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War in Iran is a distraction from the misery in Gaza | Craig Wehrle

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:00am
The U.S. vs. Iran war pushed Gaza into the background. Nonetheless, the suffering continues.

Detained Islamic leader deserves due process, humane treatment | Kate and David Eberhard

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:00am
We are writing on behalf of the social justice committee at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton. Grounded in a commitment to human dignity, compassion and justice, we urge immediate and sustained advocacy for the release of Salah Sarsour, president of…

Madison has bigger issues than plight of beagles | Eric A. Johnson

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:00am
It is surprising that so many people in the Madison area have allowed and even encouraged a beagle rescue group to invade our region for the removal of beagles from experimental and breeding facilities. At least 16 dogs have been…

Madison West girls volleyball star finds collegiate home along the east coast

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 4:37am
Madison West girls volleyball's Lily Smith, a self-proclaimed late bloomer, found her collegiate home after a summer trip out the country.

5 Madison area high school softball stars of the week: May 6 edition

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 4:03am
Big bats, good base running and some strong pitching highlight this week's supernova voting. Vote for your favorite as the winner.

Asher Ray

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:00pm
May 22, 2012 - April 28, 2026

Seashells indictment of James Comey is a laughable charge | New York Daily News

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 6:40pm
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is pleasing President Donald Trump by supporting a ridiculous indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a benign photo.Maybe Blanche thinks this foolishness will prevent him from being 86ed like Pam Bondi was, but…

Local digest for Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 5:20pm
Crash sets senior housing on fire

Wisconsin Legislature to see entirely new leadership next year

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 4:25pm
Regardless of the outcome of the November election, the 2027-28 legislative session and next year’s biennial budget-writing process will be in the hands of new leadership in the Capitol.

New tool in the doctor's office: The AI assistant

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 3:45pm
In recent months, several Madison-area healthcare providers have expanded their use of AI to aid tasks like note taking, scheduling and cancer screenings.

Here are the weather records Madison and Milwaukee set in April

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 2:11pm
As expected after a month marked by thunderstorms, tornadoes and floods, Madison and Milwaukee blew past several weather records in April.

Coast Guard to deploy autonomous sail drones on Great Lakes

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:26am
MANITOWOC – The U.S.

Ojibwe will comply with court order to halt ban on non-tribal fishing

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:10am
Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe officials say they will comply with a court order not to ban fishing of certain species by non-tribal members on lakes within their reservation.

Man wanted on warrants who fled Monona police arrested, faces multiple felonies

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:10am
During a pursuit, the man turned off the vehicle’s headlights and made unsafe maneuvers thought traffic, Monona police said.

High fire danger continues for much of Wisconsin, DNR suspends burn permits for 43 counties

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:25am
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has suspended burn permits for 43 counties and asks people to avoid any outdoor burning.

Sweeping plans for southeastern, southwestern Madison advance to city review

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 8:15am
Both parts of the city are largely developed but lack some neighborhood features.

Madison celebrates a century of Breese Stevens Field

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 8:10am
Generations of Madisonians have watched or played baseball or soccer on the field, or roamed its perimeters for free samples during food festivals.

Eau Claire County deputy kills knife-wielding crash suspect, authorities say

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 7:55am
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation said in a statement that it is investigating the incident in the town of Union near Eau Claire.

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