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28-year-old arrested for attempted homicide in Madison
Detectives identified Montrell D. Hannah as the gunman within hours, police said. Searches of his Madison home and an associated residence in Sun Prairie turned up multiple guns and drugs.
Brewers’ fantasy football league opens 24th season with trades and trash talk
The Brewers’ fantasy football league combines a four-figure buy-in, constant trades and real clubhouse trash talk as players chase a championship.
Trio of Madison natives to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Ryan Suter is the third member of his family to be selected for the American hockey shrine, and fellow Madison natives Amanda and Phil Kessel will join him.
Downtown Madison’s DNR service center closing Sept. 30
Service centers provide in-person customer service for the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses, park and trail passes, and other permits, which can often be purchased online.
William Contreras and Jackson Chourio have a 'personal plan' — and it’s working
William Contreras and Jackson Chourio both homered Wednesday night. The pair, who are sometimes private with their thoughts, let their play do the talking again.
E. coli up, blue-green algae down at Dane County beaches this summer
There were 184 closures at Dane County beaches this summer, and Public Health recorded the lowest number of closures from blue-green algae in five years.
Woman seriously injured in Dodge County crash dies
Toni Thompson was driving east on Highway W in a 2020 Ford Edge around 7:55 p.m. when she failed to yield at a stop sign and hit a semi that was traveling south on Highway A.
Social justice groups plan forum on fatal police shooting
The event Sept. 17 at the Goodman Community Center is co-hosted by the city’s Police Civilian Oversight Board, which was created in 2020 to provide additional oversight of Madison police.
5 questions with Mount Horeb girls volleyball's Olivia Turk
Junior middle blocker Olivia Turk shares her pregame superstition, favorite athlete and more in this five questions video.
20 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend
Experience Madison, Germany and Greece this weekend without even switching postal codes. From Oktoberfest festivities to Greek Fest gaiety, Madison offers a world of activities this weekend.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball captain dies at age 56
A former team captain and All-Big Ten first team performer from the Wisconsin men's basketball team died last Thursday.
Tornado owner to open boutique hotel, restaurant on Willy Street
Henry Doane, owner of Tornado Steak House and Tempest Oyster Bar, is redeveloping a historic two-story property at 1053 Williamson St., and its adjoining building.
Madison mayor calls for body camera funding in 2027 capital budget plan
The body-worn camera program would cost $414,800 over three years.
Open Jim: Should Wisconsin football load its nonconference plate with cupcakes?
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a Wisconsin football question from a reader in his mailbag.
Polzin: Pat Murphy says the Brewers ‘win without me.’ Here's why he's wrong
Milwaukee players say their manager has a great feel for how to deal with individuals during a long season. His mix of tough love and pep talks does the trick.
Trio of transfers can help Wisconsin football keep tough debut in perspective
Wisconsin signed three transfers from Oklahoma State this winter, all of whom are in the two-deep. Here's what a brutal 2025 taught them about themselves that can help the Badgers.
Be thankful for all those who sacrificed on Sept. 11 | Jack Meegan
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the recent articles about Sept. 11, 2001, in the newspaper. It truly gives one a moment to remember where they were at 8 a.m. on that day and all…
Proposed transmission line would be bad for Wisconsin | Susan Holmes
I would like to thank our state Rep. Karen DeSanto, D-Baraboo, who recently posted on social media, "I do not support the current proposal from Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS)."






