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Madison police investigating fatal shooting on South Side
Officers were sent to the 400 block of Primrose Lane near West Badger Road at about 3:30 a.m.
3 things that stood out as Wisconsin women's hockey finishes sweep of Bemidji State
The extra baggage carried into an early start for the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team Sunday was that it was expected to be the last game it'll play with many of its stars until the playoffs start.
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Want warm thoughts? Experience the raclette sandwich
The hearty sandwich with melted cheese from a counter-top broiler is a staple this time of the year at Fromagination.
Banned books get new ally
NEW YORK — A grassroots organization founded to increase diversity in publishing is launching a program to counteract the nationwide wave of banned books in schools and libraries.
Thanksgiving prompts expanding beltline in winning caption
Winning line from Mauston reader beats more than 80 entries.
Report: Packers find next defensive coordinator, set to hire former Cardinals coach
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly found a replacement for Jeff Hafley in a former Arizona Cardinals coach who has a bevy of coaching experience.
UW-Madison Libraries, longtime Friends group cut ties
University officials gave the Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries 60 days to clear out its space in the Memorial Library.
Madison is switching to ‘standards-based’ grading for all 4 traditional high schools
Student work is rated as “advanced,” “proficient,” “developing” or “emerging.” Ratings are converted to traditional letter grades later on.
Dr. Zorba Paster: New federal dietary guidelines worth considering
Some high-powered medical endorsements are at least comforting.
OUR VIEW: Condos need a comeback in Madison’s hot housing market
A recent full-page article in the Wisconsin State Journal outlined the “10 housing developments that will change Madison in 2026.”
Folk dancers step together to sustain, grow their tradition
This weekend, Madison’s Memorial Union hosted a large group of people dedicated to keeping folk dance alive by living in it themselves.
Wisconsin men's hockey's 4th straight home loss isn't fatal but needs a quick response
Like the team that went on to win the NCAA championship 20 years earlier, the Badgers have lost four straight games, all at home. It's "getting old," Mike Hastings said.
Ceasefire in Gaza means little as bombings continue | Craig Wehrle
The media keeps reporting a ceasefire in Gaza, and then we are told about the latest bombing of -- where else -- Gaza? Which is it? A ceasefire or bombing? It cannot be both.
Decals await Madison restaurants willing to 'skip the stuff' | Thomas Hanley
There's a nationwide effort to reduce single-use plastic pollution by getting restaurants to “skip the stuff." This means excluding single-use plastic utensils, straws and condiment packets in to-go orders, unless they are specifically requested.
Wisconsin should end cryptocurrency restrictions | Maggie Schmidt
It wasn’t that long ago that online banking and bill paying were considered cutting-edge innovations. But technology advanced, we grew to trust it, and now it’s part of everyday life.
The world should stand up to bully Donald Trump | Claudia Cooper
We have now entered unknown territory where the whim of one authoritarian who happens to be the “leader” of the most powerful country in the world is unleashed.






