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'Obvious' mistakes on 911 call where Milwaukee woman, 99, was beaten, official says
It took more than three hours to send Milwaukee police and fire personnel after the first 911 call by a 99-year-old beating victim.
What made Fox Valley tornado, the worst since 1984, so unusual
The National Weather Service classified the tornado as EF-3, meaning winds reached between 136 and 155 mph.
Man arrested after discarding ‘ghost’ gun converted to fully automatic firearm
The man was arrested and jailed on tentative charges of resisting arrest, carrying a concealed weapon, and illegal possession of a machine gun.
More than 60 people injured in Fox Valley tornado, officials say
No deaths or serious injuries have been reported in connection with Monday's tornado and accompanying storms.
Madison police say fatal shooting Monday being investigated as attempted murder-suicide
The man was found dead at the scene from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to detectives, while the woman was hospitalized after being shot multiple times.
Chai and bagel cafe coming to long-vacant spot on Gorham
While a lot of American cafes have one type of chai, Dasta will serve five or six, including saffron chai and chocolate chai.
State constraints handcuff public safety in Wisconsin | Christopher Garrison
Fire departments, police agencies and emergency medical services in Wisconsin have operated under a challenging mandate for decades: "Do more with less."
Slam the brakes on kids taking e-bikes to ER | Our view
Doctors right to raise alarm over disturbing trend across Wisconsin
Owners look to reinvent former Oscar Mayer plant as a Madison tech hub
The decision by Realta Fusion to move to the massive meatpacking plant turned the property owners’ earlier plans on their head.
The Oscar Mayer plant was a Madison mainstay. Then it was left behind
Oscar Mayer, once Madison’s largest private employer, commanded the East Side for generations.
Oscar Mayer history in Madison dates back over 100 years
Oscar Mayer left a mark on Madison. Here are some of the highlights.
Logan Henderson overcomes tough start to lead Brewers over Giants 8-2
Logan Henderson threw a career-high 93 pitches in all, striking out seven, as he won for the third time in four starts since coming off the injured list.
Boards that NHL stars once played inside now serve skaters in Sun Prairie
The story of how a flood paved the way for the Calgary Flames' dasher boards to be installed at Sun Prairie Ice Arena when it opened in 2014.
This inclusive baseball league is bringing kids, Badgers athletes together
A handful of Wisconsin athletes volunteer weekly with a Dane County league that has plans of expanding to Verona and Sun Prairie in the coming years.
Francesca Hong isn't as radical as GOP claims | Derek Popp
In a state that once had Republican Bob LaFollette as governor and socialist mayors in Milwaukee, it is pretty surprising to see the negative coverage that state Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, is getting in her bid for governor.
Wait for investigation to pass judgment on Madison cops | Steven Holaday
Regarding the unfortunate shooting in Madison last week, citizens should wait until the investigation is completed before passing judgment.
Democrats for governor try to stand out in only televised debate
The hour-long debate comes amid a topsy-turvy race for the seat currently held by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who is not seeking a third term.
Polzin: Luke Fickell understands there's only one way to cool the seat under him. Win
The Wisconsin football coach could have ducked questions about his job status heading into his fourth season. Instead, he took the opposite approach.
Luke Fickell's insights from Big Ten media days focused on growth, moving forward
Here's what you need to know from what Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said at Big Ten media days.






