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Police in California said a man was arrested after the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl led her to give birth.
47-year-old man accused of fathering 14-year-old’s child, police say
Police in California said a man was arrested after the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl led her to give birth.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Police in California said a man was arrested after the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl led her to give birth.
Lake House Inn served as community staple for nearly two centuries
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January 6, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Lake House Inn served as community staple for nearly two centuries
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Michael J. Schumacher, author who chronicled lives of Allen Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75
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January 6, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Michael J. Schumacher, author who chronicled lives of Allen Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75
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Court finds 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/court-finds-10-people-guilty-cyberbullying-frances-first-lady-brigitte-macron/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/court-finds-10-people-guilty-cyberbullying-frances-first-lady-brigitte-macron/
January 6, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Court finds 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/court-finds-10-people-guilty-cyberbullying-frances-first-lady-brigitte-macron/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/court-finds-10-people-guilty-cyberbullying-frances-first-lady-brigitte-macron/
Wisconsin bill targets AI deepfake scams with criminal penalties
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January 6, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Wisconsin bill targets AI deepfake scams with criminal penalties
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Preliminary investigation reveals where Lake House Inn fire started
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January 6, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Preliminary investigation reveals where Lake House Inn fire started
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The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of their Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Walworth County Sheriff’s Office releases results from Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign
The campaign, created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, took place between Dec. 12, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of their Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign.
It’s that time again!
UW Health psychologist talks how to keep up with New Year’s resolutions
Distinguished UW Health psychologist Shilagh Mirgain sat down with WMTV on Monday to talk about New Year’s Resolutions and how to keep up with them.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
It’s that time again!
Two brothers accused in Madison homicide cases going back to 2016 and 2017 pleaded not guilty Monday in Dane County Court.
Brothers accused in Madison homicides both plead not guilty
Two brothers accused in Madison homicide cases going back to 2016 and 2017 pleaded not guilty Monday in Dane County Court.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Two brothers accused in Madison homicide cases going back to 2016 and 2017 pleaded not guilty Monday in Dane County Court.
BREAKING UPDATE: Rock Co. deputies reveal new details after two found dead in Town of Magnolia home
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January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING UPDATE: Rock Co. deputies reveal new details after two found dead in Town of Magnolia home
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The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
On this day, Jan. 5, 1855, the man who invented the disposable razor was born in Wisconsin.
January 5, 1855- Creator of disposable razor born in Wisconsin
On this day, Jan. 5, 1855, the man who invented the disposable razor was born in Wisconsin.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
On this day, Jan. 5, 1855, the man who invented the disposable razor was born in Wisconsin.
A class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of misleading customers and claims that the McRib does not actually contain any pork rib meat.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/class-action-lawsuit-claims-mcdonalds-mcrib-doesnt-actually-contain-rib-meat/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/class-action-lawsuit-claims-mcdonalds-mcrib-doesnt-actually-contain-rib-meat/
January 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of misleading customers and claims that the McRib does not actually contain any pork rib meat.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/class-action-lawsuit-claims-mcdonalds-mcrib-doesnt-actually-contain-rib-meat/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/class-action-lawsuit-claims-mcdonalds-mcrib-doesnt-actually-contain-rib-meat/
The charred shell of a historic supper club near Edgerton is all that remains after a fire Sunday night. Neighbors are mourning a place that brought them joy for so many years.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/neighbors-devastated-after-fire-destroys-lake-house-inn-edgerton/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/neighbors-devastated-after-fire-destroys-lake-house-inn-edgerton/
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The charred shell of a historic supper club near Edgerton is all that remains after a fire Sunday night. Neighbors are mourning a place that brought them joy for so many years.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/neighbors-devastated-after-fire-destroys-lake-house-inn-edgerton/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/neighbors-devastated-after-fire-destroys-lake-house-inn-edgerton/
Peter Feigin is stepping down as the Milwaukee Bucks’ president after a 12-season run overseeing the team’s business operations.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/peter-feigin-stepping-down-president-milwaukee-bucks-after-12-seasons/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/peter-feigin-stepping-down-president-milwaukee-bucks-after-12-seasons/
January 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Peter Feigin is stepping down as the Milwaukee Bucks’ president after a 12-season run overseeing the team’s business operations.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/peter-feigin-stepping-down-president-milwaukee-bucks-after-12-seasons/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/peter-feigin-stepping-down-president-milwaukee-bucks-after-12-seasons/
Cheeseheads are encouraged to participate in different activities, sweepstakes, and contests throughout the week, a spokesperson for the team said Monday.
Green Bay Packers offer giveaways, contests for fans ahead of playoff run
Cheeseheads are encouraged to participate in different activities, sweepstakes, and contests throughout the week, a spokesperson for the team said Monday.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Cheeseheads are encouraged to participate in different activities, sweepstakes, and contests throughout the week, a spokesperson for the team said Monday.
Gov. Tony Evers shared his appreciation for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Monday, as Walz announced he was ending his bid for a third term as governor.
Gov. Tony Evers shares appreciation for Tim Walz after announcement on political future
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor less than four months after launching a reelection campaign.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Gov. Tony Evers shared his appreciation for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Monday, as Walz announced he was ending his bid for a third term as governor.
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declares himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges. Maduro told a judge in New York on Monday, “I’m innocent. I am not guilty.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
President Donald Trump said the U.S. service members who were injured during the operation in Venezuela are in “good shape.”
Trump says soldiers injured during operation in Venezuela are in ‘good shape’
President Donald Trump said the soldiers who were injured during the operation in Venezuela are in "good shape."
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January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
President Donald Trump said the U.S. service members who were injured during the operation in Venezuela are in “good shape.”
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, won’t run for a third term as Minnesota governor
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/tim-walz-democrats-2024-vp-candidate-wont-run-third-term-minnesota-governor/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/tim-walz-democrats-2024-vp-candidate-wont-run-third-term-minnesota-governor/
January 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, won’t run for a third term as Minnesota governor
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/tim-walz-democrats-2024-vp-candidate-wont-run-third-term-minnesota-governor/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/05/tim-walz-democrats-2024-vp-candidate-wont-run-third-term-minnesota-governor/
Madison soccer fans rallied behind one of their own on Sunday by hosting a fundraiser for Nate Austin, a man hurt in a hit-and-run crash.
Madison’s soccer fans raise money for fellow soccer lover hurt in a hit-and-run
Madison soccer fans rallied behind one of their own on Sunday by hosting a fundraiser for Nate Austin, a man hurt in a hit-and-run crash.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Madison soccer fans rallied behind one of their own on Sunday by hosting a fundraiser for Nate Austin, a man hurt in a hit-and-run crash.
Police officers spent hours on Saturday negotiating with an armed man barricaded inside a home on Madison’s near east side, the Madison Police Department said.
Madison PD: SWAT team, negotiators used in arrest of armed man experiencing mental health crisis
Police officers spent hours on Saturday negotiating with an armed man barricaded inside a home on Madison’s near east side, the Madison Police Department said.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Police officers spent hours on Saturday negotiating with an armed man barricaded inside a home on Madison’s near east side, the Madison Police Department said.
Only 12 hours after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a demonstration on Saturday brought protesters to the steps of the State Capitol to voice their opposition to the attack.
Venezuelan attack, Maduro’s capture draw protesters to Wisconsin Capitol
Only 12 hours after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a demonstration on Saturday brought protesters to the steps of the State Capitol to voice their opposition to the attack.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Only 12 hours after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a demonstration on Saturday brought protesters to the steps of the State Capitol to voice their opposition to the attack.
The Madison Police Department arrested a 33-year-old suspect for allegedly driving drunk on New Year’s Eve after causing a crash that hurt another driver.
Highway 51 crash leads to drunk driving arrest on New Year’s Eve
The Madison Police Department arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly driving drunk on New Year’s Eve after causing a crash that hurt another driver.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The Madison Police Department arrested a 33-year-old suspect for allegedly driving drunk on New Year’s Eve after causing a crash that hurt another driver.
Wisconsin dietitians recommend focused and specific goals for healthy eating resolutions
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/03/wisconsin-dietitians-recommend-focused-specific-goals-healthy-eating-resolutions/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/03/wisconsin-dietitians-recommend-focused-specific-goals-healthy-eating-resolutions/
January 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Wisconsin dietitians recommend focused and specific goals for healthy eating resolutions
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/03/wisconsin-dietitians-recommend-focused-specific-goals-healthy-eating-resolutions/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/03/wisconsin-dietitians-recommend-focused-specific-goals-healthy-eating-resolutions/