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"Her life is forever changed:" MPD arrests a man days after Sunday's assault

Posted September 6, 2023 • 00:53:53

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 6, 2023:

We share an update on the assault that took place on West Wilson Street last Sunday,
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"Are these rookery sounds or a rap limerick:" An update on area corvids during West Nile outbreak

Posted September 5, 2023 • 00:49:29

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 5, 2023:

We outline the mayor's 2024 Capital Budget proposal,
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"It's in everyone's best interest:" Local organizers come together for LaborFest2023

Posted September 4, 2023 • 00:55:16

Here's your local news for Monday, September 4, 2023:

We celebrate this year's Labor Day at LaborFest,
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"It is rather ironic:" Conservatives resist publicizing private school funding information

Posted August 31, 2023 • 00:51:48

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 31, 2023:

We investigate the conflict surrounding a new, online dashboard for school funding,
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"Some way to actually hold someone accountable:" Madison woman prepares for her attacker's trial

Posted August 30, 2023 • 00:51:04

Here's your local news for Wednesday, August 30, 2023:

We talk to folks as they prepare for the coming school year,
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