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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Athlete dies after suffering medical emergency during IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin (wearegreenbay.com) — An athlete died after a medical emergency during Saturday's IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon in Madison, which includes a Lake Monona swim, Dane County bike course, and finish near the Capitol. Emergency crews responded on scene and transported the competitor to a local hospital, where they later died, and organizers are withholding further details to respect the family's privacy.
2. Madison artist takes online following from screens to in-person gallery event (wmtv15news.com) — A Madison painter has turned a daily August challenge of capturing local scenes into a packed in-person gallery and auction, drawing neighbors who recognized their favorite spots. After growing a big Instagram following, she's now planning an October art market and a weeklong fall painting series in Madison, with future projects highlighting independent bookstores and cafes around town.
3. Man found with human remains in Fond du Lac home pleads not guilty to stalking charges (wtmj.com) — A man linked to a skeletal remains investigation in Fond du Lac has pleaded not guilty in a separate Dane County stalking case involving a woman who once lived in Madison. Prosecutors say he contacted her for years with letters, gifts, and complaints to licensing boards, while additional charges in Fond du Lac over alleged stolen property and other offenses are still pending.
4. Sama, Dupree rush for TDs as Wisconsin beats Western Illinois 36-9 in home opener (mininggazette.com) — Wisconsin's home opener in Madison saw Abu Sama III and Damon Dupree rush for touchdowns as the Badgers beat Western Illinois 36-9, backed by strong special teams and a long field goal. The game at Camp Randall featured big plays from transfers and a blocked punt, and sets up another home matchup next weekend against Eastern Michigan.
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