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Welcome spring this weekend in the Madison area

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 9:00am
We may be a little windswept at the moment, but the Madison area hasn’t let these weekend offerings blow away.

Reduced occupational barriers for ‘Dreamers’ signed into law

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:51am
Proponents of the bill have said opening up occupational licensing to the state’s nearly 5,400 DACA recipients will help alleviate at least a small percentage of the state’s workforce shortage.

One Social Food Hall adding 2 vendors

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:50am
The food hall is on the ground floor of the 14-story luxury One 09 apartment building on East Wilson Street.

City plans to buy East Madison Little League fields from private owner

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:20am
Madison has no plans to change how the Little League operates the site, Parks Superintendent Eric Knepp said.

Gov. Tony Evers signs bill sending tax dollars to UW schools for athletics debt relief, codifies NIL rules

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:15am
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers made few changes to a bill that will send $15 million to UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay, and UW-Milwaukee for athletic facility debt.

How Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor racked up a 20-point win

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 8:10am
Taylor secured just over 60% of ballots cast. Her 20-point win marks the highest margin of victory in more than a decade for contested judicial elections.

The Dane County Farmers’ Market returns to Capitol Square on Saturday

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 7:10am
Eleven vendors will be making their debut at the market, the largest producer-only farmers market in the nation.

Mother hopes journalist from Madison area will come home following release by Iraqi captors

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 6:50am
Shelly Kittleson left Wisconsin in 1995 at 19 for Italy, where she went to school and worked as a nanny, eventually earning a reputation as a determined and gutsy reporter.

Polzin: Meet the woman who continues to inspire Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Hastings

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:40am
Jean Ann Hastings' battle with breast cancer — and some health issues that have followed — has left her husband with a new perspective on life ... and coaching.

In an unprecedented group of Frozen Four goalies, Wisconsin men's hockey's Daniel Hauser stands out

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:35am
Badgers goalie Daniel Hauser is the oldest of the four freshmen who'll start in goal in the Frozen Four. He also has the lowest save percentage.

Big Ten schools have won 9 national titles this season. Is men's hockey next?

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:35am
It has been the year of the Big Ten in football, basketball, wrestling and women's hockey. Wisconsin and Michigan are trying to end a men's hockey title drought.

A look at Wisconsin men's hockey's practice at the Frozen Four in Las Vegas

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:35am
The Badgers took the ice for practice Wednesday, a day before their match up with North Dakota Thursday in the Frozen Four.

7 children injured when dump truck crashes into school bus at Park Street-Beltline interchange

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:20am
The children on the bus were from Midvale Elementary School, according to the Madison School District.

Potential early-round DT makes pre-draft visit with Packers

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 2:03pm
Green Bay hosted Christen Miller, a defensive tackle who was named First Team All-SEC for the 2025 season. Here's where things stand.

Body found in Alliant Energy Center pond is identified

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 1:30pm
The body of the 76-year-old was found March 27, according to the medical examiner’s office and Madison police.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny won't face charges for removing drop box in 2024

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 1:00pm
The decision to not issue charges is based on, “an inability to prove any violations beyond a reasonable doubt,” Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney said.

Urban Triage CEO Brandi Grayson pleads guilty to 3 misdemeanors

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:50pm
The charges stemmed from disputes Grayson had with an ex-boyfriend and with employees of the Majestic Theatre. She will not be convicted if she completes DA’s office programming.

Madison man arrested after $3.6M in meth found in vehicle by Illinois State Police

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:40pm
Police presented the case to the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the man was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, a felony.

Best-selling author James Patterson is UW-Madison’s spring commencement speaker

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:05pm
The best-selling author has deep ties to UW-Madison.

Wisconsin utilities join effort to curb power line competition

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:24am
Proponents of competitive bidding immediately blasted the effort as “tone deaf” at a time when customers across the country face rising energy rates.

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