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Brewers lefty Harrison feels good after pitching for Timber Rattlers

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 5:27pm
Kyle Harrison hasn't pitched for the Brewers since July 8 after being placed on IL because of left forearm tightness. After pitching for the Timber Rattlers, he's feeling ready to get back in the rotation.

Father, son arrested in fake checks scheme at used car dealership

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 5:15pm
Dealership employees alerted police when the suspects returned to purchase a third vehicle in two days, and after the staff says it verified that the checks were fraudulent.

Driver ticketed after hitting woman, toddler in crosswalk

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 4:37pm
Despite going airborne after being hit, the woman and her 1-year-old child suffered only minor injuries, police said.

The Madison School District is short of bus drivers a month before school begins

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 4:10pm
Madison’s new middle school dismissal at 4 p.m., combined with First Student’s ongoing school bus driver shortage, will likely strain the Madison School District’s bus routes this fall.

Clerks support 10-day mailing guidance for absentee ballots

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 3:42pm
MADISON - Wisconsin election clerks are urging voters to return absentee ballots at least 10 days before Election Day amid widespread mail delays that caused hundreds of ballots to arrive too late to

Man accused of assaulting protester at Ruiz memorial charged with felony

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 3:26pm
The man, who doesn’t live in the area, yelled that it was his neighborhood and residents there wanted their streets back.

Amid primary race shake-ups, one Democratic governor candidate wants another stab at debate

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 1:33pm
Joel Brennan said Thursday’s exit by former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes means voters deserve to hear again from the candidates.

High school athletes open up about the sacrifices behind the highlights

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 9:17am
High school athletes often miss social events and normal teenage moments for the sports they love. See how their passion helps make those sacrifices feel worthwhile.

Fire destroys shed in town of Oregon

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 7:33am
The Sheriff’s Office put the value of the destroyed equipment and shed at about $100,000 and said the source of the fire is possibly electrical.

Corey Ruiz’s court letters trace years of struggles before fatal shooting

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 7:25am
The letters shed light on Ruiz’s situation in the years leading up to his death.

Teachers can get free Madison.com subscriptions for their students

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 7:15am
The News for Students offers access to all of Madison's news so students can learn about current events.

Republican in key state Senate race claimed residence in two states

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 6:00am
State Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner claimed primary residence in both Wisconsin and Georgia in 2025, public documents reveal.

3 burning questions ahead of Brewers' series against Angels

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 5:03am
Milwaukee will take on the Angels in a three-game series starting Friday. Here are three questions to consider going into the matchup.

Smoky haze in cities is scene of our dystopian future | Michael Doering

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 5:00am
It's time to stop describing the recent scenes of haze in New York and Washington, D.C., as "apocalyptic" and switch to the term "pre-apocalypse."

Every American should be proud of World Cup | Tom Stalowski

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 5:00am
I am not a soccer fan, but what I saw in a span of four weeks while the U.S. helped host the World Cup was nothing short of amazing.

5 things that stood out on Day 2 of Packers training camp

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 5:53pm
The Packers want more takeaways this season, and the defense showed Thursday that it may be up to the task. Here are the takeaways from Day 2 of training camp.

Wisconsin volleyball junior duo named to preseason All-Big Ten team

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 4:37pm
The Badgers were picked to finish in the top two of the preseason Big Ten volleyball poll and had multiple players named to the preseason all-conference team.

Asian Sweet Bakery set to close after 12 years

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 4:10pm
The South Park Street staple was Madison’s first Chinese bakery.

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