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Cool Sweet Treats opens in former smoke shop on South Park Street

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 9:02am
The neighborhood has quickly embraced the family ice cream and snack shop.

Man killed in head-on collision with military vehicle near Cashton

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 7:22am
John LeRoy Shimpach was driving south on State Highway 27 near Paulson Road when he crossed the centerline and collided with a northbound Oshkosh Defense Medium Tactical Vehicle.

Construction worker killed in hit and run in Madison

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 7:04am
Police used traffic cameras to identify the vehicle involved and later arrested Michael Martin in a neighborhood on the city’s South Side.

How to remedy abysmal reading scores in schools | James E. Causey

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 6:35am
As a proud Milwaukee Public Schools graduate, it's been hard to watch the well-documented problems with reading and truancy unfold over time.

Dane County court wrong to release police officer data | Jim Palmer

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 6:30am
A recent Dane County Circuit Court decision ordering the release of a statewide dataset identifying more than 16,000 current and former law enforcement officers is being framed as a victory for transparency.

'Have the steps to build': Iowa transfer excited to join up-and-coming Wisconsin women's basketball

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 5:03am
Wisconsin women's basketball's fast-paced offense and dedication to building a strong culture helped entice Iowa transfer Addie Deal.

Treat college athletes like the professionals they are | J. Denny Weaver

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 5:00am
The recent introduction of big money from name, image and likeness payments changed college athletics radically. It is time to be honest about the new status.

Artificial intelligence can't compete with human ingenuity | Kenneth Satyshur

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 5:00am
AI is coming! AI is coming! Shutter the windows, hide the children. Oh, woe is us.

What we learned from 2 pitchers who should be key for the Brewers

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 5:00am
A couple of young pitchers showed throughout a series win that they will be important cogs for the Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff as the season progresses.

Packers look to continue draft tradition of Day 3 offensive line success

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 4:37am
Green Bay has an impressive history of turning Day 3 lineman selections into regular contributors and, in some instances, high-end players. Here's how they see this year's selection fitting in.

5 Madison area high school boys sports stars of the week: May 1 edition

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 4:03am
School records on the track, an even-keel round on the course and an unbeaten weekend on the tennis court highlighted last week's action. Vote for the most notable effort.

UW system launches search for UW-Madison’s next chancellor

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 5:30pm
Jennifer Mnookin, who has served as UW-Madison’s leader since 2022, is leaving the university in May to become Columbia University’s president.

Former Madison schools aide police say fed student dog food won’t be charged

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 5:00pm
Shown a photo of the dog food can, the employee said he had thought it was bean dip and that he got it from either a classroom or a food pantry, the affidavit says.

Sun Prairie School District cancels school for Friday

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 4:30pm
Like the Madison School District, schools in Sun Prairie will be closed Friday after a large number of employees called in absent to attend a May Day march.

State commission orders rejection of 23 Madison ballots that arrived late

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 4:05pm
The commission ruled the canvassing boards “abused their discretion” when they included the 23 ballots in their canvass of the April 7 election knowing that the ballots had arrived late.

2 animal-welfare groups buy 1,500 beagles from embattled Ridglan Farms

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 2:59pm
Officials with the organizations said Thursday they spent less than $1 million to buy the dogs.

Packers reportedly pick up 5th-year option on DE Lukas Van Ness

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 2:43pm
The Green Bay Packers opted to pick up Lukas Van Ness' fifth-year option a day before the deadline, locking the defensive end down through the 2027 season.

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