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Newshounds Now Update: A pack of penguins and a special birthday

In the 608: Fall Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday

In the 608: Josh visits 'The Cider Farm'

Newshounds Now Update: A whale of a run-in and all kinds of twins

In the 608: Koats for Kids 2021

In the 608: How a Madison church went solar

Josh Spreiter,

September 10, 2021 5:39 AM

Solar power has become a thing of the future for the Lutheran Church of the Living Christ in Madison.

In the 608: The original 'Beltline Bob' to retire Thursday

Josh Spreiter,

September 9, 2021 5:29 AM

It’s estimated that ‘Beltline Bob' has put on about a million miles since the Freeway Service Team started the Roadside Assistance Program back in 2001.

In the 608: September is 'Eat Local Month'

Josh Spreiter,

September 8, 2021 5:46 AM

Through the month of September, Willy Street Co-op is making it even easier to eat local.

Back to school anxiety: How to help your child, or yourself, navigate those feelings

Chris Reece,

September 7, 2021 7:48 AM

A change in routine sometimes means a change in behavior, but while some are positive, others could be a sign of something else, such as anxiety.

PHOTOS: Badgers fans rally in Florida at the Orange Bowl Beach Bash

In the 608: Badger Bash is back Saturday! Here's what you need to know

Josh Spreiter,

September 3, 2021 5:00 AM

Just steps from Camp Randall Stadium at Union South, Badger Bash offers food, drinks and entertainment indoors and out.

In the 608: What MMSD students can expect going back-to-school today

Josh Spreiter,

September 2, 2021 5:00 AM

School officials say they are excited to have most students back in the classroom this fall.

Verona Schools to require masks to start school year

In the 608: Back-to-school week at Verona Area School District

Josh Spreiter,

September 1, 2021 5:00 AM

Wednesday, Sept. 1 will be the first day that 9th grade students are back in the building along with anybody who is new to the district in 10th-12th grades. The rest of VASD students will return on Thursday, Sept. 2.

In the 608: Kelch Aviation Museum now open

Josh Spreiter,

August 31, 2021 5:00 AM

Admission is always free.

In the 608: Local wrestling coach battling cancer, inspiring others

Josh Spreiter,

August 30, 2021 5:41 AM

It's not rare to find Kate Brown coaching wrestling at Orfordville Schools.

A group of Rock County cosmetologists raises money for their friend with a 'Cut-a-Thon'

Stephen Cohn,

August 28, 2021 9:02 PM

A Rock County woman who has coached wrestling for nearly two decades and fundraised thousands of dollars is now facing a battle of her own.

Newshounds Now Update: Annual weigh-in at the London Zoo

Site staff,

August 27, 2021 5:20 PM

Lui and Oliver have the highlights of this year's annual weigh-in at the London Zoo in this week's Newshounds Now Update.

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In the 608: How a new initiative aims to keep local lakes cleaner

Josh Spreiter,

August 27, 2021 5:00 AM

Water softeners have made an appearance on Lake Wingra to raise awareness that the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District wastewater treatment plant can't remove water softener salt.

SSM Health: How to properly fit your child's backpack

Chris Reece,

August 25, 2021 7:18 AM

Have you ever noticed a child struggling with a heavy backpack? Odds are that backpack was too big, which could lead to pain, injuries, or even disruption to proper posture.