Assessments drop in Madison for third consecutive year
Madison residents, once insulated from declines in property values, have received mailings indicating their assessments have fallen for the third consecutive year.
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5-year-old struck, killed in Beaver Dam
A 5-year-old girl was struck and killed on a street in Beaver Dam, police said.
Police arrest burglary suspect, recover stolen items in Crawford Co.
Crawford County authorities said they arrested a burglary suspect after executing a search warrant in the Village of Wauzeka.
State treasurer could be trying to make people rich
Kurt Schuller has a staggering amount of money to give to his fellow Wisconsinities.
Law boosts accountability to protect abused, neglected children
Oregon school officials were notified, and the district took precautions to make sure students and staff were safe.
Police: Officers respond to bogus call about shooting in Oregon
Officers responded to a report of a shooting in Oregon on Monday morning, but the report turned out to be fake, according to Oregon police.
800 teens to gather about texting, driving in Dells
Nearly 800 teens from throughout Wisconsin will gather in Wisconsin Dells this week to talk about the dangers of texting while driving.
Beloit man dies in single-vehicle crash
A Beloit man was killed when his SUV rolled over on Interstate 39 early Sunday morning.
Report: Wisconsin not fully enforcing phosphorous limits
A published report said Wisconsin is not fully enforcing strict phosphorus limits adopted two years ago to reduce algae blooms that make people sick.
Middleton police investigate armed robbery at restaurant
The Middleton Police Department said it's investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant Sunday morning.
Barrett calls on Democrats to unify
Democratic governor candidate Tom Barrett is calling on the Democratic Party to help candidates unify following the May 8 primary.Barrett on Monday sent a letter to Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate asking him to convene a committee consisting of representatives from each of the four candidates to develop a plan to support whoever wins the primary.Barrett is calling on all the candidates to back the eventual nominee who advances to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker.Barrett said former Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton will be representing his campaign.Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Secretary of State Doug La Follette and state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout are also running.They and the Democratic Party spokesman had no immediate reaction to the request.
Falk sends Walker request to explain himself
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk has sent Republican Gov. Scott Walker a letter asking him to explain why he signed a bill making it more difficult for discriminated workers to sue.
Group: Home sales on the rise in Wisconsin
Home sales are showing signs of life in Wisconsin, according to a Wisconsin real estate agent group.
Whitewater police seek sexual assault suspect
Whitewater police are looking for a man wanted for a sexual assault in the city.
Walker reinstated bonuses despite shortfall
Gov. Scott Walker has quietly reinstated a program to give merit raises and bonuses to some state workers even as he preaches cost-cutting and pushed through a bill eliminating most public employees' collective bargaining rights.
Man arrested in crash that injured Juneau police officer
The Dodge County Sheriff's Department says deputies arrested a man suspected of crashing into a Juneau police officer's squad car, injuring the officer and fleeing the scene Saturday night.
DNR wants comment on new impaired waters
State water officials are looking for public inputs on a proposal to add 99 water bodies to Wisconsin's impaired waters list.
GOP hopes crossover voting affects recalls
Republicans hope their supporters vote for fake Democrats in May 8 recall elections.
Milwaukee police look into excessive force report
The Milwaukee police department's internal affairs is investigating a report of excessive force after an officer was seen on video punching a drunken driving suspect who was lying face down.
Family wants Chippewa County death case reopened
The family of a 20-year-old National Guardsman found dead in the Chippewa County Forest is holding a public meeting Sunday.
Man uninjured after homemade plane crashes in Wausau lake
A 60-year-old man was not hurt after his handmade biplane crashed into Lake Wausau in central Wisconsin.
Free clinic offers specialty care to those without insurance
A free clinic in Middleton is offering a sense of security to those without health insurance.
Children's items resale event draws hundreds of new parents
The Half-Pint Resale is under way this weekend in McFarland.
Dane County Farmers' Market returns to Capitol Square
The Dane County Farmers' Market celebrated its 40th season on the Capitol Square on Saturday morning.
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