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Francesca Hong leads Democratic primary in Marquette Law School poll

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 1:26pm
The data, which was collected July 8-16, doesn’t reflect the shake-ups in the race that led to Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropping out and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rejoining.

'Godmother of punk' Patti Smith coming back to The Orpheum Theater

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 1:00pm
Tickets for "Patti Smith: Songs & Stories," presented by A Room Of One's Own Bookstore, go on sale Aug. 1.

In reversal, appeals court sides with UW-Madison over readmitting Quintez Cephus

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:50pm
UW-Madison says the ruling confirms it met its Title IX obligations. The plaintiff is considering her next legal steps.

Popular mustard ice cream being sold at Chocolate Shoppe ahead of festival

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 11:20am
This year it’s being sold at the Chocolate Shoppe in the days leading up to the Aug. 1 festival.

2 Madison police injured during State Street bar scuffle

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:10am
Police responded to an incident at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a man head-butting a bouncer.

Madison Public Market opens Thursday, the end of a 20-year odyssey

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 9:25am
The $24 million, 45,000-square-foot facility features local businesses and an expansive events hall, but it has room for more tenants.

Timeline: How the Madison Public Market finally became reality

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 9:20am
Before it would be built, the Madison Public Market endured more than 20 years of debate over its cost and location.

Man arrested after elderly woman pushed to ground during robbery on Near East Side

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 8:40am
The 50-year-old man was arrested and taken to the Dane County Jail on tentative charges of strong-arm robbery, battery to an elder person and disorderly conduct.

Shullsburg residents ‘in shock’ as cheese plant closes, laying off 97

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 8:11am
The Shullsburg Creamery, along with the White Hill Cheese Plant, are permanently ending operations and laying off all production employees.

Aaron Rodgers shows signs of a family reunion with Instagram photos

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:50am
Aaron Rodgers posted a group of heartwarming photos on his Instagram account Monday night with the caption “Another bonding week #fam.”

Unsanctioned party at Downtown apartment rooftop pool results in trespassing citations

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:20am
Officers were sent to the party at the apartment in the 600 block of North Henry Street about 4:05 p.m. Friday, Madison police said.

Milwaukee man charged in fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend after stalking her for months

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:10am
Randall Lenyard, 33, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and stalking of Kiana Pliska — both felonies.

ICE is detaining more people in Wisconsin jails, most with no convictions

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 7:05am
More than half of the people in ICE custody in Wisconsin have no criminal convictions, according to the latest detention statistics released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Zac Thornton deals six stellar innings as Mets blank Brewers

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 10:53pm
The Milwaukee Brewers fell at the hands of the New York Mets Tuesday night at American Family Park in Milwaukee to set up a rubber match on Wednesday.

Madison men’s homeless shelter set to open Sept. 1

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 3:34pm
The opening of a dedicated men’s homeless shelter on Bartillion Drive follows a contract agreement between the city and Porchlight.

Bucks rookie named to all-Summer League first team

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 3:27pm
Milwaukee's Brayden Burries is the first Bucks player to make the all-Summer League first team since second-round pick Sandro Mamukelashvili did so in 2022.

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