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Aaron Rodgers shows signs of a family reunion with Instagram photos

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:50am
Aaron Rodgers posted a group of heartwarming photos on his Instagram account Monday night with the caption “Another bonding week #fam.”

Unsanctioned party at Downtown apartment rooftop pool results in trespassing citations

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:20am
Officers were sent to the party at the apartment in the 600 block of North Henry Street about 4:05 p.m. Friday, Madison police said.

Milwaukee man charged in fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend after stalking her for months

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:10am
Randall Lenyard, 33, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and stalking of Kiana Pliska — both felonies.

ICE is detaining more people in Wisconsin jails, most with no convictions

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:05am
More than half of the people in ICE custody in Wisconsin have no criminal convictions, according to the latest detention statistics released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Zac Thornton deals six stellar innings as Mets blank Brewers

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:53pm
The Milwaukee Brewers fell at the hands of the New York Mets Tuesday night at American Family Park in Milwaukee to set up a rubber match on Wednesday.

Madison men’s homeless shelter set to open Sept. 1

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 3:34pm
The opening of a dedicated men’s homeless shelter on Bartillion Drive follows a contract agreement between the city and Porchlight.

Bucks rookie named to all-Summer League first team

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 3:27pm
Milwaukee's Brayden Burries is the first Bucks player to make the all-Summer League first team since second-round pick Sandro Mamukelashvili did so in 2022.

Opening date set for Madison’s Imagination Center at Reindahl Park

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 2:56pm
The more than $18 million facility is intended to fill a gap in access to library services on the Far East Side.

Forage Kitchen is adding a location on the Near East Side

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 1:30pm
The new location, the chain’s sixth, will continue its commitment to local ingredients, a restaurant manager says.

Man stabbed on South Side, woman arrested

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 1:05pm
The man told officers the incident occurred at a home in the 1700 block of Baird Street, and his property also was also damaged during the incident.

Democrats challenge Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballots

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:57pm
Barring voters from recasting absentee ballots if their candidate drops out risks disenfranchising thousands of voters.

Man threatens Far East Side grocery store clerk with hammer during robbery

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:25pm
The suspect spent 15 minutes inside the liquor section before threatening the clerk, stealing cash and leaving on a red bike.

Applications open to fill vacant Madison City Council seat

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:13am
Applications for the Far West Side seat for District 1 are due by Aug. 4, with interviews scheduled to take place on Sept. 1.

Mooyah owners bringing new chicken chain to Madison

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:45am
The family wanted to diversify, co-owner Lucas Bergeson said, and picked fried chicken for its popularity.

Private event security at South Side restaurant reports gunshots early Saturday

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:25am
They told officers there was an altercation inside before people were kicked out of the business.

Meet the candidates for state Senate District 17 (Democratic primary)

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 9:40am
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Aug. 11.

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