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Officials investigate fire set in parking lot on Madison’s west side
Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By Juliana Tornabene
According to Madison Fire Department, a crew responded around 11:10 a.m. to Silvertree Run and extinguished the fire.
Gov. Evers and WisDOT announce funds supporting farming and agriculture
Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Wednesday $50 million of funding to support Wisconsin farmers, producers and agricultural industries.
Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office reports two severe head-on crashes in two days
Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Juliana Tornabene
Multiple people suffered serious injuries in two separate head-on crashes in two days in Dane County, authorities stated on Thursday.
Four arrested in 2023 killing of 15-year-old Kyesha Miller, Madison Police chief reports
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Juliana Tornabene and Shaina Nijhawan
MPD indicated more arrests are possible in this case.
Turning Warmer and More Humid Through the Weekend
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Charlie Shortino
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Bike tour raises awareness for MS event next weekend
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
Next weekend hundreds of cyclists will travel around Southern Wisconsin to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis through the Bike MS: Best Dam Bike Tour WI 2024.
Missing 29-year-old man out of Milwaukee found safe, police report
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
The Milwaukee Police Department reported on Wednesday afternoon that Griffin Schneider has been found and is safe.
Portion of MLK Jr. Blvd closes Thursday for construction
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A portion of MLK Jr. Boulevard will be closed starting tomorrow at 8 a.m., said the City of Madison.
Four people displaced after unattended toaster causes fire, Tomah officials say
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Four people are displaced after a kitchen fire broke our in their home in Tomah Wednesday morning, officials say.
Baraboo shelter in place lifted, search for suspect continues
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kaleia Lawrence and Juliana Tornabene
In an alert, police say it is an ongoing police incident, to avoid the area, and stay in your home.
Stoughton man arrested after police chase, officials say
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A Stoughton man is facing charges after allegedly leading police on a chase through Fennimore Sunday morning, Grant County Sheriff’s Office said.
UW Direct Admit program starts sending acceptances next week
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Offer letters are beginning to go out next week to high school seniors who have been accepted into the new Direct Admit Wisconsin program.
Dubuque Co. Sheriff’s Office closes April murder-suicide investigation that ended in Dane Co.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Juliana Tornabene
The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office is closing its investigation into a murder in Iowa that led to the deaths of two suspects in Dane County.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office says they are experiencing 911 service issues
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Grant County is having “intermittent 911 connection issues,” according to a Facebook post just after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Wisconsin agrees to drop ban on carrying firearms while fishing following challenge
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The lawsuit challenging the ban as a violation of the constitutional right to bear arms was brought by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Where to watch Jeopardy! during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Juliana Tornabene
Viewers can watch Jeopardy! at the same time, 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, on our sister station, the Madison CW.
Dane County officials searching for missing 62-year-old Madison man
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
The Dane County Sheriff’s office reported Wednesday that they are looking for 62-year-old Paul H. Ferrall from Madison.
Janesville school board approves two referendums addressing district funding for Nov. ballot
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
The School District of Janesville (SDJ) unanimously approved the addition of two referendum questions on November’s ballot, both addressing decreased state funding in recent years.
Pet of the Week: Meet Xena!
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
Xena is looking forward to becoming your new companion.
Milwaukee Police Department searching for missing 29-year-old man
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
The Milwaukee Police Department reported on Tuesday that it is looking for 29-year-old Griffin Schneider.
Merrimac Ferry shut down for maintenance Wednesday
Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 10:28 AM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
The WisDOT alert sent out around 9:45 a.m. indicates the ferry is expected to be closed for two hours.
Plane crash victims identified by Winnebago County authorities
Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 9:27 AM CDT
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By WBAY news staff
Two people who died when their plane crashed near the EAA grounds were identified Wednesday.
A Warming Trend Through the Rest of the Week
Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 6:44 AM CDT
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By Charlie Shortino
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Badger athletes talk to high schoolers about balancing athletics with academics
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Tabitha Bland
Four UW-Madison athletes visited Dodgeville High School tonight, to talk to high school athletes about the importance of balancing school with sports.
Madison Police Department hosts community panel discussing crime rates
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
The Madison Police Department held a public safety summit Tuesday evening to talk with city leaders and the public about current crime trends in Madison.
MPD: Man arrested in killing of 15-year-old girl outside Madison apartment complex
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene and Shaina Nijhawan
MPD indicated more arrests are possible in this case.
Gov. Evers joins 26 governors in sending letter supporting Wisconsin childcare funding
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano and Lilah Gutlerner
Governor Tony Evers announced on Tuesday that he is leading a group of 26 bipartisan governors in sending a letter to pass the bipartisan Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act.
Camp Hero continues introducing girls to first responder careers
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Camp Hero continues at Madison College, and on Tuesday high school girls learned more about firefighters.
Survivors sue Illinois over decades of sexual abuse at Chicago youth detention center
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The plaintiffs are only identified by initials in the lawsuit. Most are from Illinois with a few from other states including Ohio, Florida, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The filing charges Paul Kovacik with defying a court order to surrender and serve three months behind bars for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.
Vice President Harris holds campaign rally near Milwaukee
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and Juliana Tornabene
As the Democratic Party continues to coalesce around her, Harris is traveling to Milwaukee, where she will hold her first campaign rally since she launched her campaign on Sunday with Biden’s endorsem*nt.
Larry’s Last Ride: A chance to honor Wisconsin veterans this weekend
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Hogs for Heroes is hosting a fundraising motorcycle ride, “Larry’s Last Ride,” on Saturday, July 27 in Janesville to honor the event organizer’s brother and other Wisconsin veterans.
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
Beloit Police investigating May shooting as homicide
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 12:13 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Officers arrested two suspects in the deadly shooting back in May in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
PHMDC reports rise in whooping cough cases in Dane County
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene and Marcus Aarsvold
Forty-three cases of whooping cough have been reported over the last eight weeks in Dane County, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County.
Scattered Showers Coming Up Today
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 6:28 AM CDT
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By Charlie Shortino
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Wisconsin State Fair celebrating 100 years of the Cream Puff
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 6:07 AM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
Nearly 400,000 Cream Puffs are sold over the 11-day fair.
UW Athletics expands alcoholic beverage sales to Camp Randall, UW Field House
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene and Marcus Aarsvold
Sales at Camp Randall Stadium will begin on Friday, Aug. 30, which is the football season home opener.
New Amazon distribution facility set to break ground in September
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Tabitha Bland
After a two year delay, a new Amazon distribution facility in Cottage Grove is breaking ground this September. The 3 million square-foot facility will be located at the intersection of highways N and TT.
Several roads reopened in Town of Dunn following deputy response
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 8:22 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that several roads in the Town of Dunn are closed as deputies are responding to a “person in crisis.”
Green Bay Correctional Institution resumes normal operations, DOC says
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 7:48 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff
In-person visitation restarted Monday at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI), and recreation time will increase at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) on July 28, the state Department of Corrections announced.
Majority of Wisconsin delegates endorse Kamala Harris for president
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Camberyn Kelley
The chairman for the Wisconsin Democratic Party Ben Wikler says Harris is the right pick for the job.
Upcoming events in Janesville: summer is far from over
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
As July is winding down, there are still plenty of summer-fun events to look forward to throughout August in Janesville.
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday.
One teen is killed and eight others are wounded in shooting at Milwaukee park party, police say
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Investigators were working to identify and locate a suspect or suspects in the shooting, as well as a motive, the sheriff’s office said.
MFD: Four people, pets displaced after Madison apartment fire
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Four people and four pets were displaced from their apartment after a fire in their unit Monday morning, Madison fire officials said.
Three cattle dead, man hurt in Grant Co. semi rollover crash
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
The Sheriff’s Office reported the driver had minor injuries from the crash.
Plane crash near EAA AirVenture leaves two dead
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff
The crash happened Monday about two miles south of the EAA AirVenture event.
Unspun: WMTV political analysts on Pres. Biden exiting the presidential race
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
Unspun analysts Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross sat down with WMTV to chat following President Biden's withdrawal from the race to the White House
Wisconsin government officials release statements on Biden stepping down
Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A number of high profile Wisconsin government officials released statements shortly after President Biden announced via social media that he would not run for presidential reelection in 2024.