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With Thanksgiving next week, many different organizations are trying to make sure no one goes hungry.

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November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Certain hemp products made illegal next year by inclusion in federal budget.

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November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Following a report on sexual misconduct in schools, the WPI will be audited.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Wisconsin moves to fully fund SNAP benefits.

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November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Officially this is the longest U.S. shutdown ever and the impacts could reach past this month or even years.

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November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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As SNAP benefits take center stage of the government shutdown, we forget other programs are at risk as well, including child care.

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October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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MMSD is investigating the potential staff involvement in the assault of a student.

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October 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Madison West bathroom brawl leaves one in hospital.

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October 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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As UW prepares for budget cuts, students are concerned for how it will affect one of the most popular class on campus.

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October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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This weekends some Lake Mills residents found racist fliers in there yard.

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October 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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No Kings protest was Saturday, see what we saw here at the capitol.

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October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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As the trade wars continue, Wisconsin farmers are starting to feel the effects.

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October 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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One year later, a Janesville mother is still looking for answers in her son's death.

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October 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Local reaction to peace deal in Israel.

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'Cautious Optimism': Local Palestinians, Israelis react to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
MADISON, Wis. — As Israel and Hamas start the journey toward a hopeful end to the conflict that began on Oct. 7, 2023, local Palestinian and Israeli residents s
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October 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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It's been the talk of the town for a while and October 13th it is finally set to start.

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October 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Keep an eye out for this Madison teen who is missing.

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Madison police search for missing teen who left home on south side over the weekend
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police asked the community Wednesday to keep an eye out for a 13-year-old boy who left his home on the south side over the weekend and
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October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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New SWIFTIE Act to combat scalpers is introduced in Wisconsin.

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WI lawmaker pushes bill to stop ticket scalpers, unfair prices with nod to Taylor Swift
MADISON, Wis. -- A Wisconsin lawmaker knows all too well that ticket scalpers and bots can turn concert season into a cruel summer.Sen. Kelda Roys hopes a new b
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October 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Wisconsin bill to ease abortion requirements.

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October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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As we enter the beginning of a government shutdown take a look at what could affect you.

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October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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The governor candidate pool is getting pretty full!

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September 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Bond set for Dodgeville man accused of killing and attempting to hide the victims body in Nebraska.

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Bond set at $500K for accused killer Gavin Thompson, questions of competency raised
DODGEVILLE, Wis. -- A judge set cash bond at $500,000 Friday for the man accused of killing a Dodgeville woman and bringing her body to Nebraska.Gavin Thompson,
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September 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Palmyra seeking and agreement with ICE, a first of its kind in Wisconsin.

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September 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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As more candidates throw there hat in the ring, we take a closer look at the two newest Republican candidates.

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September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Republicans have another choice for Wisconsin governor.

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Trump loyalist US Rep. Tom Tiffany enters Wisconsin’s open governor's race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A fierce loyalist of President Donald Trump who represents a broad swath of Wisconsin’s rural north woods in Congress entered the governor’
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September 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We take a look at the improvements to buses in Madison to see if they are paying off.

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September 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM