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Madison, Wisconsin is located in Dane County. Zip codes in Madison, WI include 53784, 53708, and 53715. The median home price in Madison is $184,900 which is roughly $113/per square foot. More Madison information.

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3 hrs ago | WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

Tougher safety belt enforcement pending in Wis.

Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.

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7 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Marine, dog reunited in surprise ceremony

When Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach served as a dog handler in Afghanistan, he told the yellow lab who was his constant companion that he'd look her up when he returned home.

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11 hrs ago | KWQC-TV Davenport

Marine reunites with dog from Afghanistan

A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.

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15 hrs ago | OnMilwaukee

Rise in transit tides lifts all boats

Everyone wants to be able to get around a city easily. It's simple in stuff. Cities need bike lanes, roads, side walks, taxis, rail, trolleys, buses and other forms of transit to move people from here to there.

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21 hrs ago | Marshfield News-Herald

UPDATED: Walker reports state added 32,000 jobs in 2012

In this file photo, Gov. Scott Walker discusses ongoing talks over how much money originally slated for the University of Wisconsin he will divert for other uses on Monday, May 6, 2013, in Madison, Wis.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Channel3000

Teen suspected of snagging iPhones on buses

Madison police say they've arrested a teen they believe is responsible for stealing iPhones from three different people on three different occasions on Metro buses.

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Channel3000

Mayor calls 40-min. railway crossing delay 'horrendous'

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is calling on the Wisconsin Southern Railroad to make significant changes to its policies at railroad crossings after an incident last month he labeled "horrendous." About 6 minutes after after this surveillance image was taken April 9, the 131-car Wisconsin Southern train shown stalled traffic at East Washington Avenue.

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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Theatrical lighting equipment CEO Fred Foster to be honored

For his forward-thinking leadership style that is both productive and creative, Fred Foster, chief executive officer of Electronic Theatre Controls Inc., will be awarded the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference "Seize the Day" award in June.

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StreetsBlog.org

Chicago: Revolution Finally Gets Bike Corral; CDOT Working to Streamline Process

Lovers of sustainable transportation and beer rejoice! As I type this, on-street bike racks are being bolted into the asphalt in front of Revolution Brewing, 2323 North Milwaukee in Logan Square.

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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Dalai Lama, in ninth visit to Madison, stresses altruism and compassion

The Dalai Lama presents scarf to Rep. Thomas Weatherston after speaking to the Assembly at the state Capitol in Madison.

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Examiner.com

Fall Out Boy kick off reunion tour at The Rave in Milwaukee

Following a three-year hiatus, an eternity for their dedicated fans, Fall Out Boy finally kicked off the opening night of their " Save Rock and Roll " tour on May 14, 2013, at The Rave in Milwaukee.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Official: Shooting suspect's medical bill won't fall to Rock County

As Daniel Bellard's time in a Madison hospital approaches 100 days, however, one sheriff's office official said the county does not think it should be held responsible for a bill that could total more than $1 million.

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Bucky's 5th Quarter

Wisconsin football recruiting: Arrowhead DE Billy Hirschfeld commits to 2014 class

The Badgers picked up the fifth commitment of their 2014 class in the 6-foot-6, 270-pound in-state prospect from Hartland.

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The Beaumont Enterprise

Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party

President Barack Obama gestures during a joint news conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, Monday, May 13, 2013, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, where they talked about subjects ranging from Syria's civil war to preparations for a coming summit in Northern Ireland.

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WMTV Madison

Dane Co. Couple Bikes Across U.S. to Raise Money for Service Dog Program

A Dane County couple is just back from a 2,900 mile cross-country trip they completed on their bicycles.

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Tue May 14, 2013

WauwatosaNOW.com

East Tosa Gran Prix expected to draw visitors to Wauwatosa by the hundreds

The 11-day tour, in its fifth year, is made up of a race per day all over southeastern Wisconsin, from Fond du Lac to East Troy and from downtown Milwaukee to Sheboygan.

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Burlington Times News

Benjamin Franklin and Bradley Manning

Any day now, a military court will sentence Manning, possibly to life in prison, for leaking confidential documents.

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WKOW-TV

Arrest made in mall bathroom attempted robbery

Madison police tell 27 News an arrest has been made in the May 8 attempted armed robbery inside a bathroom stall at West Towne Mall.

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WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

Walker meets with Dalai Lama before speech

For intelligent commentary and analysis of political and daily events, Milwaukee turns to the top-rated Midday with Charlie Sykes.

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Channel3000

Police: Mother, son involved in shoplifting

A mother and son from Stoughton were involved in a shoplifting case at a retailer on Madison's west side, according to Madison police.

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