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Janesville man gets 10 years in prison after plea deal in fatal shooting

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:10pm
Deonte Foster, 42, pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and felon in possession of a firearm in Rock County Circuit Court.

Trump appoints former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy to temporarily lead NASA

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:45am
Duffy, who is currently serving as Trump's transportation secretary, will also take on the role of interim administrator of the federal space agency.

Madison Public Market delayed again

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:30am
The market is "facing some necessary delays related to lease finalization and building improvements required to meet public health standards for food vendors."

Man arrested after pulling gun during road-rage incident on North Side

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:20am
The incident happened about 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the area of International Lane and Packers Avenue, Madison police said.

Fire severely damages Far East Side duplex, displaces 13 people, kills 8 kittens

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:05am
The fire was declared knocked down after about 80 minutes, damage was estimated at $250,000, and the cause is under investigation.

UW-Madison to 'sunset' standalone diversity and equity division

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:00am
"We must create the conditions here ... that allow all of our students, faculty and staff to flourish and to reach their full potential," a letter from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said.

14 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 7:10am
Savor some of Madison’s signature summer events, such as the Art Fair on (and off) the Square, during this action-packed weekend.

Exact Sciences gets Medicare approval for colorectal blood test

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 6:50am
The Oncodetect test is designed for use in patients with stage II, III and some stage IV colorectal cancer.

More than 500 homes proposed for subdivision on Madison's Far East Side

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:55am
The Veridian neighborhood would add a mix of single-family homes, twin homes and townhouses on former farmland north of Commercial Avenue.

Lonely but inspired, Waunakee High senior painted classmates in ‘extreme act of kindness’

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:45am
For her Advanced Placement art portfolio, Molly Schafer settled on an audacious objective: Paint scores of portraits of her graduating classmates.

Polzin: Who is Wisconsin's best coach of the past quarter century?

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:37am
We kick off our All-Badgers Quarter Century Teams project by looking at the best Wisconsin coach over the past 25 years.

New look base: Here's what high school baseball coaches have to say

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:07am
NFHS will implement a double first base in 2027 and many coaches have a lot of positives to say about keeping players safe from collisions.

Nursing home sale isn't in the best interest of Sauk County | Joe Scolaro

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:00am
Sauk County has owned and operated a public health care facility for over 150 years. The most recent facility was recently built in 2009 and has enjoyed a five-star rating.

Stop trying to ban book displays from Waupun Public Library | Sandra Champion

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:00am
Pastor Forsell Gappa's unrelenting crusade to control the content and display of books in the Waupun Public Library is wrong.

Don't sell Sauk County nursing home without a referendum | Mary “Angel” Parkhurst

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:00am
My family, friends and past co-workers call me Mary "Angel” but the possibility of the Sauk County Health Care Center being sold or closed is bringing out the devil in me.

Bold leader could save county nursing home | Kari and Mike Walker

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:00am
The Sauk County Health Care Center is worth saving.

Digest

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00am
MEN’S SOCCER

Chourio drives in winning run in 10th as Brewers win 3-2 and hand Dodgers their 6th straight loss

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00am
MILWAUKEE — Jackson Chourio singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Los Angeles 3-2 on Wednesday to complete their first home sweep of the Dodgers in franchise history.

Minnesota extends Fleck’s contract through 2030

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00am
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season with an increase in retention bonuses that was approved by the university’s board of regents on Wednesday.

Phillies keep Verlander winless

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00am
SAN FRANCISCO — Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants…

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