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Madison police seeking to identify man who injured child in disturbance at restaurant
The child, whose age was not provided, suffered “significant” injuries and required medical attention.
Former school custodian found guilty of child sexual assault
The child, who is now 16, reported to police in 2024 that she remembered being assaulted by Myers several times between 2012 and 2015.
13 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend
America is 250 years old, temperatures are in the 90s and summertime is in full swing.
Spirit of '76 meets the modern age in Phil Hands' cartoon
America is celebrating its 250th anniversary this weekend. This grand experiment in self-governance has endured through wars, social upheaval and leaps and bounds of technology.
Construction set to start on Buc-ee's Travel Center in Oak Creek
Buc-ee the beaver is gathering his materials in Oak Creek and is nearly ready to start construction on the first Buc-ee’s in Wisconsin.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash in Rock County
The crash happened about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of North McCord Road and North Lima Center Road in the town of Lima, west of Whitewater.
Polzin: How Shawn Eichorst got off to a solid start as Wisconsin AD
Winning the press conference was a nearly impossible task Wednesday. But the Badgers' new leader said all the right things during a Zoom interview with reporters.
Wisconsin to crack down on impaired boating over Fourth of July weekend
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conservation wardens will partner with law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water, an annual effort.
What should Hannah Dugan's penalty be? Defense, prosecution file sentencing memos
The former Milwaukee County circuit judge will be sentenced Wednesday on a conviction of obstructing federal immigration agents.
Man charged in shooting that injured 4 at Milwaukee McDonald's
An arrest warrant was issued for Jahzir Collins, 18, of Milwaukee, who was not yet in custody as of Wednesday.
Man accused of killing guard at Milwaukee bar during World Cup watch party
Michael Carroll-Garcia, who was arrested last week in Vilas County, was convicted in 2006 of second-degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime.
Here’s the latest on UW-Madison’s chancellor search
The new UW-Madison chancellor will work with Shawn Eichorst, who served as a senior administrator for the Badgers from 2006 to 2011.
How fast could Jacob Misiorowski actually throw? His answer
The 24-year-old has no idea what, exactly, the maximum velocity in the firelauncher strapped to his right shoulder is.
It looks as though Jacob Misiorowski will not pitch in the All-Star Game
It appears that Jacob Misiorowski will pitch the final day before the break, which would most likely rule him out of pitching in the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia.
Courage, hard work brought my grandparents to America | Kristen Scott
America's 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, celebrate its achievements and recommit ourselves to building a more just future. For me, this milestone represents both gratitude and responsibility.
Voter fraud only exists in the mind of President Donald Trump | Jeffrey Seering
President Donald Trump calls it the SAVE America Act, but the "Hassle America Act" is more apt. Despite very few cases of voter fraud being recorded in past decades, Trump’s bill would require proof of citizenship when we vote. He…
Republicans broke the government to prove it doesn't work | Jeff Virchow
The Make America Great Again wing of the Republican Party has been beating the “woke” drum for years. Any program or policy that looks like it might benefit any group those folks don’t like is labeled “woke.”
Get money out of our politics to celebrate America's 250th anniversary | Sue Kastensen
We have so much to be grateful for as we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. We’ve built a nation -- a superpower -- from scratch, based on the idea that we can govern ourselves.
Don't pay for veterans bill by cutting essential services | Nathan Ellingson
Congress is preparing to pass the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, which includes long-overdue improvements such as expanded caregiver support and increased survivor benefits. Those improvements deserve support.






