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Lawmakers strike tentative deal to fund WisconsinEye

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 1:47pm
Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said the Legislature also intends to sign a short-term contract with WisEye to broadcast its February floor sessions.

Goodman’s Jewelers to be closed for the week after water main breakage

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:51pm
“It was gut-wrenching to walk into the store,” owner John Hayes said after seeing the water damage inside Goodman’s. It's literally like you're walking into a rainstorm.”

Most Dane County school districts call off classes ahead of Friday’s deep cold plunge

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:22pm
Friday’s weather will be brutally cold with a high temperature predicted to be minus 7 with a low of minus 14. Wind chills are predicted to be minus 24, according to the Weather Channel.

DeForest votes to restore fluoride to public water after last year’s controversial removal

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 11:59am
The DeForest Village Board’s decision to restore fluoride to its water supply reverses a divisive decision that led to public backlash and a trustee recall election.

Unknown substance in air causes evacuation of East Side apartment building

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 11:50am
Shortly before 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, fire crews were sent to 715 Rethke Avenue to investigate an odor after at least one person reporting they were having trouble breathing.

Armed Madison carjacking suspect crashes vehicle into Brittingham Bay

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 11:45am
The carjacking suspect, Derrick Newton, is believed to be armed with a knife and gun, and is considered dangerous, Madison police said.

Marshall man charged with OWI homicide in July crash

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 11:30am
Gavin M. Schulz faces four felony counts, including homicide by the intoxicated use of vehicle, for driving his BMW head-on into a Nissan Altima on July 29, police and prosecutors say.

South, East also brace for worst

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 11:22am
ATLANTA — Bread was flying off the shelves, salt was being loaded into trucks and utility workers were nervously watching forecasts Thursday as a huge winter storm that could bring catastrophic damage, widespread power outages and bitterly cold weather was…

Restaurant review: Union Corners Tavern mixes humor, fun and creativity

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 9:59am
There's so much to like with this menu. Yes, prices can be high, but they’re backed by high-quality food.

Auction features some of nation’s iconic documents

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 9:45am
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, an auction in New York will feature rare items that trace the nation's history.

Will bitter cold close Madison schools? Memorial student’s website calculates the chances

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 6:00am
Since 2022, Henry Riley has been using publicly available, free data and an algorithm he created to predict weather-related school closures.

Epic Systems seeks to dismiss Texas lawsuit, says claims are partisan and not rooted in reality

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:55am
In a filing Tuesday, Epic Systems said Texas’ six-month investigation of its business failed to come up with any “anticompetitive, deceptive, or illicit” behaviors by the company.

Packers could make move at former Wisconsin football coach to fill defensive coordinator role

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:35am
Following Jeff Hafley's departure to the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay could be making a move to bring a former Badgers coach back to the state of Wisconsin.

The gamble Luke Fickell, Wisconsin football are making on unproven transfer portal talent

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:25am
The Badgers' coach is putting the onus on himself and his staff to make high-profile recruits who haven't played much yet Wisconsin's advantage this fall.

A projected NCAA women's hockey tournament bracket and where Wisconsin stands

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:03am
It's a little over six weeks until the NCAA Tournament bracket is unveiled, and the Badgers could see a familiar team in their regional.

Killing of Minneapolis woman was senseless | Dennis Dankert

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:00am
Renee Good lost her life on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis, standing up for her fellow human beings.

White House obsession with force isn't American | Bill Dagnon

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:00am
Stephen Miller, an adviser to President Donald Trump, told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Jan. 5, “You can talk all you want about international niceties and everything else, but we live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is…

Indiana's season shows how far Wisconsin football has fallen | Paula Dail

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:00am
Indiana football is led by a boring “old school” fundamentals coach who believes in extreme discipline, mental toughness and process-driven improvement. Wisconsin used to have a coach like that, until he was fired three years ago. Athletic Director Chris McIntosh…

5 Madison area high school girls sports stars of the week: Jan. 22 edition

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 4:37am
Strong gymnastics performances and a pair of wrestling invite titles headlined the most impressive area girls sports efforts throughout the past week. Vote for which most stood out to you.

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