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'Very stressful on my heart': How Madison reacted to US comeback for women's hockey gold

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 4:53pm
Six current or former Badgers players defeated a team with five Wisconsin alums for the women's hockey Olympic gold, and a crowd gathered to watch in Madison.

Highlights from Speaker Robin Vos’ tenure in the Assembly

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 3:56pm
Recent years have been especially taxing for the Speaker, as he faced multiple recall attempts and accusations of not caring about election fraud from the President.

Robin Vos, state’s longest serving Assembly speaker, will not seek re-election

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 3:45pm
Vos, 57, is the longest-serving Assembly Speaker in state history, having led the chamber since 2013.

Assembly approves giving UW Athletics millions in taxpayer money, codifying NIL language

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 3:40pm
The bill sped through the Assembly, having been introduced just nine days ago and passing the Assembly’s state affairs committee two days later.

US wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, tops Canada on Megan Keller's OT goal

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 3:35pm
A game-winning goal from Megan Keller sealed a 2-1 victory for the United States against Canada in the gold medal game Thursday. Here's how the U.S. made it happen.

Online sports betting bill clears Wisconsin Assembly

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 3:19pm
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, said in December he wasn’t sure the bill had enough support among Republicans, who hold a narrow 18-15 majority in the state Senate.

Watch: UW-Madison watch party reacts to Badgers legend Hilary Knight's tying goal

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 3:09pm
Former Badgers legend Hilary Knight kept the United States' hopes of a gold medal alive with a record-breaking goal against Canada. Here's how Wisconsin's watch party reacted to it.

How Wisconsin legend Hilary Knight became the all-time leading US Olympic goal-scorer

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 2:45pm
Former Wisconsin star Hilary Knight, playing in her U.S.-record fifth tournament, became the country's leading Olympics goal-scorer.

Madison police confirm delay in sharing photo of Thoreau student with school’s leadership

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 2:30pm
Police and the Madison School District launched investigations after a Thoreau Elementary School staffer allegedly took a nude photo of the then-7-year-old, developmentally disabled boy.

Madison looking for feedback on proposed public art for State Street garage

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 2:00pm
For the third time this month, Madison is looking for input on a proposed piece of public art, this time on the side of the State Street Campus garage.

Nobody knows if Wisconsin hemp products are safe or legal. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tested them

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 1:30pm
More than half of the hemp gummies, vapes and edibles purchased around Milwaukee contained illegal amounts of THC.

1 teen wounded, another dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot on East Side, police say

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:40pm
The shootings happened about 9:20 a.m. in the 400 block of North Lawn Avenue, Madison police said.

UW Hospital gives the ER its own address so it’s easier to find

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:05pm
UW Health said the new address will reduce confusion for patients trying to navigate the nearly 2 million-square-foot facility.

Bills to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage, offer more breast cancer screenings could pass today

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:40am
Two popular bills to extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers and require insurance providers to cover more cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue are expected to pass the Assembly.

Phish will kick off its summer tour in Madison, band’s first time here since 1998

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:20am
The two-night run marks the jam band’s first time here since 1998.

Fire displaces resident and dog from Far West Side home

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:15am
At 3:45 a.m. Thursday, fire crews were sent to a single-family home in the 900 block of Quaking Aspen Road after flames were reported on the back deck.

Madison School Board member, Urban Triage CEO charged with misdemeanors

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:55am
Board member Maia Pearson and Brandi Grayson face counts of disorderly conduct and resisting police.

Springing back into winter: Snow means messy Friday morning for much of southern Wisconsin

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 9:20am
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Sauk, Lafayette, Iowa, Adams, Crawford, Grant, Juneau, Richland, and Vernon counties from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday

Packers' search for new special teams coordinator an uphill battle with late start

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 8:03am
After Rich Bisaccia stepped down from his role, Green Bay has a hole to dig out of with a late special teams coordinator search.

Restaurant review: Lots to love about Mi Barrio, starting with the generosity

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 7:35am
A restaurant with good food, a fun atmosphere and plenty of extra touches. Food temperature can be an issue.

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