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The 46-year-old woman received a ticket for indecent conduct, Stoughton police said.

Department of Corrections spokesperson Beth Hardtke said assaults included one in which a staff member was stabbed three times, as well as assaults between inmates.

A Milwaukee-based headhunter to the rich worked for Jeffrey Epstein in 2013, seeking staff for the convicted sex offender's now-notorious island and ranch, according to documents released by the U.S. Justice Department.

The play, “Swing State,” opens Wednesday at Next Act Theatre on South Water Street in Milwaukee.

The rankings are based on the resources a university devotes to teaching and research, academic performance, innovation and economic impact, and global engagement.

Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

North Italia, which was started in 2002, has about 47 locations in the United States.

Seven recruits have stopped by to visit the Badgers in the 2025-26 school year. Here's who.

The incident happened Tuesday night in the 1300 block of Ruskin Street, Madison police said.

Dress up or dress down, either way make sure to dress warm.

The Middleton-based holding company posted fiscal first-quarter earnings of $28.4 million, or $1.21 per share, on revenue of $677 million.

“With the right public policies, that we can be one of the dynamic States of America here over the next 20 to 30 years,” Tom Tiffany said.

A groundbreaking vault and career-best balance beam routine from area gymnasts highlighted last week's girls sports performances. Vote for which was the most impressive.

Pivotal Health brings nurse practitioners to patients’ homes, a service that university students and their parents have come to love.

Exact Sciences’ Cancerguard, a blood-based early detection test, is not covered by insurance and costs patients $689 out of pocket. But future Medicare coverage could change that.

As the Winter Games get under way, take a look back at the rich history of Winter Olympic success by the Madison area's own.

Peter Mueller learned to skate in Madison. That began a successful career that included a gold medal 50 years ago along with some memorable moments as a coach.

Dane County Regional Airport set a record in 2025 for most passengers flying in and out of Madison, surpassing the previous highest year in 2019.

Wisconsin's top Republican said however that it's "fitting and proper" for the federal government to set some basic standards.