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Wausau Mayor Doug Diny won't face charges for removing drop box in 2024

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 1:00pm
The decision to not issue charges is based on, “an inability to prove any violations beyond a reasonable doubt,” Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney said.

Urban Triage CEO Brandi Grayson pleads guilty to 3 misdemeanors

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:50pm
The charges stemmed from disputes Grayson had with an ex-boyfriend and with employees of the Majestic Theatre. She will not be convicted if she completes DA’s office programming.

Madison man arrested after $3.6M in meth found in vehicle by Illinois State Police

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:40pm
Police presented the case to the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the man was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, a felony.

Best-selling author James Patterson is UW-Madison’s spring commencement speaker

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:05pm
The best-selling author has deep ties to UW-Madison.

Wisconsin utilities join effort to curb power line competition

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:24am
Proponents of competitive bidding immediately blasted the effort as “tone deaf” at a time when customers across the country face rising energy rates.

Packers host former Louisiana linebacker for pre-draft visit

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:03am
Jaden Dugger starred at Georgetown before transferring Louisiana. The all-around defensive playmaker has high-end athletic traits.

Republicans threaten to oust UW Regents for firing UW system President Jay Rothman

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:25am
The Senate’s higher education committee has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, calling on the UW Board of Regents’ 10 members who aren’t Senate-confirmed.

Fired UW system President Jay Rothman says he was 'blindsided' by ouster

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:10am
Jay Rothman was fired on Tuesday night in a unanimous vote by the board of regents following a roughly 30-minute closed-door discussion. The regents have not disclosed a reason.

Amtrak wants to hear from you on plans to bring passenger rail to Madison

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 9:40am
The public webinar is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.

UW Health acquires University Podiatry Associates of Madison

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 8:40am
University Podiatry Associates, which opened in 1981, is located in a roughly 7,600-square-foot facility at 450 S. Yellowstone Dr. on the West Side.

Northern Wisconsin officer fatally shoots person during altercation that injured officer

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 7:15am
Life-saving measures failed to save the person who was shot and they were pronounced dead at the scene in Superior, authorities said.

Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 6:40am
Cinematographer Michael Bauman talks about the blockbuster movie, its politics and his Badger State roots

Wisconsin voter turnout down significantly this year

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:45am
For the second straight year, a state Supreme Court race helped draw voters to the polls.

2 Madison School Board members re-elected

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:45am
Blair Mosner Feltham and Nicki Vander Meulen were running well ahead of their opponents, with 97.4% of precincts reporting.

Incumbent Ben Jones fends off challenge for Dane County Circuit Court seat

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:45am
Crawford endorsed Jones but both candidates were backed by various liberal and Democratic officials and sought and received the endorsement of the county Democratic Party.

Polzin: Wisconsin men's hockey coach can entertain and inform. Just ask his boss

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:40am
Chris McIntosh learned quickly that the man who has the Badgers back in the Frozen Four is more than "a walking caricature of an old-school hockey coach."

A 'forgotten' blue blood, Wisconsin men's hockey starts to restore itself nationally

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:40am
The Badgers can use the visibility from their first Frozen Four trip in 16 years to impact key areas like recruiting and ticket sales.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's hockey's Frozen Four game vs. North Dakota

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:35am
The Badgers' first appearance in the Frozen Four in 16 years comes against a fellow former WCHA team.

Sun Prairie voters reject city’s $3.95 million referendum

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 9:41pm
Mayor Steve Stocker said he’s disappointed but promised that Sun Prairie will continue to be a vibrant and safe community.

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