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Madison, Wisconsin is located in Dane County. Zip codes in Madison, WI include 53784, 53708, and 53715. More Madison information.

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1 hr ago | The Janesville Gazette

Parker tabs new Distinguished Vikings

Larson recalled himself as an average student who felt incompetent in Latin and chemistry classes.

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Fri May 24, 2013

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Police: 'Thong Cape Scooter Man' not breaking law

A man known to ride through Madison on a scooter -- dressed in thong underwear and a cape -- may be disturbing to schoolchildren.

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The Daily Page

Deadly Writers Patrol helps Madison veterans find expression in stories shaped by war

Every Friday, the group known as the Deadly Writers Patrol meets. Sometimes over sandwiches.

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WKOW-TV

Bicyclist hit by tow truck on Madison's west side

Police say a bicyclist has what appear to be life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a tow truck.

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WKOW-TV

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports university officials say the exemption would create the ability to keep research data private until it's published or patented, citing a change in federal law that could potentially allow a rival to learn about research through an open-records request.

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Madison Magazine

A Rockin' Soundtrack for 'Dracula, a Rock Ballet'

The recent run of Dracula, A Rock Ballet at the Overture Center's Capitol Theater was a smashing success.

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WKOW-TV

Fort McCoy campground summer season set to open

MADISON Pine View Campground's summer season will start Friday and run through the Labor Day Weekend, ending on September 2. Fort McCoy's campground's office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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WKOW-TV

Madison 56ers soccer team hosts sister city club from Germany

Blau-Weiss Freiburg of Freiburg, Germany comes to Madison to face-off with the Madison 56ers National Premier Soccer League.

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Bellingham Herald

Wheelchair lift out of Wis. promises more access

This April 2013 photo provided by Joe Kloptic shows a prototype called the Funicular in Madison, Wis.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Sunherald.com

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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Channel3000

Operation Fresh Start announces new Options Program

For decades Operation Fresh Start has been helping young people gain work experience and job skills.

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WMTV Madison

Madison officers involved in Rockefeller Lane shooting named

Today, Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation released the names of the Madison Police Department officers involved in the shooting last Friday on Rockefeller Lane.

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WAOW

Judge: Wife-killing case back in court July 25

Authorities in St. Paul say they've recovered the body of a child missing since a rockslide killed a classmate and left two others injured at a park along the Mississippi River.

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Inc. Magazine

3 Ways to Spot a Liar

A new study out of Harvard offers tips on spotting a liar. They're not what you see in the movies.

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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Madison police stop burglary in process at Bridges golf course

Madison police interrupted an early morning burglary attempt Thursday at a golf course and restaurant, causing a would-be burglar to flee empty-handed, according to a police news release.

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WOZZ-FM Appleton

Milwaukee population grows slightly

MILWAUKEE More of America's population is gravitating to big cities and Milwaukee is no exception.

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Anna.aero

Delta Air Lines adds Madison to its Salt Lake City network

Delta Air Lines commenced daily operations on the route from Salt Lake City, UT to Madison, WI on 18 May, and now operates to the capital of Wisconsin from six points across the US.

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WNFL-AM Green Bay

Petition pushes back on voucher expansion

MADISON Expansion of the voucher school program continues to be the single most contentious issue within the state budget process, and Democrats in the legislature are continuing to push back on the proposal.

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Wed May 22, 2013

WKOW-TV

Sen. Baldwin delivers first speech from Senate floor

Baldwin talked about struggles in Wisconsin. "These are particularly tough times for my state.

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WKOW-TV

Still time to donate items for Oklahoma recovery

Here in Madison several groups are working hard to provide relief for families in Oklahoma.

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