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Glitch in Woodman's East's payment system leads to long lines, frustration

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 2:01pm
A sporadic problem is leading to long lines at the checkout and customers running to the ATM to pay in cash.

Complaint: Woman tried to kill victim by running her over with an SUV

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:40am
Ether R. Green, 32, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the Aug. 9 attack that left a woman with multiple serious injuries. During an initial hearing Friday, her bail was set at $100,000.

Woman uses cane to chase burglars from North Side home

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:35am
The woman was not injured and the men fled before police arrived.

Man arrested after slashing person in throat with knife at Far East Side hotel

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:20am
The suspect, a 35-year-old man, was arrested on tentative charges of first-degree reckless endangering safety, disorderly conduct while armed, and false imprisonment.

Dane County Farmers Market looking for new manager

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:10am
Jamie Bugel, who has led the largest producer-only market in the country since 2021, is leaving to spend more time with family.

Madison police investigating after man shot in foot on Southwest Side

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:40am
No arrests have been reported and the investigation is continuing.

Is it dangerous to fly through a thunderstorm?

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 9:40am
Pilots have onboard weather radar and air traffic control support to steer around thunderstorms rather than fly straight through them.

The numbers guy behind Madison’s fast-growing Recovery.com

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 8:50am
Madison CFO Scott Forester talks about the mental-health and addiction company that made a great gamble on a $1 million URL.

Madison police release pictures of man who used hammer in armed robbery

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 7:40am
The suspect spent 15 minutes inside the liquor section before threatening the clerk, stealing cash and leaving on a red bike. The hammer was recovered outside the building.

State Street Campus Garage opens Monday, bus terminal still a few months away

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 7:15am
The State Street Campus Garage is more than a place to park. The building also has 250 apartment units and will serve as Madison’s new intercity bus hub.

Demolition sought for vacant pumphouse at South Park, West Washington

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 7:10am
The defunct pumphouse has been empty since the 1990s, its owner said.

After 4 back surgeries, Tim McGraw treasures playing Alpine Valley

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 7:05am
Late into his hour-and-forty-five-minute set at the East Troy amphitheater, McGraw talked about how he had both knees replaced and four back surgeries in the past few years.

City Attorney's Office ex-employee misstep could cost Milwaukee $832,000

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 6:50am
A Milwaukee City Attorney's Office lawyer has departed after flubbing a major lawsuit that could cost Milwaukee more than $800,000.

A new book based on Peshtigo Fire of 1871 combines history, romance

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 6:45am
The fire Oct. 8, 1871 killed than 1,200 people, but many people outside Wisconsin are unaware it ever happened.

5 Madison area boys volleyball players to watch this season

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 6:37am
This group of athletes is set to lead their teams on their individual journeys this fall.

1-year-old child injured in road-rage shooting, Milwaukee police say

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 6:20am
Milwaukee police are investigating four weekend shootings, including a road-rage incident that injured a 1-year-old child.

7 Madison high school girls cross country runners to follow this season

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 6:07am
The 2026 girls cross country season kicks off on Aug. 25. Here are seven area runners to watch for this fall.

Milwaukee elections leader defends central count after primary results delay

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 6:05am
Executive Director Paulina Gutiérrez stressed the accuracy of the results were not threatened at any point — the error only affected what time the results were reported.

Packers ST coordinator on Trey Smack's success: 'They're only two games'

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 5:40am
Rookie kicker Trey Smack is oozing with confidence right now, but he knows that the true test will be during the regular season, when points, wins, and losses actually matter.

Becoming Mr. Badger: Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa ready to lead from the front

Mon, 08/24/2026 - 5:37am
Badgers linebacker Mason Posa embraces pressure, leadership and lofty goals, drawing on family, New Mexico roots and freshman success as he becomes a cornerstone of Wisconsin football.

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