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State says Downtown Madison ramp and tunnel below it are safe to use

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:30pm
Tatyana Warrick, a spokesperson for the DOA, which owns the ramp, on Wednesday said that the area where the mishap occurred “was thoroughly inspected and deemed safe.”

Brewers top prospect Jesús Made hits walk-off winner for Biloxi

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:07pm
The Brewers' farm system had quite the day Tuesday. Take a look at some of the highlights from the action.

How Brewers' Misiorowski figured it out after shaky beginning to dominate Cubs

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:33am
Jacob Misiorowski built on his scoreless innings streak against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, navigating some early chaos to post another quality start.

Bicyclist ticketed for running into vehicle on East Side

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:20am
A driver was turning onto Walter Street from inbound Atwood Avenue when the cyclist crashed into the rear panel of the vehicle, Madison police said.

Mandela Barnes proposes blocking use of AI to boost consumer prices

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:48am
MADISON – Democratic candidate for governor Mandela Barnes is proposing to seek measures if elected to bar companies from using artificial intelligence to drive up prices or limit access to services

Roofing crew finds bullet lodged in roof of Far East Side home

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:40am
The resident had the roof replaced 18 months ago, but had a contractor come out to inspect it after recent storms.

Teen injures officer during arrest after State Street store robbed, owner shoved

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:10am
The boy was taken to the Dane County juvenile jail on tentative charges of robbery-strong arm, resisting arrest causing a soft tissue injury, and trespassing.

Permanent Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to be unveiled in Watertown on Memorial Day

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 9:40am
After quickly raising more than $600,000 beginning in spring 2025, a traveling wall memorial has been converted to a permanent display.

Driver crashes into parked car, tree, building on Near West Side

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 8:50am
The crash happened about 9:10 a.m. in the 220 block of Regent Street when the man abruptly swerved his vehicle into traffic, Madison police said.

Amish buggy driver killed in crash with pickup truck in Lafayette County

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 8:15am
The fatal crash is the second of the year in Lafayette County.

Madison’s Edgewater hotel envisions upgrades to plaza, pier, dining areas

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 7:20am
The renovation comes just over a decade after the hotel’s expansion was held up by a prolonged debate over its funding needs and visibility.

Madison School District to stop busing some kids to Goodman Center after school

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 7:10am
Recent changes to the area have made it safer to walk from Lowell and Emerson to the Goodman Center, said Scott Chehak, the district’s building services director.

ACT scoring issue could change Wisconsin students' test scores

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 6:45am
High school students in Wisconsin and nationwide may see changes to their ACT scores after the testing company discovered a scoring issue with this spring's exam.

Sean Duffy's expensive vacation funded by companies he regulates | Chris Brennan

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 6:40am
It's not exactly a mystery why Sean Duffy, President Donald Trump's secretary of Transportation from Wisconsin, seems so befuddled and embittered about the backlash that followed his May 8 reveal that American corporations funded a five-part reality television series about…

Polzin: Inside Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard's push for a 40-game regular season

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:45am
The Wisconsin men's basketball coach backed the recent move to expand the NCAA Tournament by eight teams. But he believes there are other opportunities to add "inventory."

Tyrod Taylor adds depth, veteran presence to Packers' quarterback group

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:35am
The Green Bay Packers found and experienced veteran to fill out the backup quarterback role.

Adapted Sports League helps students with disabilities find confidence, connection

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:03am
Verona and Mount Horeb are the latest area schools to join the Adapted Sports League. See how the league, created in 2022, has helped students with disabilities and their families.

Democrats nixed deal in hopes of winning November's election | Chuck Litweiler

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:00am
The Democrats' assessment of Gov. Tony Evers' deal with the Republican leaders was that the Republicans got the best of it. They figured it was better to wait on the possibility of more Democrats winning in November.

Music won't 'indoctrinate' Watertown students | Nancy Gray

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:00am
The Watertown School Board banned a piece of music from being played by the high school band.

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