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Local digest for Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
Mid Town Road closing for water pipeline
3 things we learned from high school football in Week 4
Suffocating defensive efforts and a high-scoring offense thriving behind offseason tweaks helped area teams continue impressive starts to the season. Here are three things we learned.
From Carter's kiss to Trump's step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royals (copy)
As Trump prepares to embark on a state visit with King Charles this week, here's a look back at some of the better-known faux pas, including one of Trump's own.
Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago
A team led by researcher Brendon Baillod found the wreck of the F.J. King, which sank off Door County during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago.
Speed a suspected factor in fatal motorcycle crash off Grant County highway
The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Grant County Coroner.
Man shows up at Madison clinic with gunshot wound, suspects sought
Madison police didn’t provide any details on the man's injuries or condition.
2 people test-driving new vehicle die in crash on Far East Side
The crash resulted in a secondary collision involving two more vehicles, with one of the drivers receiving injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Burned baked beans bring firefighters to South Side building
No one was reported injured after firefighters respond to plume of smoke from an unattended pot of baked beans.
Vote for the Week 5 high school football game we should cover
We encourage area readers to vote for our RHD Plumbing & Remodeling Game of the Week. Voting closes at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. closing its Hilldale spot
The Great Dane will continue to operate its other three Madison-area restaurants: The original Downtown location, Fitchburg, and East Madison.
5 dogs die, woman arrested after she leaves them in van for hours on Saturday, Madison police say
A 68-year-old woman left seven Great Danes in her van from about 10:30 a.m. until about 4 p.m., when a caller reported the dogs in distress, Madison police said.
What does the CDC have to do with the National Weather Service?
The NWS is a clear example of the benefit accrued to societies wise enough to trust in, and invest in, expertise.
Update: Police give all-clear after report of ‘Suspicious package’ at Enzyme Institute
Police gave an all-clear after a reported “suspicious package” at UW-Madison Enzyme Research Institute Monday.
SOS: Insurer promises to reimburse for cracked oil pan
As for why, Leonard figures that Take 5 had replaced his old drain plug with one that was either defective or the wrong model, and that led to the crack.
Man found passed out in car at green light faces 6th OWI after fleeing police
There were no injuries and the damage was limited to the driver’s vehicle.
UW study: Wisconsin school districts abandoning performance pay for teachers
24 districts in the study have largely reverted to compensation systems that only consider how many years of experience and what degrees a teacher has.
5 notable numbers behind the Packers’ 2-0 start to the season
Green Bay’s had little trouble in cruising to a pair of victories over 2024 playoff teams to open the year. This is context behind the team’s strong beginning.
Mass deportations create workforce crisis | Patricia Lopez
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5 things to know about Wisconsin football's next opponent, Maryland
The Badgers couldn't get a signature win against Alabama and now look to start Big Ten Conference play strong against Maryland. Here's what to know about the Terrapins.