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Afternoon weather will be key for how severe evening storms are for southern Wisconsin

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:15am
If showers and storms end Thursday morning and there is a longer break in the afternoon, that will increase the chances for severe storms in the evening.

'Come back and experience it': Badgers new alumni director makes pitch to former players

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:57am
Bradie Ewing wants to make Wisconsin football alumni, even the disgruntled ones, feel seen and heard. Here's a look into the approach he plans to take with the Badgers.

How to watch tonight’s state Supreme Court debate

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:55am
A Marquette Law School Poll released last week found Taylor holding an 8-point lead over Lazar, with 30% of likely voters saying they’d choose Taylor with 22% opting for Lazar.

Here’s what jobs recent UW-Madison graduates are landing after college

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:25am
Here’s where UW-Madison’s recent graduates went after commencement.

Madison School District taking suggestions on what to rename Lindbergh, Elvehjem

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:20am
Community members have until April 29 to submit new name proposals for Elvehjem and Lindbergh elementary schools, after which a naming committee will narrow down options.

Man arrested after trying to run over woman on North Side in domestic incident

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 9:35am
The man tried to run over the woman in the 3700 block of Karstens Drive on Tuesday morning, Madison police said.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra announces 2026-27 season lineup

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 9:00am
The WCO is already buckling in for an eventful season of Concerts on the Square, but its leaders are ever eyeing the future.

Verona High School student awarded $400,000 Boys & Girls Clubs scholarship

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:55am
Verona High School senior Ja’Kylah Powers was awarded the largest scholarship in Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County’s history due to her leadership and community work.

Polzin: ‘A hard cord to cut.’ Why some Wisconsin football fans are torn about renewing season tickets

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:50am
Back-to-back losing seasons, among other complaints, have soured the experience at Camp Randall Stadium. But a commercial pulls at heartstrings with this message: "Badgers don't quit. Badgers dig in. Together."

How does 1 person rack up 10 OWIs, and how could it have been prevented?

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:50am
“Bottom line, our state has a culture of drinking and driving,” Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said.

15 events in and around Madison this Easter weekend

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:45am
Madisonians are dancing, crafting, egg hunting and studying syrup. Here are some opportunities to join them.

A Wisconsin man has been charged with 10 OWIs. Here's what happened each time

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:45am
Between May 15, 2003, and Jan. 28 of this year, Eugene O. Trimble accumulated 10 OWI cases in Wisconsin.

Packers GM hints at extension for key receiver after strong return from injury

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:35am
Although the big-play receiver is under contract for the upcoming season, a long-term deal could be in his near future after he made a strong return from an ACL injury.

Wisconsin companies announce nearly 1,000 layoffs in March

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:30am
Four companies announced layoffs in March that are impacting 982 workers, more than double what businesses reported in February.

Wisconsin rule barring 'conversion therapy' may not be covered by Supreme Court ruling, governor says

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 5:30am
Wisconsin may still be able to enforce its ban on so-called “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ children despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision Tuesday striking down a Colorado law that barred the practice, Gov. Tony Evers’ office said.

Former Wisconsin football tight end dies at 24

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 2:03pm
Ohio native Jack Pugh was a "positive light" during his three seasons on the Badgers' roster. He has died at 24.

Madison joins Yemeni coffee trend with West Side’s Qamaria

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 2:00pm
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. opened in November on Madison's West Side and has become instantly popular, an international hub.

Warning of hacked bank accounts was scam that cost Dane County residents big sums

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:35pm
One case cost a Pleasant Springs resident $12,000, while another cost a Windsor resident $296,000 to $346,000.

Wisconsin women's basketball sophomore forward first to enter transfer portal

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:23pm
The first offseason domino for the Badgers fell Wednesday as a reserve forward announced she is entering the transfer portal.

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