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Wisconsin 'Overpaid' For Foxconn Deal, Washington Post Says
Wisconsin paid more for Foxconn than 3 states did for Amazon - combined, according to a Washington Post story. And the Amazon jobs pay more.

Cincinnati 74, UW-Milwaukee 63: Bearcats drop Panthers to 0-4
The Panthers are 0-4 for the first time since 1994-’95, when they dropped their first seven games.

I-43 northbound shut down at Fond du Lac Avenue; deputies search roadway
Interstate 43 northbound is closed at Fond du Lac Avenue. Traffic is being diverted off at Fond du Lac Avenue and back on at Locust Street. It is not known why the freeway is closed, but there are sheriff's deputies on the roadway. News Chopper 12's Matt Salemme says traffic is mess. The roadway is expected to be closed several hours. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is handling the situation but has not said what happened or what deputies...

Rapid Recap: Bucks 123, Bulls 104
It was a tale of two halves for the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Shooting forced closure of northbound I-43 near Fond du Lac Avenue during Friday rush
The highway was closed for several hours while the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office investigated a road rage incident in which two people were shot.

City has plan to tackle lead crisis, get families help
Milwaukee families affected by the lead crisis will get the help they need, city leaders said at a news conference Friday. The city said it has tested nearly 23,000 children. Four percent of that group, about 940, had high lead levels. Milwaukee's new health commissioner shared her plan to tackle the lead crisis. "We have created stronger processes in order to address the backlog, keep up with current cases and ensure every child receives the...

Packers TE Jimmy Graham breaks thumb in loss to Seahawks
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy wouldn't get into specifics Friday, but early reports suggest tight end Jimmy Graham suffered a potentially significant thumb injury. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Graham broke his thumb while ...

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Fantastic Beasts 2,' 'Widows,' More
Eddie Redmayne and Johnny Depp star in "Fantastic Beasts 2," while Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne play foster parents in "Instant Family."

UW basketball secures oral commitment from Michigan guard for 2020 class
Lorne Bowman had scholarship offers from Iowa, Nebraska, Oakland and other schools.

Canvassed vote totals show Democrat Josh Kaul up 17K votes over AG Schimel
Democrat Josh Kaul got 17,190 more votes than Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel in last week's election. That is according to canvassed votes submitted by all 72 counties to the Wisconsin Elections Commission and released Friday. The Associated Press did not call the race last week because it was too close. Schimel also did not concede, saying he wanted to wait for the canvass to be complete. Schimel plans to review the results over the...

Death toll in N. Calif. fire rises to 71; more than 1,000 missing
<p>An army of searchers moved through the rubble of Paradise in a desperate search Friday to find more victims of California’s worst fire on record as the number of people missing skyrocketed.</p>

Millennials are disrupting Thanksgiving with their tiny turkeys
With smaller holiday feasts, tiny birds are gaining popularity.

Trump: Russia probe investigators' questions were easy to answer
<p>President Donald Trump on Friday said he had "very easily" completed his written answers for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.</p>

Animals rescued during California wildfires
<p>Animals rescued during California wildfires.</p>

How the Trump Administration Stepped Up Pursuit of WikiLeaks’s Assange
As American spies worked to collect intelligence on Julian Assange, Justice Department prosecutors took steps that resulted in secret charges.

Judge hands CNN a victory in fight with White House
<p>A federal judge on Friday ruled in favor of CNN and reporter Jim Acosta in a dispute with President Trump.</p>

Why did the U.S. Park Police fatally shoot Bijan Ghaisar?
His mother made me promise not to reveal where he was buried, so let this suffice: Bijan C. Ghaisar will spend eternity in a graveyard that predates the Civil War, in a remote plot dominated by a maple tree. In college, he was an enthusiastic member of a fraternity.

House Republican will subpoena ex-AG Lynch and Comey
U.S. House Republican to subpoena ex-FBI head Comey, ex-AG Lynch

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Jennifer Garner shines and more from the week in celeb photos
Duchess Kate, Duchess Meghan, Eva longoria, Kendall Jenner and more celebs pictured this week.

What all your favorite '90s stars are doing today
These heartthrobs and fan favorites made the 1990s one of the best decades of the century. Here's what they're up to now.

Ben Affleck wants Jennifer Lopez back? What's really going on
<p>A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.</p>

The biggest celebrity Photoshop fails ever
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Jamie Foxx's very special gift for Katie Holmes, plus more news
Jamie Foxx created a personalized perfume for rumored girlfriend, Katie Holmes. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 16, 2018

Jessie J responds to comparisons to Jenna Dewan, and she's not happy
Jessie J says we need to learn not to compare and put down women.

Gwen Stefani is a perfect princess, plus more celeb pics
Star Tracks: Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

Creepy guest crashes Dream Kardashian's birthday, crawls around cake
Dream Kardashian's Birthday Cake Had a Cockroach on It

Local Wisconsin News

Madison police search for gas station robber
Madison police are searching for a suspect after a North Madison gas station was robbed Friday night.

According to police, an armed robbery was reported at the BP gas station on the...

Evers announces senior adviser, deputy transition director, personnel advisory council
Gov.-elect Tony Evers announced key transition staff Friday as he prepares to take office.

Evers' senior adviser leading transition recruitment efforts will be University Research Pa...

Rock County prepares for first significant snowfall of the year
Officials in Rock County are preparing for the first major snowfall of the year on Friday night, and say the first snowfall of the year can potentially be the most dangerous for drivers.
Farm tractor and car collision sends one to hospital with minor injuries
A woman was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after her vehicle collided with a farm tractor near Hazel Green Township.

According to the Grant County Sheriff's Department, a w...

DNR officials provide safety tips and new rules for this gun deer-hunting season
Snowy weather is on the way, but that's not deterring hunters in Wisconsin from participating in the UW study suggests athletic trainers play important role in managing student injuries
Recently released results from a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health study suggest athletic trainer availability in high schools can be critical to managing injuri...

'Everyone has a dream': Big weekend for Madison Pro Soccer
The team is announcing its official name on Sunday and holding open tryouts the next few days.

More than 100 hopefuls a...

A village's final farewell: Poynette remembers prominent figure with a unique funeral procession
In Poynette, a small town of 2,500 people, John Deere is a common name. That's mostly because long-time resident Dave Gehin owned 21 John Deere tractors.

"That was his biggest joy, ...

Jury: Man guilty in killing of abusive Missouri mother
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of first-degree murder for killing a Missouri mother who prosecutors say forced her daughter to pretend she was disabled.

The Springfield News...

Madisonians near top of safest winter drivers list
With snow and ice on the way, safe-driving practices are a must. According to one report Madisonians are some of the safest winter drivers around.

Allstate ranked Madison as having ...

DOT: Downtown Sun Prairie intersection open to traffic months after explosion
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Friday that the downtown Sun Prairie intersection that was damaged in July's deadly explosion is now open to traffic.

Four months...

Man flees police, bangs head against police car hood, authorities say
Madison police arrested a man with an outstanding warrant Wednesday after he attempted to flee and "banged his head" against the hood of the police car once in custody.

Matthew Knuto...

Hwy. 14 bridges, main access points into Black Earth, reopen
The nine-week project to replace two bridges in western Dane County damaged by flooding in August has been completed, state traffic officials said Friday.

The Wisconsin Department o...

Beaver Dam man who shook baby found guilty after 3-day trial
A Beaver Dam man was found guilty on Friday of shaking an 8-month-old girl, causing permanent brain damage and disability.

The child was found with "grave" injuries after being in Ra...

Person bitten while trying to break up dogfight, dog sought by Public Health Department
The Public Health Department of Madison and Dane County are looking for a dog who bit a person who was trying to break up a dogfight in a Madison dog park Thursday.

According to offi...