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Field work surges ahead thanks to great weather

Dry, sunny weather made for great conditions for farmers to get into fields last week, especially in northern Wisconsin.

 

Overdose victim found behind school identified as Beloit man

The man found dead Saturday morning of an apparent drug overdose behind a town of Beloit school has been identified as Dustin Grice, 29, Beloit.

 

Retired Madison diocese priest faces second allegation of sexual misconduct

The Diocese said that after learning of the complaint it was in "immediate contact" with police in Janesville and Fort Atkinson.

 

Robert N. Trunzo: How to get the middle class back on track

The alarming plight of America’s middle class is well documented, with an astounding 78 percent of our country’s full-time workers living paycheck to paycheck, and 47 percent unsure how they’d cover a sudden $400 expense, say CareerBuilder and the Fed,…

 

South Side shooting victim dies; homicide charges to be filed, Madison police say

The man shot in the back of the head Wednesday night at a South Side apartment complex has died.

 

Foggy start to Tuesday; heat wave coming

Drivers needed to use headlights Tuesday morning in parts of south-central Wisconsin as dense fog reduced visibility down to below a quarter-mile in some locations.

 

Democratic governor candidates face deadline to speak at state party convention

As many as 10 candidates — maybe more — could meet the threshold to speak at the meeting and appear on the Aug. 14 ballot

 

2 schools hired dean after he left UW-Stevens Point over sexual harassment accusation

Shawn Wilson, who handled sexual misconduct complaints, resigned when he was accused of sexually harassing a woman on campus in 2015, but went on to hold positions handling similar complaints at two other universities, according to newly released documents.

 

New York Stock Exchange names first female leader

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Stock Exchange has named its first female leader in the history of the 226-year-old exchange.

 

Oregon girls, Monona Grove boys reign at rainy WIAA track regional

VERONA — Rain and temperatures in the 50s didn’t faze Oregon junior Scarlet Egwuonwu or teammate Alexis Jackson.

 

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