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Wedl’s braves the cold to serve up popular burgers from its shack in Jefferson

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 7:35am
The business, established in 1916, is experiencing its first winter season and despite the cold, customers keep coming.

Your weekend? Here are 14 ideas in the Madison area

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 7:10am
We seem to have caught at least a bit of a break from the polar vortexes, so take advantage!

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves standards for PFAS in drinking water

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 7:00am
Gov Tony Evers called the vote "a critical step toward strengthening our efforts to get harmful contaminants out of our water systems for good."

UW-Madison to demolish building to add faculty parking, future development

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 6:40am
The Regents on Wednesday also OK’d projects at UW-Oshkosh to raze its library and facility improvements at UW-La Crosse.

Assessing why Matthew Golden didn't meet expectations of many in rookie season

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 6:20am
The 23rd overall pick from the 2025 NFL Draft showed he is capable of producing with more consistency in reps.

5 Madison area high school girls sports stars of the week: Jan. 29 edition

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 6:07am
A pair of wrestling invite titles and strong gymnastics dual efforts highlighted last week’s top performances. Vote for which was the most impressive as the Supernova.

6-story Winnebago Street proposal a no-go for now, developer says

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 5:50am
The 162-unit building, which would straddle four existing properties, is bigger than city plans recommend for the East Side neighborhood.

Wisconsin men's basketball persists, matching program's best 2nd-half rally to stun rival

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 5:37am
An 18-point comeback win over Minnesota on Wednesday made the lack of fight in games earlier this season seem long ago. Because comebacks are what the Badgers do.

Bucks forward to have more opportunities in team's 'newest form'

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 5:35am
Without its top two scorers and ball handlers, Milwaukee is going to look to Kyle Kuzma to shoulder much of the load on offense.

Artificial intelligence was only 351 minutes off | Eric Frydenlund

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 3:00pm
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Because I take my walk in the late afternoon, I sometimes look up when the sun will set so I know how much time I have before dark.

Packers hire former Bills coordinator to lead defensive pass game

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 2:43pm
Bobby Babich has interviewed with Green Bay before, and has been at several coaching positions with Buffalo since 2017.

Former Brewer willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets, but wants to get settled first

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 2:17pm
Freddy Peralta was dealt to New York after a career year with Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers seeks end to court-ordered procedures at Lincoln Hills youth prison

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 1:30pm
The request followed a report by an independent monitor that found the state in full compliance for the second time in three months.

Authorities identify Madison man shot and killed on the South Side

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 1:13pm
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 34-year-old Madison man killed in a shooting on the South Side over the weekend.

Tall Grass restaurant to open at MMoCA

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:45pm
Executive chef Elena Terry is known from "Top Chef Wisconsin," "Chopped" and Food Network's "BBQ Brawl."

Madison man accused of firing shot at woman on North Side

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:20pm
The 18-year-old man was arrested and jailed on tentative charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, carrying a concealed weapon, and obstruction, Madison police said.

Man punched during Downtown disturbance treated at hospital

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:05pm
The incident happened about 2:15 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of State Street, Madison police said.

8-story hotel approved on Downtown Madison block that’s been vacant for years

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 11:15am
Plans call for a 205-room Drury Plaza Hotel facing Wisconsin Avenue on the former Madison Area Technical College Downtown campus.

Meijer bottled water sold in 6 states, including Wisconsin, recalled over black substance

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 11:01am
The recall includes the brand's ​Steam Distilled Water sold in gallon jugs.

Man found passed out in Far West Side apartment hallway after Beltline hit-and-run crash

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 10:35am
At about 12:40 a.m., officers sent to the hit-and-run crash on the Beltline involving multiple vehicles were told the suspect driver had run from the scene, Madison police said.

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