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Madison to re-plow residential streets as temperatures rise
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high of 36 on Wednesday and 41 on Thursday, when there also will be a chance for rain or snow.
Officers at trial of Milwaukee judge say her actions made their job more dangerous
An FBI agent testified said he was worried his team was divided when Judge Hannah Dugan directed agents to speak with the chief judge.
Wisconsin men's hockey gets decision on appeal to overturn captain's suspension
Ben Dexheimer got a fighting penalty that carries an automatic one-game suspension in the Badgers' last game before their break.
Is it legal to leave kids home alone for winter break in Wisconsin? What the law says
Winter break is days away for most Wisconsin schools — exciting for kids, potentially stressful for parents and guardians who find themselves without childcare.
Starting defensive back leaving Wisconsin for transfer portal
An expected decision from a veteran defender became known Tuesday. Wisconsin now turns attention to rebuilding its secondary.
24 endangered turtles recovering from cold
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — Two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after the frigid waters off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, left them struggling with frostbite, pneumonia and abrasions.
UW-Madison, school district team up on cellphone ban
The cellphone ban, signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in October, requires school districts to come up with policies to implement it by July 1.
Longtime Madison leader awarded for civility in public discourse
Longtime Madison leader Eve Galanter has been named as the recipient of the 2025 Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award.
7 Wisconsin communities whose names evoke the holiday season
These Wisconsin communities show their holiday spirit no matter the season
Duluth Holdings reports fiscal Q3 loss better than analysts expected
Duluth Holdings, which does business as Duluth Trading, in June announced it was laying off 18% of its workforce as a cost-cutting move.
Brookfield woman dies in 3-vehicle crash in Dodge County
The crash happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Highway 49 near Highway YY in the town of Leroy, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office reported.
Tom Still: Down on the farm, policies can seed more harm than good
While tariffs may be good for some sectors of the American economy, they’re not helpful to most farmers.
Ron Johnson must stand up to Donald Trump's bad behavior | Peter McKeever
It is well past time for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, and his Republican colleagues to stop enabling the staggering corruption, cruelty, chaos and dishonesty of President Donald Trump.
Family of teacher killed in Abundant Life shooting 'doing OK' through support of school, church
After his wife of 19 years was killed in a school shooting a year ago, one of the biggest questions facing Jack West was whether his daughters should continue to go to school there.
Older pedestrians are grateful for thorough shovelers | Janice Knapp-Cordes
I would like to say "thank you" to all the people who shovel their sidewalks down to the pavement after every snowfall. I especially appreciate the people who clear the curb cuts.
'Backbone of your team': Why high school boys hockey defensemen are so valuable to success
The transition from defense to offense happens in a matter of seconds. Learn how area defensemen prevent goals on one end and quickly create scoring opportunities on the other.
How Wisconsin men's hockey soared to its highest ranking at Christmas in 2 decades
'Everybody has mattered' in the Badgers getting to the winter break at 12-2-2, coach Mike Hastings said. Depth is only one driver of first-half success.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue threats aren't necessary | Dan Johnson
I do not mind paying taxes and am aware of the benefits they provide. But the state Department of Revenue has given me reason to question its practices.
5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Dec. 16 edition
A senior forward making school history headlines the past week of high school boys basketball action. Vote for your favorite performer as this week's Supernova.






