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The temperatures are getting colder and the fall colors are starting to show. There are a lot of fun events happening around Wisconsin to enjoy the autumn season.
Midwest Minutes: Four things to do around Wisconsin (Oct. 12-18)
MADISON, Wis. — The temperatures are getting colder and the fall colors are starting to show. There are a lot of fun events happening around Wisconsin to enjoy the autumn
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What was it that Simba’s bug-eating buddies told him in “The Lion King” again? You’ve got to put your past behind you? Hakuna Matata?
PACKERS-BEARS PREVIEW | Three things to watch as the Packers host the archrival Bears at Lambeau Field on Sunday
GREEN BAY — What was it that Simba’s bug-eating buddies told him in “The Lion King” again? You’ve got to put your past behind you? Hakuna Matata?
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Local musician Nick Brown has released Short Long-Term Memory, a new album celebrated with a release party at the Bur Oak on Madison’s east side.
Local musician Nick Brown releases new album at Bur Oak party
MADISON, Wis. — Local musician Nick Brown has released Short Long-Term Memory, a new album celebrated with a release party at the Bur Oak on Madison’s east side.
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From Madison Magazine: Few fall activities top taking in a stunning autumn vista from a dramatic lookout point. We’ve rounded up eight beautiful views in a range of distances from Madison.
Chase fall colors on these nearby hiking, driving and biking routes
Few fall activities top taking in a stunning autumn vista from a dramatic lookout point. We’ve rounded up eight beautiful views in a range of distances from Madison.
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New restrictions have stripped Medicaid coverage from certain legal immigrants, including refugees and victims of human trafficking, as part of broader federal changes to the health insurance program that are expected to force millions off their coverage.
Trump's Medicaid cuts strip refugees and other legal immigrants of their health coverage
The Trump administration has cut Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking victims. The new restrictions took effect at the start of October and
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With unique flavor combinations, fun toppings and interesting themes, these local coffee shops are killing it with the fall flavors.
20+ seasonal coffee specials we're falling for
With unique flavor combinations, fun toppings and interesting themes, these local coffee shops are killing it with the fall flavors.
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The government of Panama has declared a state of emergency as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes but reported damages in all 10 of Panama's provinces and two Indigenous territories.
Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities
Panama's government has declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes that shook the country. The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6, caused damage across all 10 provinces
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Madison police responded Saturday evening to an active scene outside the Social Justice Center following a report of people fighting, according to Dane County dispatch and Madison police.
Madison police investigate active scene outside Social Justice Center
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police responded Saturday evening to an active scene outside the Social Justice Center following a report of people fighting, according to Dane County dispatch and Madison
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A major transportation connection between Wisconsin and Iowa is nearly complete. The new Lansing Bridge, a $140 million project, is now set to open Nov. 6 — months ahead of its originally scheduled spring 2027 opening.
Residents eagerly anticipate Lansing Bridge completion
LANSING, Iowa (WKBT) — A major transportation connection between Wisconsin and Iowa is nearly complete. The new Lansing Bridge, a $140 million project, is now set to open Nov. 6
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Family and friends gathered to honor State Trooper Bradley Ritger, whose life was cut short by injuries he sustained while helping with a traffic pursuit last month.
Community remembers State Trooper Bradley Ritger at funeral service
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- Family and friends gathered to honor State Trooper Bradley Ritger, whose life was cut short by injuries he sustained while helping with a traffic pursuit
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Crews with the Interior Department on Saturday began a new phase of removing trees from the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington DC, the site of one of several Trump administration renovation projects wrapped up in litigation brought by groups seeking to stop those efforts.
Crews begin clearing 169 trees at DC golf course Trump plans to convert to championship course
(CNN) — Crews with the Interior Department on Saturday began a new phase of removing trees from the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington DC, the site of one of
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Pope Leo XIV on Saturday declared capital punishment ''inadmissible" as he marked the World Day Against the Death Penalty and his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.
Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as US plans to livestream execution
Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans
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Another beautiful day is expected across southern Wisconsin as we end the weekend; temperatures will climb back into the upper 70s to low 80s with less breezy conditions. #wiwx Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's Third Congressional District Rebecca Cooke made a series of agriculture-focused campaign stops Friday with a former U.S. Senator.
Rebecca Cooke calls for reversing tariffs, ending Iran war during agricultural campaign stops
VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's Third Congressional District Rebecca Cooke made a series of agriculture-focused campaign stops Friday with a former U.S. Senator.
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The breezy, yet warm and sunny, conditions will continue through the rest of the afternoon into the evening. Here's a look at what to expect through 9pm Saturday night. #wiwx Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
A local veteran received a life-changing companion Friday night when Nicole Rogich was officially united with Gilby, a service dog trained specifically to assist her.
Wisconsin veteran receives service dog after two-year community fundraising effort
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) — A local veteran received a life-changing companion Friday night when Nicole Rogich was officially united with Gilby, a service dog trained specifically to assist her.
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Congressman Derrick Van Orden met with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation leaders and local farmers Friday morning and received the Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Award for Agriculture.
Congressman Van Orden receives Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Award
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Congressman Derrick Van Orden met with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation leaders and local farmers Friday morning and received the Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau
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No arrests have been made after the Green County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Thursday morning at a residence in the Town of New Glarus.
No arrests made in New Glarus child sexual abuse materials investigation
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — No arrests have been made after the Green County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Thursday morning at a residence in the Town of New Glarus.
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Pierre Strong isn’t sure what his role will be on Sunday. If Kevin Zeitler knows his, he isn’t saying.
Will Pierre Strong upgrade the Packers’ run game? Will Kevin Zeitler make his debut? Both seem likely based on Friday’s injury report
GREEN BAY — Pierre Strong isn’t sure what his role will be on Sunday. If Kevin Zeitler knows his, he isn’t saying.
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A four-hour standoff with police ended in the arrest of a 34-year-old man who police said threatened to shoot officers and claimed to possess explosive devices.
Stoughton police arrest man after four-hour standoff
STOUGHTON, Wis. — A four-hour standoff with police ended in the arrest of a 34-year-old man who police said threatened to shoot officers and claimed to possess explosive devices.
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A 30-year-old Portage man is in custody after prosecutors charged him with 10 counts of child pornography.
Portage man faces 10 child sexual abuse materials charges
PORTAGE, Wis. — A 30-year-old Portage man is in custody after prosecutors charged him with 10 counts of child pornography.
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Community members and law enforcement officers from across the country are paying their respects to Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died in the line of duty at age 29.
Community honors Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger in Chippewa Falls
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Community members and law enforcement officers from across the country are paying their respects to Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died in the line
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Week 8 Wisconsin high school football scores.
Week 8 scores from around Wisconsin high school football
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Luigi Mangione should go to trial in state court for fatally shooting United Healthcare’s CEO because murder “has nothing to do” with the federal stalking charges he pleaded guilty to in August, Manhattan prosecutors said in a court filing Friday.
State prosecutors argue Luigi Mangione’s ‘different crimes’ mean double jeopardy doesn’t apply to him
(CNN) — Luigi Mangione should go to trial in state court for fatally shooting United Healthcare’s CEO because murder “has nothing to do” with the federal stalking charges he pleaded
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Verona held off Madison Memorial 20-14 on Friday night to clinch the Big Eight conference title.
Verona holds off Memorial to secure Big Eight title
VERONA, Wis. — Verona held off Madison Memorial 20-14 on Friday night to clinch the Big Eight conference title.
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HIGH-SCORING AFFAIR: Beaver Dam defeated Edgewood 50-30 at home to earn a share of the Badger Small Conference title.
Beaver Dam beats Edgewood to claim Badger Small title share
BEAVER DAM, Wis. — Beaver Dam defeated Edgewood 50-30 at home to earn a share of the Badger Small Conference title.
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SHARE CLINCHED: Belleville defeated Marshall 35-7 on Friday night to clinch at least a share of the Eastern Suburban Conference title in the Wildcats’ first season in the league.
Belleville routs Marshall to clinch Eastern Suburban title share
BELLEVILLE, Wis. — Belleville defeated Marshall 35-7 on Friday night to clinch at least a share of the Eastern Suburban Conference title in the Wildcats’ first season in the league.
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STREAK EXTENDED: Waunakee defeated Monona Grove 7-3 in a defensive battle, extending what is believed to be Wisconsin’s longest active conference winning streak to 39 games and securing a share of the Badger Large Conference title.
Waunakee outlasts Monona Grove to claim Badger Large title share
WAUNAKEE, Wis. — Waunakee defeated Monona Grove 7-3 in a defensive battle, extending what is believed to be Wisconsin’s longest active conference winning streak to 39 games and securing a
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India’s “Cockroach Party” started out in May as a Gen-Z internet joke that went viral. In July, it forced the government into its biggest climbdown in years.
India’s viral Gen-Z ‘Cockroach Party’ protesters are gearing up for Season 2
Mumbai (CNN) — India’s “Cockroach Party” started out in May as a Gen-Z internet joke that went viral. In July, it forced the government into its biggest climbdown in years.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden said the war in Iran is necessary, even as he acknowledged the conflict could make it more difficult for Republicans to retain control of Congress.
Van Orden defends war in Iran amid reelection bid
MADISON, Wis. — Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden said the war in Iran is necessary, even as he acknowledged the conflict could make it more difficult for Republicans to
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