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Authorities: Couple tried to poison man's ex-girlfriends with cyanide, leading to hazmat responses

Madison, Wisconsin · Madison

Authorities: Couple tried to poison man's ex-girlfriends with cyanide, leading to hazmat responses

67% Center coverage: 15 sources

"It does appear that this defendant and Mr. Van Duyne have started dating and apparently created this plot to kill his ex-girlfriends by poisoning," a prosecutor said.See the Story

Ron Johnson says tax and spending bill could be done by August recess

Donald Trump · Madison

Ron Johnson says tax and spending bill could be done by August recess

Coverage: 14 sources

Johnson has been critical of the legislation and released a report Wednesday saying Congress needs to cut spending more deeply.See the Story

Eight Workers’ Compensation Legends Honored for Their Years in IAIABC Committee Leadership

Monona · Monona

Eight Workers’ Compensation Legends Honored for Their Years in IAIABC Committee Leadership

77% Left coverage: 13 sources

At the IAIABC Forum 2025, eight long time committee leaders were honored for this years of service. ...See the Story

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Ron Johnson says tax and spending bill could be done by August recess

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Ron Johnson says tax and spending bill could be done by August recess

Complaint: Wisconsin Couple Tried to Poison Two Women Four Separate Times

86% Center coverage: 7 sources

Now Paul Van Duyne Jr., 43, and the girlfriend, Andrea L. "Ani" Whitaker, 41, of Madison, face charges of attempted homicide in Rock County.Madison, Wisconsin · Madison See the Story

Uber, Lyft Drivers Push Bill that Would Prevent Instant Ban From App

72% Center coverage: 7 sources

For-hire drivers say they are being unfairly "deactivated" or fired from Uber or Lyft — and believe a City Council bill will make the process fairer.Democratic Party · Madison See the Story

Sgt. Shuntia Lucas Makes History As First Black Woman Promoted To Sergeant In Dane County Sheriff's Office

Shattering a decades-long glass ceiling, Shuntia Lucas has made history as the first Black woman to be promoted to sergeant in the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, a milestone that is being celebrated across the community and beyond. A mother of two, a master’s degree holder, and a beacon of leadership, Sgt. Lucas is inspiring the next generation to dream bigger and lead boldly. “I’m very excited about the promotion,” Sgt. Lucas told WMTV. “It’s a…Dane County · Dane County Read Article

Miranda Lambert's Ready to Fill the 'Little Red Wagon' One More Time

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Disney/Frank Micelotta Miranda Lambert‘s rolling out the “Little Red Wagon” again this summer. Named for her 2015 hit, she first launched the Fill the Little Red Wagon campaign on 2016’s Keeper of the Flame Tour. It lets Miranda’s fans donate supplies to local animal shelters in return for a chance to win pit tickets to the show in their area, all coordinated by her MuttNation Foundation. “For me, it’s always been music and mutts, so whenever …Miranda Lambert · Madison See the Story

Here Are the Substances Madison Pair Allegedly Used in Poisoning Plot

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Some of the chemicals are only allowed in research facilities, while others can be made in a lab or are common industrial byproducts.Dane County · Dane County See the Story

News & Commentary: June 20, 2025 ✦ OnLabor

Three state bills challenge Garmon preemption; Wisconsin passes a bill establishing portable benefits for gig workers; and a sharp increase in workplace ICE raids contribute to a nationwide labor shortage.Madison, Wisconsin · Madison Read Article

Finance committee delays action due to budget disagreements, child care ...

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Watch Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America on PBS Wisconsin

The automobile brings new freedoms as well as perils to Blacks on the road from the 1930s to the late 1960s. The post Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America appeared first on WPR.Auto · Madison Read Article

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