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UW Health Kids searching for dogs to visit young patients

MADISON, Wis. -- Do you have a well-behaved dog that does well around children? UW Health Kids wants your help. The hospital asked dog owners on Monday to apply for their new Caring Canines program. The program lets volunteers and…

Bike Swap brings out cyclists to buy and sell

More than 100 vendors from across the Midwest took over the New Holland Pavilion at Alliant Energy Center Saturday, where interested buyers could go table-to-table for bicycle accessories and riding apparel.

Wisconsinites rejoice! Beer & Cheese Fest returns to Madison

When you think of Wisconsin, beer and cheese are surely two of the things to come to mind.

MADISON, Wis. -- When you think of Wisconsin, beer and cheese are surely two of the things to come to mind. Both were celebrated Saturday afternoon at…

Madison Fire Department unveils two new ladder trucks

MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Fire Department debuted some new wheels on Friday that will serve the city's west and south sides. Ladder Co. 2 began work last month and Ladder No. 6 will start responding to calls this week.…

DOJ says sexual assault kit led to Madison man's conviction

MADISON, Wis. -- A sexual assault kit led to the conviction of a Madison man, the Wisconsin Department of Justice said Thursday. Kevin McDowell, 39, was convicted last week of second-degree sexual assault by use of force in connection to…