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Lake City Books opens larger Downtown store with a wine bar

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 5:50pm
Molly Fish opened her business in 2023 but her new space is now twice as big, as local independent bookstores continue to expand.

Nonprofit is raising funds to drive Kennedy students facing housing instability to school

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 5:30pm
The Kennedy Elementary group, led by a parent, school social worker and church leader, is fundraising $80,000 for a van to bring the school’s students facing housing instability to and from school.

Yankees sign 5th-round pick, brother of Brewers pitcher Harrison

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 5:07pm
Bear Harrison, the younger brother of Milwaukee breakout pitcher Kyle Harrison, officially inked a deal with New York after a college career at Texas A&M.

Small plane crash lands at Iowa County airport

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 5:00pm
According to a preliminary investigation, the plane had just departed from the airport when it experienced mechanical trouble and its pilot and sole occupant tried to return to the airport to land.

FAA approves amended Dane County Airport noise mitigation plan

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 4:25pm
The plan includes residential sound insulation, land acquisition and operational changes to reduce aircraft noise.

Flix Brewhouse wins bronze medal at national beer competition

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 3:45pm
Flix Brewhouse, which opened on Madison’s East side in 2018, won 17 medals in the U.S. Open Beer Championship, the highest number of medals in the nation.

All new state-owned vehicles must be electric or hybrid, Gov. Tony Evers says

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 2:12pm
Exemptions include emergency vehicles or those in locations that lack nearby charging options.

Sara Rodriguez drops from Democratic race for governor, citing financial woes

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 1:46pm
In a statement, Rodriguez said she can’t “in good conscience” let her campaign’s issues cloud an election that is vital for Democrats to win.

List of road closures for Sunday’s AC/DC concert at Camp Randall

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 1:37pm
Camp Randall is ready to rock Sunday, but nearby streets will be shut down for the AC/DC concert, with some closures lasting through Monday.

Crews hit gas line at Downtown Madison construction site

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 1:30pm
The 100 block of North Butler Street was closed and nearby buildings were evacuated late Friday morning.

UW-Madison cut ties with Flock. Now what?

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:51pm
Privacy advocates are calling for more community involvement in deciding which automated license plate readers, if any, the department uses in the future.

Report: Former Wisconsin men's basketball guard joins lawsuit for additional season

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:44pm
The former guard was one of the most reliable bench shooters in the country over the final half of last season, knocking down 2.0 3-pointers per game on a 40.1% clip.

Wildfire smoke leaving Madison area Friday, but returning Saturday

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:30pm
Continued northerly winds could thicken the smoke Saturday night, and light and variable winds might allow the smoke to linger into Sunday.

Eau Claire County DA won’t charge deputy who killed knife-wielding crash suspect

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 11:25am
Eau Claire County District Attorney Peter Rindal said Thursday he won’t charge the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office deputy who killed a knife-wielding crash suspect on May 4.

Wisconsin Originals: UW-Madison alum Harry Steenbock transformed nutritional science

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Madison drop-off sites closing at 11 a.m. Friday due to wildfire smoke

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 9:55am
The three sites are for residents and taxpayers to take trash, recycling, brush, yard waste, electronics, large items, styrofoam for recycling, and cooking oil.

Man arrested for pointing gun at co-worker on East Side

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 8:20am
The incident happened about 7:10 a.m. as the two were leaving work in the 2800 block of Atwood Avenue, Madison police said.

Man arrested after assault on East Side sends other man to hospital

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 8:10am
The man was arrested on tentative charges of substantial battery, strong armed robbery, OWI, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also had a warrant for his arrest from another state.

Crowds down, some retailers limit outdoor exposure on first day of Madison’s Maxwell Street Days on State Street

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 6:55am
The four day event will continue today under an air-quality alert

Madison lost its fast trains — for mail — 150 years ago

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 6:40am
This State Journal editorial ran on July 17, 1876:

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