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Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
Updated: 50 minutes ago
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By Charlie Shortino
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center construction ramps up in Janesville
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Marcus Aarsvold
The Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center is set to open one year from now in August of 2025 in Janesville.
Family Night practice energizes and excites Packers fans ahead of the upcoming season
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jamal James
For fans from around the area and the country, Family Night is something they don’t want to miss.
Moms group teams up with Dane Co. to support kids affected by gun violence
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Members of community-based group Moms on a Mission (M.O.M.) want kids to know they aren’t alone amidst ongoing violence.
Wisconsin could see shortage of nearly 20,000 nurses by 2040, DWD says
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A 2024 study from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) predicts a deficit of anywhere between 12,000 and 19,000 registered nurses by 2040 in Wisconsin.
First Alert Day Monday
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kevin Corriveau
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Person robbed after being lured from home, JPD says
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sam Swartz
A man posing as a tree trimmer lured a victim out of their home while another person stole multiple things from inside on Saturday, Janesville Police said.
Monona squad car crashes into parked car during pursuit
Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 5:46 AM CDT
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By Philomena Lindquist
The driver of the other car in the chase is hurt after MOPD used a K9.
Family continues push for fencing around Sun Prairie pond after 2 sons drown
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Kiana Manjang Sims and her loved ones are protesting the removal of a fence around a retention pond in Sun Prairie.
Smoke billows from car fire off I-94 in Sauk Co. following crash
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
Smoke billowed from the scene of a car fire on the side of I-94 west in Sauk County Saturday evening.
Hour by Hour
Columbia Co. road closure following Saturday evening crash
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By Phoebe Murray
Officials are not sharing details of the crash at this time.
Stoughton Opera House kicks off 2024-25 season, member tickets on sale Monday, Aug 5
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
Stoughton Opera House announced their line up and that tickets for members would be on sale Monday.
Sun Prairie Vintage Pyrex Swap celebrates nostalgia and rare finds
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Sophie Walk
Many people collect the cookware to re-sell or simply because they love it.
5 people wounded in overnight shooting, Milwaukee police say
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 2:07 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Five people were wounded in a shooting in Milwaukee early Saturday morning, according to police.
Middleton celebrates National Mustard Day Festival
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
Downtown Middleton streets were closed off for the annual National Mustard Day Festival on Saturday.
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday at WI State Parks this month
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 6:44 AM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
The public is invited to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday at state parks and forests across Wisconsin this month.
Monroe Co: Semi crash closes part of I-90
Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 3:43 AM CDT
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By Philomena Lindquist
Part of the interstate will likely remain closed until at least 4:15 a.m.
Sugar Maple Music Festival celebrates American roots music in weekend long event
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Sophie Walk
The Sugar Maple Music Festival kicked off Friday with two music filled days with everything from bluegrass to western swing
Family of 15-year-old Kyesha Miller reacts to 4 arrests in her killing
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
With no motive determined and the possibility of more suspects at large, the family says the case is not closed.
WMTV 15 Sports Previews August 3rd at the Olympics
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Mike "Jocko" Jacques
WMTV 15 Sports Previews August 3rd at the Olympics
Contreras hits 439-foot homer, Perkins gets go-ahead RBI single as Brewers cruise past Nationals 8-3
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
William Contreras hit a 439-foot homer, former Nationals prospect Blake Perkins delivered a go-ahead two-run single, and the Milwaukee Brewers cruised to an 8-3 win over Washington Nationals on Friday night.
On the Road makes its final stop in Sauk County
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Sauk City’s iconic summer festival- Fire on the River almost got derailed earlier this summer when higher-than-average rainfall flooded the festival grounds.
Olympians and young athletes: Balancing performance and injury recovery
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Sophie Walk
Now one week into the Olympics spectators have seen a lot of history being made, but also have seen the athletes compete through falls, injuries and pain.
Death of a Black man pinned down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel is ruled a homicide
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The death of Black man who was pinned to the ground by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel has been ruled a homicide, according to an autopsy released Friday.
Woman convicted of poisoning husband’s coffee sentenced
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Her sentence will be followed by three years of extended supervision.
Stevens Street closure begins Monday, August 5
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Beginning Monday, August 5, Stevens Street will be closed from North Franklin Avenue to Grand Avenue due to construction.
Wisconsin becomes first state to launch home energy rebate program
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Governor Evers announced Friday the launch of the nation’s first-ever Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) program, committed to delivering rebates to households undertaking energy-saving home improvements.
Dane County awards $50K for organizations that support disability inclusion
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 2:56 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Dane County Department of Human Services announced Friday the recipients of $50,000 in grant awards for organizations that promote inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.
Wisconsin Tuition Promise to help fall of 2025 students afford college
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 1:58 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
The last time the Tuition Promise was funded was in the fall of 2023.
Earthquake recorded off Sturgeon Bay
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 12:10 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff
The quake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was out in Lake Michigan
Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor Wisconsin youth prison counselor who died after assault
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 11:49 AM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, which is the day a celebration of life for Proulx will be held.
Olympic Games inspire Madison area gymnasts
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:35 AM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
For many Olympic athletes, that dream to compete on the world’s biggest stage starts right at their local gym.
‘The Quickest Kid in Clarksville’ shines in New York Times’ Olympic children’s books list
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 9:23 AM CDT
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By Sophie Walk
A Sun Prairie author was recently featured in a New York Times list of children’s books with Olympic themes.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 6:53 AM CDT
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By Charlie Shortino
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Madison Night Mares fall in league’s first championship game to Mankato Habaneros
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:01 AM CDT
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By Taylor Bowden
The team still has a few more games left on the season.
Sun Prairie community gathers for National Night Out
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 11:31 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
National Night Out was hosted in Sun Prairie Thursday.
Consumer protection companies warn Wisconsin residents about ‘Storm Chasers’
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 11:04 PM CDT
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By Tabitha Bland
The term “storm chaser” refers to scammers that follow severe weather patterns to prey on homeowners with storm damage to their home. By posing as contractors they offer repair services while trying to collect personal information and payment.
Beloit launches kayak rentals along Rock River
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Thursday was the first day kayaks became available to rent at new locations in Beloit along the Rock River.
$500K donation allows Attic Angel community to expand solar energy use
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Now, the hope is that within five years, all 123 homes in the neighborhood will be powered in part, or completely, by solar energy.
Illinois man dead following crash on State Highway 69
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 9:09 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
A 52-year-old man is dead after a pickup truck failed to stop and collided with the rear semi-trailer on State Highway 69 Thursday, Green County of Wisconsin reports.
Fugitive who ran from Madison halfway house arrested in Iowa nearly 30 years later
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Wanted man George Hartleroad is in Dane County Jail after running away from a Madison halfway house in 1995 when he was under community supervision.
Millie’s Italian Sausage celebrates last hurrah before welcoming new era at Wisconsin State Fair
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
For the last 93 years, Millie’s Italian Sausage has been a Wisconsin State Fair staple.
Wisconsin Grocers Association CEO discusses Boar’s Head recall impact
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Boar’s Head recalled an additional 7 million pounds of deli meat products on Tuesday as they continue to investigate a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning.
‘I’ve been very fortunate’: Waunakee woman volunteers at fourth Olympic Games
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Davis
A Waunakee woman is spending time in France during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, not as a spectator or an athlete, but as a volunteer.
Gov. Evers proclaims August 10th ‘Cream Puff Day’ across Wisconsin
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Wisconsin State Fair-goers have an important milestone to celebrate this year- 100 years of the Original Cream Puff! Governor Tony Evers attended the opening ceremonies of the fair Thursday where he announced August 10 to be Cream Puff Day.
Madison absentee ballot drop boxes get new look as officials plan to resume use
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
The drop boxes are outside of 13 Madison fire stations, and there is one at Elver Park.
Packers unveil white helmets ahead of designated ‘Winter Warning’ game
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
The Green Bay Packers unveiled white alternate helmets that will be paired with the team’s white away jerseys for a special Winter Warning game on Sunday, Oct. 20 against Houston.
Advocates and organizations recognized at disability awards ceremony
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Sophie Walk
The Governors Committee for People with Disabilities held an award ceremony Wednesday to showcase remarkable people in the disability community.
Wisconsin DNR: Enhanced enforcement on ATV/UTV routes planned for this weekend
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Wisconsin law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols this weekend along ATV and UTV routes.
Fire sprinkler system contains a kitchen fire on Madison’s far west side
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
A fire sprinkler system contained a kitchen fire at a senior living facility on Tuesday, Madison Fire Department reported Thursday.
