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. His funeral arrangements have been set including visitation and honors in his hometown this weekend. More>>