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Janesville man accused of OWI in head-on crash that injured 2

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 12:35pm
The crash happened about 9:45 p.m. on Highway 51 near South Driftwood Drive in the town of Rock, authorities said.

Reedsburg man on parole for homicide gets 8 years in prison on gun charge

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:25am
In 1991, David Davis, 54, was convicted of being a party to the crime of homicide in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Originals: Thomas Jefferson’s grandson led Wisconsin regiment in Civil War

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Civil rights suit against Ridglan Farms is dismissed

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:55am
The suit accused Ridglan Farms, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett, County Executive Melissa Agard and others of violating activists’ Fourth and 14th Amendment rights.

Driver dies in semi crash off I-90/94 near Mauston

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:50am
Authorities are trying to determine what led to the semi leaving the highway.

Madison School Board to decide on phone policy Monday night

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:35am
Madison’s proposed policy, which must be approved by July 1, uses a bell-to-bell phone ban for kindergarten through eighth-graders and off-and-away approach for high schoolers.

5 aging Madison playgrounds set to be replaced this summer

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:25am
The replacements include four playgrounds on the Far East Side and one on the West Side.

Park Street redevelopment will proceed without dramatic roof feature

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:20am
Demolition of the existing building at 999 S. Park St. could start this week.

Madison School District boundary changes on the way. Here's what to know

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:15am
The Madison School District is currently seeking feedback on its first draft of boundary changes, which would adjust attendance areas for nearly every elementary school.

Photos: Follow the Ridglan Farms beagles' journey from lab to love

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:10am
Take a look back at some of the key moments in the Ridglan Farms story.

Man comes to hospital with gunshot wound, Madison police investigating

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:05am
The person’s injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Recipe for a thunderstorm has 3 ingredients

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 9:40am
Thunderstorm development requires moisture, unstable air and upward motion.

Occupant suffers minor injuries in Far East Side house fire

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 9:05am
The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Eve Paras on why big names like to perform at Comedy on State

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 8:00am
Comedians often say it's one of the best comedy clubs in the country.

Wisconsin’s agriculture history goes far beyond dairy cows

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 7:30am
Wisconsin accounts for 14.3% of all milk production in the U.S. and ranks second behind California’s 17.8% but the dynamics of the industry have changed drastically.

Who’s Joel Brennan? He might be Wisconsin’s next governor | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 7:25am
On their latest political podcast, Milfred and Hands talk with Joel Brennan, one of the least known Democratic candidates for governor with the most executive experience.

Demand an end to hatred during Pride Month | Julie Reuss

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 6:40am
It is Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQ+ people, their history, achievements and contributions.

Will moderate voters find a home in Wisconsin's governor's race?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 5:45am
In a purple battleground that is often decided by tiny margins, the parties ignore these voters at their peril come November.

What are possible data center health impacts and can they be reduced?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 5:45am
There is little information about the health and environmental impact of data centers themselves, and experts agree more research and studies are needed to clarify those specific effects.

Who is Diane Hendricks, Wisconsin's richest woman?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 5:40am
America's richest self-made woman lives in Wisconsin. She's also, unsurprisingly, the richest person in the state. So who is Diane Hendricks?

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