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The car crash victims never fled from police or committed a crime. They were on their way home, to an oil change or to a friend's house. Yet they were
Police chases put innocent drivers at risk
The car crash victims never fled from police or committed a crime. They were on their way home, to an oil change or to a friend's house. Yet they were
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The $2 billion request would cover new UW-Madison residence halls, the Humanities Building demolition and new site and several dorm and facility renovations at other UW System schools.
Reviled Humanities Building would finally go, new dorms would rise under UW capital budget
The $2 billion request would cover new UW-Madison residence halls, the Humanities Building demolition and new site and several dorm and facility renovations at other UW System schools.
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The $730 million budget request comes amid changeups in the governor’s office and the statehouse.
UW system requests $730 million to fund tuition freeze, AI infrastructure
The $730 million budget request comes amid changeups in the governor’s office and the statehouse.
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In an 11-page opinion, city attorney Mike Haas said three state laws effectively bar police from complying with a July 27 subpoena from interim police monitor Aeiramique Glass.
Madison city attorney says independent monitor cannot get records in Corey Ruiz shooting
In an 11-page opinion, city attorney Mike Haas said three state laws effectively bar police from complying with a July 27 subpoena from interim police monitor Aeiramique Glass.
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Should WEC not remove Skinner from the ballot, the lawsuit says it would be an “incredible waste of public resources” to allow voters to cast ballots for an ineligible candidate.
Democrats sue to remove Republican Senate candidate who voted in 2 states from ballot
Should WEC not remove Skinner from the ballot, the lawsuit says it would be an “incredible waste of public resources” to allow voters to cast ballots for an ineligible candidate.
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Tech giant Oracle is dropping a lawsuit against Wisconsin utility regulators over new rules to protect ratepayers from the costs of meeting data centers' energy needs.
Oracle drops lawsuit against Wisconsin regulators over data center rules
Tech giant Oracle is dropping a lawsuit against Wisconsin utility regulators over new rules to protect ratepayers from the costs of meeting data centers' energy needs.
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At least 20 of the fatalities involved people who were not wearing a seatbelt, even though their machines were equipped with them.
Lack of helmets, seatbelts major factor in ATV/UTV deaths in 2026
At least 20 of the fatalities involved people who were not wearing a seatbelt, even though their machines were equipped with them.
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Organizers hope the 61-year-old festival can serve as an opportunity for community healing.
Orton Park Festival will go on as organizers hope it will aid healing
Organizers hope the 61-year-old festival can serve as an opportunity for community healing.
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A new proposal from the Trump administration could overhaul federal standards for Head Start programs nationwide, including in Wisconsin, where more than 12,000 low-income children participate in the
Trump proposal could reshape Head Start for 12,000 Wisconsin kids
A new proposal from the Trump administration could overhaul federal standards for Head Start programs nationwide, including in Wisconsin, where more than 12,000 low-income children participate in the
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The Fitchburg Police Department will spend six months testing the new cameras before deciding whether to move forward.
Fitchburg tests alternative license plate readers after canceling Flock contract
The Fitchburg Police Department will spend six months testing the new cameras before deciding whether to move forward.
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Hayden Panettiere, the actress who grew up before television audiences and later starred in the TV show “Nashville," has died. She was 36.
Hayden Panettiere, best know for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who grew up before television audiences and later starred in the TV show “Nashville," has died. She was 36.
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Tommy John, the namesake of a revolutionary elbow surgery that has saved thousands of pitchers' careers over the past five decades, including his own, has died at the age of 83, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Sunday.
Tommy John, All-Star pitcher whose pioneering surgery changed baseball, dies at 83
Tommy John, the namesake of a revolutionary elbow surgery that has saved thousands of pitchers' careers over the past five decades, including his own, has died at the age of 83, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Sunday.
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Your ballot Nov. 3 will pose three possible changes to Wisconsin’s constitution.
‘No,’ ‘no’ and ‘yes’ on Wisconsin’s 3 constitutional amendments | Our view
Your ballot Nov. 3 will pose three possible changes to Wisconsin’s constitution.
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Through three career outings against the Dodgers, Jacob Misiorowski has given up three runs and struck out 27 in 17 innings.
Jacob Misiorowski again shows Dodgers don't intimidate him
Through three career outings against the Dodgers, Jacob Misiorowski has given up three runs and struck out 27 in 17 innings.
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According to the School District, the measure continues the funding voters authorized in 2022 with annual adjustments to account for rising costs.
Middleton-Cross Plains school referendum would ramp up to $34.6 million
According to the School District, the measure continues the funding voters authorized in 2022 with annual adjustments to account for rising costs.
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Wisconsin is reporting its first measles outbreak of the year, part of a nationwide resurgence of the disease taking hold across the country.
Wisconsin measles outbreak may be spreading, no source found
Wisconsin is reporting its first measles outbreak of the year, part of a nationwide resurgence of the disease taking hold across the country.
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It wasn't quite a sequel of last Oct. 14, but it definitely had some of the same scenes.
Another day, another dud from the offense as Dodgers down Brewers
It wasn't quite a sequel of last Oct. 14, but it definitely had some of the same scenes.
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NEW YORK — A man suspected of shooting and killing five people in northern Michigan on Friday was found dead after a search, Michigan State Police said in a statement
Five killed in Michigan, suspect found dead, police say
NEW YORK — A man suspected of shooting and killing five people in northern Michigan on Friday was found dead after a search, Michigan State Police said in a statement
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Justice Chris Taylor officially joined the court on Aug. 1 in a private swearing-in ceremony.
Chris Taylor pledges judicial independence as she joins the Supreme Court
Justice Chris Taylor officially joined the court on Aug. 1 in a private swearing-in ceremony.
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The FTC has sent investigative demands to others in the health technology industry seeking information about how Epic grants or withholds data access, sources said.
Epic Systems subject of FTC antitrust investigation, sources say
The FTC has sent investigative demands to others in the health technology industry seeking information about how Epic grants or withholds data access, sources said.
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“The system let him down in more ways than one, and the very people who were supposed to protect and serve have taken his life,” Ruiz’s mother said.
Corey Ruiz remembered as 'wonderful human being' in emotional Madison tribute
“The system let him down in more ways than one, and the very people who were supposed to protect and serve have taken his life,” Ruiz’s mother said.
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Dane County has standardized rules for driving motor vehicles on frozen lakes, eliminating weight limits while requiring drivers and passengers to wear personal flotation devices.
Dane County lifts weight limits on frozen lakes, but mandates life jackets
Dane County has standardized rules for driving motor vehicles on frozen lakes, eliminating weight limits while requiring drivers and passengers to wear personal flotation devices.
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The developer is proposing to renovate one of the aging GEF buildings on South Webster Street and demolish the other.
State advances sale of two Downtown Madison office buildings to developer
The developer is proposing to renovate one of the aging GEF buildings on South Webster Street and demolish the other.
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Samuel “Sam” Matthew Gitzlaff was the son of Matthew and Brittany Gitzlaff and he attended Horizon Elementary School in Sun Prairie, according to the obituary.
Sun Prairie boy dies after UTV crash
Samuel “Sam” Matthew Gitzlaff was the son of Matthew and Brittany Gitzlaff and he attended Horizon Elementary School in Sun Prairie, according to the obituary.
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More questions have emerged about state Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner's residency status as online voting records show she voted in both Wisconsin and Georgia in recent years.
Wisconsin state Senate candidate under fire for voting in 2 states
More questions have emerged about state Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner's residency status as online voting records show she voted in both Wisconsin and Georgia in recent years.
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The $30 million project includes 180-foot-tall towers that support acres of netting.
Topgolf Madison opens along the Beltline in Monona
The $30 million project includes 180-foot-tall towers that support acres of netting.
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Colton Joseph trying to do too much won't solve the Badgers' issues in the passing game or the win column, and the transfer from Old Dominion seems to understand that.
Polzin: Wisconsin football's new quarterback doesn't need to be spectacular. Being steady will do
Colton Joseph trying to do too much won't solve the Badgers' issues in the passing game or the win column, and the transfer from Old Dominion seems to understand that.
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Ask for help. Keep perspective. Don't let one difficult stretch define you. Area high school athletes share the lessons they want their peers to know.
'You will not get these years back': What area athletes learned from their toughest moments
Ask for help. Keep perspective. Don't let one difficult stretch define you. Area high school athletes share the lessons they want their peers to know.
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Jake Bauers had the game-winning hit as Milwaukee edged the Dodgers 5-4 on Thursday night in what might have been their best win of the year.
Jake Bauers backs words with bat as Brewers rally past Dodgers
Jake Bauers had the game-winning hit as Milwaukee edged the Dodgers 5-4 on Thursday night in what might have been their best win of the year.
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Patchy Dense Fog Impacting Morning Commute in Southern Wisconsin
Special Weather Statement until FRI 8:00 AM CDT
Patchy Dense Fog Impacting Morning Commute in Southern Wisconsin
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