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Judge revises ruling on state’s right to buy Veterans Museum building

Sat, 09/05/2026 - 5:50am
The judge declared last week that the state lacked the right to buy the Capitol Square building.

What did you miss in Week 3? Insider's guide to Madison area high school football

Sat, 09/05/2026 - 5:37am
A massive rivalry victory and a potential momentum-shifting win stood out in Week 3. Catch up on all the action.

Democrats are better-equipped to run our healthcare system | Carl Sinderbrand

Sat, 09/05/2026 - 5:00am
Now that the primaries are over, let’s focus on the policies and visions of the candidates and their parties. The difference is dramatic and well-exemplified by their positions and actions on healthcare.

Brewers ride 5th-inning rally to victory over Reds

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 10:03pm
Rookie Cooper Pratt ripped a bases-clearing triple and scored on a wild pitch during the fifth inning, lifting the visiting Brewers to a win in the series opener in Cincinnati.

Madison Edgewood football claims victory over Mount Horeb/Barneveld to begin conference play

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 9:57pm
For the second straight year, one team faced a two-score deficit after the first quarter between the Madison Edgewood and Mount Horeb/Barneveld football teams.

Verona music teacher arrested for alleged sexual assault of student

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 6:15pm
The teacher was arrested Friday after the district received allegations of inappropriate conduct between her and a former student in 2019. Both police and the district are investigating.

LIVE SCOREBOARD: Week 3 high school football scores

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:55pm
A number of high-profile games highlight the Week 3 high school football schedule. Follow the action with our live scoreboard.

Madison man identified as victim of interstate crash

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:35pm
The man was a passenger in the vehicle, and a 25-year-old woman who was driving sustained injuries in the crash, the State Patrol said.

Where does Brewers prospect Andrew Fischer rank on minors HR record?

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:20pm
Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Andrew Fischer has been on a tear in the minor leagues with 44 home runs as of Monday.

Packers' addition of tight end bolsters position's depth, offensive potential

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:03pm
Mark Redman gives Green Bay a specific blocking skill set talent that general manager Brian Gutekunst had been seeking for some time. Here's where things stand with the new acquisition.

Wisconsin attorney general candidates face off over crime rate data

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:00pm
Josh Kaul faces Eric Toney, the Fond du Lac County district attorney, in a Nov. 3 rematch of their 2022 contest for the state’s top law enforcement post.

Brewers closer Trevor Megill named NL reliever of the month for August

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 4:50pm
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill capped a dominant August, taking home NL reliever of the month award.

DOJ charges noncitizen living in Beloit with voting illegally

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 4:42pm
If found guilty, the 25-year-old Mexican man who lives in Beloit could face a year in prison.

Bucks sign 7-foot center ahead of training camp

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 4:03pm
John Butler Jr. has bounced around the NBA for a few years after playing one year at Florida State. The center signed to Milwaukee on Friday.

What’s with all the construction around the Capitol?

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 3:50pm
State officials say most of the existing pavement around the Capitol was installed more than two decades ago and is showing wear.

Court date for Packers RB moved up to Sept. 10

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 3:48pm
A court date for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been moved up to Sept. 10, according to online court records.

Wisconsin measles outbreak keeps growing, tops 140 cases

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 3:28pm
More than 140 people in southwest Wisconsin now have come down with measles, the state's worst outbreak in decades.

Sun Prairie approves data center moratorium

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 12:10pm
A moratorium allows the city time to develop rules for the projects, city planning director Joshua Clements has said.

Wisconsin's Derrick Van Orden targets D.C.'s motorcycle helmet laws

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 10:35am
The Wisconsin Republican’s bill would let adult riders go without protective headgear in the District, drawing criticism from Democrat Mark Pocan and safety advocates.

Ironman Wisconsin races to cause John Nolen Drive closure, and additional path detours

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 8:00am
Expect delays and detours Downtown as Ironman Wisconsin returns to Madison Sept. 12 and 13.

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