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The Badgers’ prestigious showdown with Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on October 3 would be cancelled, as would home games against Southern Illinois and Appalachian State on September 12 and 19, respectively.

The percentage of active cases -- patients identified in the last 30 days -- went up.

The preliminary findings from an autopsy found that 10-year-old Kodie Dutcher died due to pharmacologic suicide, the Baraboo Police Department announced Thursday.

University of Wisconsin System interim president Tommy Thompson said Thursday that he has requested $110 million from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to pay for COVID-19 tests, contact tracing and personal protective equipment so campuses can safely reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The catering company for Lambeau Field and Miller Park says it has temporarily laid off about 1,300 employees.

The Janesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man who has not been seen since Monday afternoon.

The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found in a pond and a child found unsupervised in the Town of Hartland.

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Marathon County, it is revising its COVID-19 workplace policy, going into effect Monday.

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a prosecutor’s demand for President Donald Trump’s tax returns as part of a criminal investigation that includes hush-money payments to women who claim they had affairs with Trump.

Wisconsin Rapids Police Department issued an alert Thursday morning for a 16-year-old girl who left home and left a suicide note.

The Wood County health director said the county is not discussing issuing a mask-wearing order at this time.

The ruling Thursday rejected arguments that the laws were unconstitutional, giving Republican yet another victory.

Organizers say they've been working closely with health professionals to implement CDC guidelines for social distancing.

Two Dane County police departments report startling statistics on gun violence so far this year, with a “spike” last week in Madison.

Officers across Northeast Wisconsin are taking part in a new class this summer, created in the wake of nationwide riots following the death of George Floyd.

Caledonia K-9 Officer Cory Radke and his canine partner, Lou, were on their way home Monday when Radke saw smoke and heard a dispatcher calling all squad cars to the fire.

The Baraboo Police Department is still investigating the official cause of death for 10-year-old Kodie Dutcher after she was found in a field near her home after she was missing for 19 hours. Police report that Kodie left a not threatening to harm herself and her family believes she may have taken pills. Her death opens up a discussion about talking to kids and teens about mental health and suicide.

Wisconsin republicans offered a temporary solution Wednesday for people waiting months for unemployment benefits, challenging Gov. Tony Evers to take more action. The same day, the Department of Workforce Development released an update on the progress of its work toward eliminating the backlog in claims.

The United Way of Marathon County had to make some changes to the way they conduct their volunteer opportunities and the pandemic has made the demand for volunteers much greater.

The Badgers game against Northwestern will not be played at Wrigley Field.

Another beach expansion may be on the way for the Village of Egg Harbor in Door County.

Ascension Wisconsin Spirit Medical Transport is announcing adjustments to its air medical transport operations in northern Wisconsin.

Letto is a 6-year-old cat surrendered to the Humane Society of Marathon County after her owners could not take care of her.

The Ryder Cup was postponed until 2021 in Wisconsin because of the COVID-19 pandemic that raised too much uncertainty whether the loudest event in golf could be played before spectators.

Algae blooms spread easily in the heat and move around the top of the water, making it essential for swimmers, fishermen, and boaters to be on the lookout.

Online court records show Waushara County has filed four traffic citations against Carl L. Mullenix, 76.

California, Wisconsin and three other states are suing the U.S. Department of Education over pandemic relief funds.

The Mayor’s Welcoming and Inclusivity Committee held its first meeting Tuesday since the start of the pandemic. Tuesday’s meeting was also Mayor Katie Rosenberg’s first meeting with the committee since she was elected as mayor.

New and innovative plans were revealed for the Wausau Center Mall and downtown Wausau, and plans to save Clark Island.

The state is sending masks and thermometers to schools and businesses to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.