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Ex-Fiserv CEO spied on colleagues, report says. He now leads IRS, Social Security Administration

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 9:25am
Frank Bisignano left JPMorgan Chase, one of the nation's largest banks, after complaints about his behavior led the company's CEO to lose trust in him, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Man arrested for assaulting woman, arming himself with knives in domestic incident on Far West Side

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 8:35am
The man was arrested on a tentative charge of domestic disorderly conduct while armed, then taken to the Dane County Jail after being medically cleared at a local hospital.

When sunrise and sunset will be in Wisconsin if daylight saving time becomes year-round

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 7:20am
While legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round has passed the House of Representatives, its prospects are uncertain in the Senate.

Freddy Peralta will be traded, but a return to Brewers may not be in cards

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 7:10am
First, the Milwaukee Brewers gave Freddy Peralta a heartwarming tribute video. Then they handed him a night of frustration in a season defined by the word.

Madison’s Grow Your Own builds teacher pipeline from existing staff

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:50am
The first cohort finished the first portion of Madison’s Grow Your Own program this spring, marking the halfway point for earning teaching degrees at virtually no cost to them.

How 3 answers landed Wisconsin men's basketball a top-100 2027 guard from Minnesota

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:40am
A few weeks ago, the Badgers added to one of the best classes in Greg Gard's coaching tenure by proving the "belief" they had in a dynamic Maple Grove High School wing.

Why this Packers playmaking linebacker is lynchpin of defense

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:35am
Entering his third season, the linebacker brings an impressive combination of speed and versatility to the middle of Green Bay's defense that cannot be easily replicated elsewhere.

Driver escapes injury when vehicle’s back window shot out on Southwest Side

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:15am
At about 10 p.m. Friday, Madison officers were patrolling in the Elver Park area when they heard gunshots nearby.

Man seen driving on rim Downtown arrested for OWI

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:15am
Officers followed a gouge in the road to a home along the 500 block of North Sherman Avenue, where the damaged vehicle was in the driveway.

Marshfield shooting now investigated as murder-suicide after woman dies

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:10am
A 32-year-old Marshfield woman has died after a domestic abuse-related murder-suicide first reported July 6.

Teen dies in horse and buggy crash with truck in Clark County

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:10am
A Clark County teen is dead after a horse and buggy and a pickup truck crashed Friday in the Clark County town of York.

How much is Chris Solinsky making to lead Wisconsin cross country, track teams?

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:03am
Former Badgers star Chris Solinsky has a starting salary that's 18% less than what his predecessor made as Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.

Gov. Tony Evers shouldn't have endorsed in Democratic primary | Denise Beckfield

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:00am
I've always been a strong supporter of Gov. Tony Evers. But I was outraged to learn he was endorsing one candidate for governor, given all the others running in the upcoming race.

If elections are rigged by Democrats, how did Republicans win big? | Tom Morrison

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:00am
The big question of the day is: If elections are rigged and rampant with fraud and cheating by Democrats, how is it that both the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the White House and both chambers of Wisconsin's…

Tony Evers might right call to endorse David Crowley in primary | Carol Steinhart

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:00am
Gov. Tony Evers’ endorsement of gubernatorial candidate David Crowley is very good news. I believe that Crowley is indisputably the best qualified and most experienced candidate, with a thorough understanding of the issues, the right platform and a workable strategy…

ICE killings could still happen here in Wisconsin | Mary Michal

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:00am
It could happen here. Imagine a hard-working immigrant, milking cows on a local dairy farm, is driving home from work when U.S. Immigration and Customs agents see the car and someone who “looks like” a target for deportation. They have…

Joel Brennan can appeal to voters across Wisconsin | Stefan Wahe

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:00am
Wisconsin Democrats need to nominate someone who can do more than excite one part of the party. We need a candidate who can withstand the Republican attack machine, bring Democrats to the polls, reassure independents and compete in communities across…

Brewers rough up former franchise ace in pitching duel with Mets

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 9:43pm
Milwaukee starter Jacob Misiorowski, who skipped his last start before the All-Star break due to arm fatigue, allowed one unearned run before exiting after four innings.

Maple Bluff spa owner charged with prostitution is linked to spas in Monona and Sun Prairie

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 5:06pm
The Monona spa has been shut down, while police are “monitoring” the Sun Prairie facility.

Former Nuestro Mundo teacher pleads guilty to getting girl to send him sexually explicit video

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 4:25pm
According to the agreement, Madison police became aware in January that the Texas girl was exchanging messages with him and “found that she was producing explicit images at his request.”

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