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From WMTV 15 NEWS, Wisconsin State Journal and 17 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WMTV 15 NEWS1 hour 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.

  2. Wisconsin State Journal1 hour 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.

  3. The Post-Crescent2 hours ago

    Papermakers fall to Mukwonago in WIAA state boys volleyball quarterfinal

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

  4. WMTV 15 NEWS2 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.

  5. WMTV 15 NEWS2 hours ago

    Wisconsin Elections Commission says election ran smoothly

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

  6. Wisconsin State Journal2 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.

  7. WKOW2 hours ago

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

    Food bank buys, donates late-season produce

  8. WKOW2 hours ago

    Cade's Light turns loss into hope for local youth

  9. WKOW2 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.

  10. The Badger Herald4 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...

  11. WMTV 15 NEWS4 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.

  12. WMTV 15 NEWS4 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

  13. WISN4 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.

  14. WKOW5 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

  15. WMTV 15 NEWS5 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.

  16. WMTV 15 NEWS5 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.

  17. WMTV 15 NEWS5 hours ago

    Second Harvest Food Bank completes fourth market harvest

    Despite being vandalized overnight, Second Harvest Food Bank was still focused on its mission of serving those who face hunger insecurity throughout Madison, Sun Prairie and Middleton.

  18. WKOW6 hours ago

    Black smoke came from engine compartment before plane went down in Richland County

  19. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel6 hours ago

    Wisconsin women's basketball beat Bradley in season opener at Kohl Center

    Teagan Mallegni hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds to lift the Badgers to a 71-65 win over Bradley Nov. 3 at the Kohl Center.

  20. The Daily Cardinal6 hours ago

    Champion leads Wisconsin volleyball in dominating California

    Decelise Champion put up impressive numbers in No. 7 Wisconsin’s takedown of USC and UCLA in California.

  21. Madison Family6 hours ago

    GIVE THE GIFT OF WATER SAFETY: HOLIDAY SWIM LESSON PACKAGES IN FITCHBURG, WI

    Fill their stockings with skills, not stuff! Looking for a meaningful holiday gift for kids in Fitchburg, Madison, or the surrounding Dane County communities? This year, skip the toy that’s

  22. WMTV 15 NEWS6 hours ago

    Walk/5K to be held next Saturday to benefit Hidden Beauty Retreat

    According to First Help, 81 first responders have taken their own lives so far this year.

  23. veronapress.com6 hours ago

    Community Events Calendar: Nov. 5-15

  24. veronapress.com7 hours ago

    County board set to vote on 2027 budget

    Leadership of the Dane County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Nov. 2, unveiled the board’s 2027 county budget package, known as Sub 1, ahead of final deliberations by the full board.

  25. Wisconsin State Journal7 hours ago

    Plumbing and Remodeling Under One Roof Near Madison

    Homeowners who start a bathroom remodel often learn the same lesson. The tile may be the part you see, but the plumbing behind it decides how the project goes. RHD

  26. WPR7 hours ago

    Food bank distribution center hit with ‘significant’ vandalism in Madison

    A Wisconsin-based food bank says if suffered "significant" vandalism overnight.

  27. WMTV 15 NEWS7 hours ago

    Columbia County Public Health confirms 3 cases of measles

    Columbia County Public Health announced Wednesday they have confirmed at least three cases of measles in Columbia County.

  28. WKOW7 hours ago

    Police and organizers determining a motive after vandalism at Second Harvest Foodbank

    MADISON (WKOW) — Madison police and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin are trying to figure out why someone would vandalize and damage the food pantry's distribution center early Wednesday

  29. Hometown News7 hours ago

    Six all-conference selections for Waunakee volleyball

    While the Waunakee Warriors girls' volleyball season may be complete, the list of postseason accolades certainly isn't.

  30. Urban Milwaukee7 hours ago

    Crowley Puts Affordability First As Governor-Elect

    In first appearance since election night, emphasizing 'working families and their quality of life.'

  31. WMTV 15 NEWS7 hours ago

    Prosecutors move to dismiss 2 felony charges in Ridglan Farms case

    Online court records show prosecutors filed motions to dismiss theft and attempted theft charges against Wayne Hsiung, Aditya Aswani, Michelle Lunsky and Dean Wyrzykowski.

  32. Kenosha News7 hours ago

    Madison Black leaders celebrate Crowley's win: 'It's this new Wisconsin'

    “Now Black boys growing up on the north side of Milwaukee can absolutely say, without a doubt, ‘I can be governor of Wisconsin,’” Madison City Council president Sabrina Madison said.

  33. WMTV 15 NEWS7 hours ago

    Wisconsin fans invited to Badger Bash this Saturday & to support a good cause

    Badger Bash begins 2-and-a-half hours before every home football game.

  34. The Post-Crescent7 hours ago

    Wisconsin high school boys volleyball state tournament live updates

    The WIAA boys volleyball state tournament gets underway Wednesday, Nov. 4, with quarterfinal matches at the Resch Center.

    Also reported byY100 WNCY

  35. Hometown News7 hours ago

    Boys basketball: Milton picked to finish fifth in Badger Large

    The Milton boys basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the Badger Large Conference this year according to Bound Wisconsin and their 2026-27 preseason conference preview series.

  36. Watertown Daily Times8 hours ago

    Accuray: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Accuray Inc. (ARAY) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $10.1 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a

  37. Hometown News8 hours ago

    Boys & Girls Clubs shares hardware donation with local nonprofits

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) is extending the impact of a local donation by sharing tools and facility maintenance supplies received from a local Ace Hardware store

    Also reported byMadison365

  38. WKOW8 hours ago

    WEC administrator thanks Wisconsin for smooth election

    MADISON (WKOW) — Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator, was happy to report Tuesday's Midterm Elections were among the smoothest of her tenure.

  39. Wisconsin State Journal8 hours ago

    A campus to fall for in autumn at UW–Madison

    Autumn at UW–Madison brings warm colors, crisp air and active campus life as Badgers study, play and explore walkways, bike paths and gathering spaces.

  40. WORT-FM 89.98 hours ago

    Caffeinated Book Club Performs the US Constitution

    Playwright Danielle Dresden talks about the upcoming performance of her play “The Caffeinated Book Club of Chestnut Street Performs the U.S. Constitution“, a comedy/history lesson with witty insight into the