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From The Daily Cardinal, WKOW and 14 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. The Daily Cardinal1 hour ago

    Abu Sama III carries his parents’ legacy from West Africa to Camp Randall

  2. The Daily Cardinal1 hour ago

    Hillel encourages interfaith early voting, student speakers

    Members of various religious communities gathered at Library Mall to reflect on the importance of voting and connection between religion Oct. 27

  3. WKOW1 hour ago

    Dane County Board approves 2027 budget focused on housing and shelter

    MADISON (WKOW) -- The Dane County Board of Supervisors approved the 2027 county budget Wednesday night.

    Also reported byChannel 3000

  4. The Daily Cardinal2 hours ago

    ‘VisionQuest’ brings back familiar faces as Doom nears

  5. The Daily Cardinal2 hours ago

    Madison’s housing tracker shows significant increase in city’s available housing

    The City of Madison’s housing tracker shows a major increase in housing in 2026 compared to 2025.

  6. The Daily Cardinal2 hours ago

    A college student's tips for impressing a first date

    Check out these five frugal and fun ideas for a date near campus.

  7. WMTV 15 NEWS3 hours ago

    Dane County Board of Supervisors approves 2027 county budget

    The Dane County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2027 county budget Wednesday night.

  8. Hometown News4 hours ago

    McFarland News Briefs

    News briefs can be submitted by emailing bweber@hngnews.com to the attention of Becky Weber, or call 920-297-2073. Briefs should include the date, time and location of the event and public

  9. Hometown News4 hours ago

    Cottage Grove News Briefs

    News briefs can be submitted by emailing bweber@hngnews.com to the attention of Becky Weber, or call 920-297-2073. Briefs should include the date, time and location of the event and public

  10. Hometown News4 hours ago

    Monona News Briefs

    BOOK GROUPS AT THE LIBRARYThe Friday Morning Book Group focuses on thought-provoking and enjoyable reads in a variety of genres, and both fiction and non-fiction. We will discuss The Bewitching

  11. Hometown News4 hours ago

    McFarland Library Adult Programming

    Here's a summary of the adult programming we are offering in Nov. and special programs currently scheduled for Dec.. All programs occur at E.D. Locke Public Library unless noted otherwise:

  12. veronapress.com5 hours ago

    ‘Take Me Home’ John Denver tribute concert Nov. 14

    The Verona area community is invited to celebrate the timeless music of John Denver with Jim Curry, a singer and performer who brings the legendary artist's songs to life.

  13. veronapress.com5 hours ago

    A taste of India - Grand Haveli offers authentic cuisine, cozy dining

    Verona has a new Indian restaurant, after Grand Haveli opened earlier this year, bringing authentic cuisine, a cozy environment and excellent service to the community.

  14. Oregon Observer5 hours ago

    Verona author pens award-winning book

    Award-winning Wisconsin author Jenny Pavlovic and 8 State Kate Press announce that What Blue Can Do: The True Story of a Differently Abled Pony is a 2026 Equus Film and Arts Festival Literary Corral Selection

  15. veronapress.com5 hours ago

    Verona area Veterans Day commemorations Nov. 11

    Verona Veterans Day ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 to celebrate, remember, and thank all veterans. The event will begin with a flag ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park at Hometown Junction, 101 W. Railroad St., Verona, followed by lunch at the Verona Senior Center.

  16. Oregon Observer5 hours ago

    Agard: Dane County’s vision must grow with it

    There’s a reason so many people are choosing to call Dane County home.

  17. WKOW5 hours ago

    Parsons returns to practice, pumps brakes on return date

    Click here to view this video from wkow.com.

  18. WKOW5 hours ago

    Wisconsin school districts thank voters after referendums pass, now look to state leaders for funding fix

    School districts thankful to voters for passing referendums

  19. WKOW5 hours ago

    Badger Breakdown: Scoring in the paint key for men's hoops

    Wisconsin men's basketball leaned heavily on playing inside the paint in its season-opening win.

  20. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel6 hours ago

    Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Nov. 4, 2026

    Check your tickets for Wisconsin daily lottery draw games here.

  21. Herald Times Reporter6 hours ago

    Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Nov. 4, 2026

    Check your tickets for Wisconsin daily lottery draw games here.

  22. WMTV 15 NEWS6 hours ago

    Madison police seek information after 8 suspected drugging reports at UW fraternity

    The reports involve suspected drugging at a fraternity house on Langdon Street between Oct. 29 and 30.

  23. WMTV 15 NEWS7 hours ago

    Southern Wisconsin Hy-Vee stores raise $100,000 for Badger Honor Flight ahead of final 2026 mission

    Six Hy-Vee stores participated in the fundraising effort, including locations in Janesville, Oregon, Fitchburg and Ripon, along with two Madison stores.

  24. Wisconsin State Journal7 hours ago

    Middleton will take lessons learned in 'uncomfortable' state quarterfinals win

    After a close first-set loss, the Cardinals seemed to get out of an early funk before going on to defeat Wauwatosa East in a WIAA boys volleyball state quarterfinals.

  25. WMTV 15 NEWS7 hours ago

    Wisconsin Elections Commission says election ran smoothly across

    The Wisconsin Elections Commission says Tuesday’s election ran smoothly across the state.

  26. PBS Wisconsin7 hours ago

    Gov.-elect David Crowley on his vision as Wisconsin governor

    David Crowley on how he intends to govern Wisconsin and pursue more political unity.

    Also reported byDrydenWire.com

  27. The Post-Crescent7 hours ago

    Papermakers fall to Mukwonago in WIAA state boys volleyball quarterfinal

    Mukwonago advances to WIAA boys volleyball state semifinal with sweep of Kimberly.

  28. WMTV 15 NEWS7 hours ago

    Three new confirmed measle cases in Columbia County

    Columbia County Public Health announced Wednesday it has confirmed at least three cases of measles in Columbia County.

  29. Wisconsin State Journal7 hours ago

    Photos: Middleton boys volleyball faces Wauwatosa East in state quarterfinals

    Middleton started its fifth-straight WIAA boys volleyball state tournament Wednesday in Ashwaubenon. The Cardinals faced Wauwatosa East in a quarterfinals match as they look to win back-to-back state titles.

  30. WKOW8 hours ago

    Cade's Light turns loss into hope for local youth

    MADISON (WKOW) -- Five years after losing her son to fentanyl poisoning, Michelle Kullmann is making sure Cade Reddington's legacy lives on.

  31. WKOW8 hours ago

    Second Harvest Foodbank reflects on another successful year of Market Harvest Program

    Food bank buys, donates late-season produce

  32. WKOW8 hours ago

    Badgers' QB controversy: Joseph or Hopkins?

    The Badger Breakdown touches on whether with Wisconsin Badgers will make a change at quarterback, eight games into their season.

  33. The Early Registration9 hours ago

    Photos: Trippie Redd Brings the Non-disclosure Agreement Tour to The Sylvee

    Trippie Redd performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as part of his Non-disclosure Agreement Tour. (Photo by Deanna Glatczak/The Early Registration) Photos by Deanna Glatczak Trippie Redd brought his Non-disclosure Agreement Tour to The Sylvee on Tuesday, November 3, giving Madison a stop on the opening stretch of his

  34. The Badger Herald9 hours ago

    Tashia Morgridge, co-founder of Morgridge Institute of Research, dies at 93

    Tashia Morgridge, co-founder of the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin, passed away Oct. 30, according to the Morgridge Institute for Research. Morgridge, a UW alumna, is remembered by the community for her work as an educator and her belief in the power of education, aiding in the development of the Morgridge...

  35. WMTV 15 NEWS10 hours ago

    Second Harvest Foodbank vandalized overnight; police investigate possible link to scrap metal thefts

    Second Harvest Foodbank is cleaning up after its property was vandalized overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, leaving broken windows and doors, two damaged vehicles and a delivery truck destroyed by fire.

  36. WMTV 15 NEWS10 hours ago

    Second Harvest Food Bank vandalized overnight

    This isn't the first time the non-profit has been targeted by criminals in the last few weeks.

    Also reported byWisconsin State JournalChannel 3000WKOW

  37. WISN10 hours ago

    Wisconsin legislature shift could lead to marijuana legalization

    A change in Wisconsin's legislature is expected to bring recreational marijuana legalization, with lawmakers considering regulations, business priorities, and lessons from other states.

  38. WKOW10 hours ago

    A few more showers overnight with clearer skies ahead

    Showers will wrap around the low pressure to our north an bring further rain chances late this evening, but any rain we do see will be light, and it won't

  39. WMTV 15 NEWS10 hours ago

    City of Beloit creates naming contest for two snow plows

    The City of Beloit is asking for some help naming two of its snow plows.

  40. WMTV 15 NEWS11 hours ago

    Brewers fan scores free beer for a year after World Series TV cameo

    Just four pitches before the Brewers clinched their historic World Series championship, national television cameras panned across the crowd at Tropicana Field, zooming in on Newcomer proudly sporting the local brewery logo.