As the winter weather system that left roads and walkways covered in ice across the area moves past Madison, city officials are reminding people that they need to have their sidewalks clear by noon on Wednesday.
The National Toy Hall of Fame named the finalists for induction, here's a look at the 12 toys that made the cut from thousands of nominations and what toys will be enshrined.
The National Toy Hall of Fame announced the finalists for this year's induction.
Pattison Sand Co., which recently opened a site in Wisconsin, is facing concerns over the growth of its Iowa mine, which has a worst-in-the-nation safety record
One month after Angela Girton's presumed drowning, the river's unpredictable currents and fast-moving, obstructing sand are making finding her body a daunting job for crews.
Thursday's high winds, constant snow and extremely low temperatures made for messy commute conditions and brought out an arsenal of plows from Madison and Dane County. But they weren't armed with the same ammunition.
A silica sand processing plant in eastern Minnesota has agreed to pay a fine for air quality and noise violations.
Another winter storm is demanding more salt. Big cities like Madison are comfortable with their salt supply, but smaller municipalities may struggle through the rest of winter.
The Madison streets department is warning drivers that they won't be able to use salt to clean up city streets Wednesday due to falling temperatures.
Light snow and cold temperatures may result in slippery roads for Madison commuters Wednesday morning, and streets officials say the cold may limit what they can do to help drivers.
Opponents of the region's growing silica sand mining industry are preparing to convene a "citizens summit" in Winona on Saturday.
Opponents of the region's growing silica sand mining industry are preparing to convene a "citizens summit" in Winona on Saturday.
Opponents of the region's growing silica sand mining industry are preparing to convene a "citizens summit" in Winona on Saturday.
Opponents of the region's growing silica sand mining industry are preparing to convene a "citizens summit" in Winona on Saturday.
Opponents of the region's growing silica sand mining industry are preparing to convene a "citizens summit" in Winona on Saturday.
Opponents of the region's growing silica sand mining industry are preparing to convene a "citizens summit" in Winona on Saturday.
Madison streets officials are warning drivers to prepare for another slow commute Wednesday morning due to coating of light snow over the Madison area.
One of the Apostle Islands is temporarily closed for overnight use because of black bear activity.
One of the Apostle Islands is temporarily closed for overnight use because of black bear activity.
One of the Apostle Islands is temporarily closed for overnight use because of black bear activity.
One of the Apostle Islands is temporarily closed for overnight use because of black bear activity.
A new report says the sand mining and natural gas industries have given Wisconsin candidates nearly $758,000 dollars since 2007, with contributions spiking last year as sand mining took off in the state.
Wisconsin's budget-writing committee is scheduled to review provisions in Gov. Scott Walker's spending plan that would pull money from the state's environmental management fund to cover sand mining inspections.
Janesville city officials are monitoring the Rock River closely, as they prepare to see it rise over 12 feet by next week, bringing back memories of the 2008 floods.
