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Kayaker from Madison dies on Sugar River near Town of Decatur

TOWN OF DECATUR, Wis. (WMTV) - A 69-year-old Madison man is dead after capsizing on the Sugar River Tuesday. The Green County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a person was unresponsive and not breathing on the bank of the Sugar River at 3:29 p.m. in the Town of Decatur.
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Dane County to host Shred Fest, electronics recycling event

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County will host a Shred Fest and electronics recycling event as part of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, officials said Monday. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Avenue. The annual event is put...
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New license plate celebrates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation‘s Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering a special license plate that benefits the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet. The annual car show serves as a fundraiser for around 120 non-profit, civic and community organizations, with around 120,000 people...
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Principal of Madison Elementary School in Janesville placed on paid administrative leave

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The principal of Madison Elementary School in Janesville has been placed on paid administrative leave. Stephanie Filter has been principal of Madison Elementary for the last 12 years. According to School District of Janesville officials, the leave is related to a personal matter and the district.
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Bicyclist injured after begin struck by vehicle in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — The Stoughton Police Department is investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist Tuesday evening. According to Dane County Dispatch, the crash was reported at approximately 7:10 p.m. in the area of the 300 block of Johnson Court and North Page Street. Police have not released information about t
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Madison City Assessor Michelle Drea explains rise in property values

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. It’s that time of the year when Madison property owners receive their annual assessments from the city, which estimates how much their homes are worth based on market sales
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Stay Alert: Five Potential Rounds of Severe Storms

The National Weather Service is forecasting multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms from early Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. Depending on how the forecast evolves, there are multiple opportunities where strong winds, hail, and tornadoes could develop in the Madison area. Please know, when a storm is produ
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Madison man accused of leading Columbia County deputies on 120 mph chase in stolen...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man is accused of leading Columbia County deputies on a chase last week, allegedly driving a stolen car more than 120 mph. Marquette County Sheriff’s Office dispatch called the Columbia County Dispatch Center for a complaint about a driver tailgating and driving erratically on I-39 sout
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Date set for World Naked Bike Ride in Madison

MADISON, Wis. -- Whether you love it, hate it or just tolerate it, the World Naked Bike Ride will return to Madison later this month.
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Letter | St. Mary’s needs a strong union voice

Dear Editor: I have deep roots at St. Mary’s, where I’ve been a behavioral health nurse for over a decade. My mom was also a nurse there for many years. I was born prematurely there and spent two weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit. Without the expertise and care of St. Mary’s, I would not have survived.

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