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Large truck strikes I-39/90 bridge in Madison

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 6:45am
State inspectors were called to the scene to survey the damage to the bridge, which remained open.

What does America mean to you? We want to know

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 6:40am
What does America mean to you?

Madison's newest polar bear has defied all odds. Can she do it again and become a mom?

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:50am
Columbus, Ohio zookeepers hand-raised Nora after the polar bear's mom abandoned her. Now she's at the Madison zoo, and there are high hopes for her.

Nora is doing her part to help scientists research polar bears

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:45am
Nora has helped with research projects that could help protect polar bears in the wild.

Giraffe exhibit and new nonprofit up next for Vilas Zoo

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:45am
Construction could begin next year on Edge of Africa: Giraffe, a sprawling indoor and outdoor facility for up to four giraffes and African ground birds.

One alliance is trying to grow the polar bear population, and brought Nora to Madison

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:45am
An alliance of zoos is working to make sure the polar bear population grows.

What it’s like to feed a polar bear at the Madison zoo

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:45am
The emotion of the moment caught me a bit off guard.

Packers' new secondary coaches hoping to generate more turnovers

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:35am
The Green Bay Packers' secondary has struggled to create takeaways in recent season and looks to flip the script in 2026.

How Cam Achord plans to fix Packers' struggling special teams unit

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:35am
The Green Bay Packers are looking for their new special teams coordinator to change the tune on a unit that has hindered them the past decade.

A timeline of the Henry Vilas Zoo

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:30am
The zoo opened in 1911.

War in Iran is a distraction from the misery in Gaza | Craig Wehrle

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:00am
The U.S. vs. Iran war pushed Gaza into the background. Nonetheless, the suffering continues.

Detained Islamic leader deserves due process, humane treatment | Kate and David Eberhard

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:00am
We are writing on behalf of the social justice committee at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton. Grounded in a commitment to human dignity, compassion and justice, we urge immediate and sustained advocacy for the release of Salah Sarsour, president of…

Madison has bigger issues than plight of beagles | Eric A. Johnson

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:00am
It is surprising that so many people in the Madison area have allowed and even encouraged a beagle rescue group to invade our region for the removal of beagles from experimental and breeding facilities. At least 16 dogs have been…

Madison West girls volleyball star finds collegiate home along the east coast

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 4:37am
Madison West girls volleyball's Lily Smith, a self-proclaimed late bloomer, found her collegiate home after a summer trip out the country.

5 Madison area high school softball stars of the week: May 6 edition

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 4:03am
Big bats, good base running and some strong pitching highlight this week's supernova voting. Vote for your favorite as the winner.

Asher Ray

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:00pm
May 22, 2012 - April 28, 2026

Seashells indictment of James Comey is a laughable charge | New York Daily News

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 6:40pm
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is pleasing President Donald Trump by supporting a ridiculous indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a benign photo.Maybe Blanche thinks this foolishness will prevent him from being 86ed like Pam Bondi was, but…

Local digest for Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 5:20pm
Crash sets senior housing on fire

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