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Proposed DeForest data center could consume nearly 15% of village’s water supply, require new storage

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 3:45pm
The 650-acre project would require about 125,000 gallons of water per day, primarily for cooling systems to regulate the heat generated by servers.

Watch: Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell addresses change within running back group

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 3:23pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell talking about the new look of the Badgers' running back room and more.

Watch: Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell explains why LB Aaron Witt is returning to program

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 3:17pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell sharing why veteran linebacker Aaron Witt is returning to the team.

Watch: Luke Fickell speaks on the roster being set after 1 transfer portal window

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 3:13pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell going into detail on how the elimination of the spring transfer window impacts his process.

Watch: Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell recaps a wild transfer portal season

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 3:07pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell explaining a hectic transfer portal cycle this offseason.

Watch: Luke Fickell discusses recruiting multi-year transfers, D-III product Danitz

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 3:03pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell's thoughts about brining in multi-year transfers from the portal and more.

How the Madison School District decides it’s cold enough to close schools

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 2:30pm
With Friday’s high temperature forecast to be -7 degrees, there’s a big buzz over whether classes will be canceled.

Gov. Evers, GOP lawmakers strike apparent deal on PFAS funds

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 2:15pm
The state’s 2023-25 biennial budget created a $125 million PFAS Trust Fund, but those funds have sat untouched while lawmakers and Evers have tried to hammer out a deal.

Journey Mental Health Center names new leader

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 2:00pm
Sarah Valencia most recently served as assistant deputy secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, where she oversaw large-scale public health and Medicaid systems.

Mint Mark’s executive chef named a James Beard semifinalist

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 1:05pm
Kasey Lee Cooke, 29, said the East Washington restaurant has been successful because of its rotating menu and its commitment to serving local food.

Madison closing drop-off sites Friday due to cold

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 1:00pm
The East and West side locations at 4602 Sycamore Ave. and 402 South Point Road are otherwise open during the winter months from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Sprinkler system puts out cooking fire at East Side apartment

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:50pm
Firefighters helped building maintenance with removing water from the apartment, and the Red Cross assisted the occupants displaced from the apartment.

Baby-bullish VP expects 4th child

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:30pm
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, are expecting a son in late July, they announced in a social media post Tuesday.

Madison police arrest ‘violent, wanted offender’ sought by Monona police

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:10pm
On Jan. 10, Monona police pursued Shondrell Evans after he drove about 100 mpg on the Beltline with his lights off.

Pittsville School District threatens woman with defamation lawsuit over TikTok post

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:05pm
The viral TikTok video depicted the woman's disabled daughter's experience at a ⁠2023 school event.

The Madison School District launches survey on upcoming cellphone ban

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:50am
Unlike many other Dane County districts, Madison does not have a districtwide policy on phone use during instructional time. Instead, rules vary by school and are not always consistently enforced.

Richland Center man dies in crash after losing control on snow-covered highway

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:20am
The crash happened about 4:40 p.m. near Highway 80 and Industrial Drive, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Tuna recalled for botulism risk accidentally shipped to 9 states, including Wisconsin

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:18am
The recalled tuna involved some packages of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in olice oil.

Report: Packers interview former Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon for defensive coordinator position

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 10:17pm
Green Bay has reportedly shown interest in a coach who gave the Packers offense some trouble earlier in the season.

NASA’s new moon mission is riskier than it should be | Bloomberg News

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 6:40pm
Wish them well. Next month, four astronauts are expected to board a space capsule called Orion, blast off on a rocket known as the Space Launch System, and exit low-Earth orbit for the first time since 1972, en route to…

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