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Wisconsin Legislature to see entirely new leadership next year

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 4:25pm
Regardless of the outcome of the November election, the 2027-28 legislative session and next year’s biennial budget-writing process will be in the hands of new leadership in the Capitol.

New tool in the doctor's office: The AI assistant

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 3:45pm
In recent months, several Madison-area healthcare providers have expanded their use of AI to aid tasks like note taking, scheduling and cancer screenings.

Here are the weather records Madison and Milwaukee set in April

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 2:11pm
As expected after a month marked by thunderstorms, tornadoes and floods, Madison and Milwaukee blew past several weather records in April.

Coast Guard to deploy autonomous sail drones on Great Lakes

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:26am
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Ojibwe will comply with court order to halt ban on non-tribal fishing

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:10am
Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe officials say they will comply with a court order not to ban fishing of certain species by non-tribal members on lakes within their reservation.

Man wanted on warrants who fled Monona police arrested, faces multiple felonies

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:10am
During a pursuit, the man turned off the vehicle’s headlights and made unsafe maneuvers thought traffic, Monona police said.

High fire danger continues for much of Wisconsin, DNR suspends burn permits for 43 counties

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:25am
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has suspended burn permits for 43 counties and asks people to avoid any outdoor burning.

Sweeping plans for southeastern, southwestern Madison advance to city review

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 8:15am
Both parts of the city are largely developed but lack some neighborhood features.

Madison celebrates a century of Breese Stevens Field

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 8:10am
Generations of Madisonians have watched or played baseball or soccer on the field, or roamed its perimeters for free samples during food festivals.

Eau Claire County deputy kills knife-wielding crash suspect, authorities say

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 7:55am
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation said in a statement that it is investigating the incident in the town of Union near Eau Claire.

Vehicle crash starts senior living building on fire in Sun Prairie

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 7:45am
The driver of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

Harley-Davidson's profit drops sharply, new strategy aims for growth

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 7:24am
Harley-Davidson reported a first quarter profit of $25 million, down significantly from $133 million at this point in 2025.

Stuart Dymzarov, a founder of Shabazz City High School, dies at 81

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 7:10am
He dedicated his life to transforming the futures of untold numbers of young people, former colleagues said.

Tom Still: Economist cites mix of factors driving ‘attainable’ housing crunch

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 6:40am
Providing more “affordable housing” is a popular campaign slogan these days in Wisconsin and across America, but it’s not as simple as proclaiming the goal and wishing it into reality. A mix of factors make it harder for people to…

How emerging technology is reshaping high school golf development

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 5:03am
Madison area high school golfers have embraced a new-age technology in their pursuit for year-round development.

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

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 4:37am
Scoring runs seemed like an easy task for area high school baseball teams this past week. Vote for your favorite contributor to earn this week's supernova honor.

Why the Packers' new defensive coordinator values 'how' over 'what'

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 4:03am
With Green Bay's new-look defense for 2026 among the priorities at this stage of the offseason, the unit's new leader has a clear focus on where to start.

Man killed in Rock County crash is identified

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 4:41pm
Robert L. Fucilla was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit by a truck at the intersection of Highway 11 and County Highway G at around 1 p.m. on April 28, authorities said.

Wisconsin candidate for governor Francesca Hong proposes limitations on AI in the workplace

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 4:39pm
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong has also called for a moratorium on new data center construction, environmental and energy impacts.

Madison man charged in traffic death of construction worker

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 3:35pm
“I got a call on my phone and I looked down at the phone and when I looked up I just seen cones like coming,” Martin told police. “And I never saw a person.”

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