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Suspected tornado misses Dodgeville, hits rural Iowa County

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 11:03am
The storm damaged structures, trees and power lines but did not destroy any homes.

Wisconsin Supreme Court finds race-based college grants unconstitutional

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 10:40am
In a concurring opinion, liberal justices bemoaned the sustained efforts to use the ratification of Civil-War era Constitutional amendments to undermine attempts to remedy the country’s racist past.

Mickie’s Dairy Bar getting new owner after 35 years

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 9:02am
Its owners, who bought the beloved Monroe Street diner, with its built-in line out the door most weekends, and are retiring after running it for 35 years.

23 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 9:00am
This Father’s Day, skip the nice dinner and the new watch in favor of live music and markets, grilled cheeses and ice cream sundaes.

Restaurant review: Lots to like about Osteria Novella, just go off peak

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 7:25am
The dining room can get loud when full, but it's worth braving for the kale salad, pappardelle pasta and dark chocolate budino.

76th District Democrats compete to be next liberal standard bearer

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 7:10am
The candidates angling to represent the state’s 76th Assembly District largely agreed on policy issues, with only slight disagreements on how to achieve those goals.

Wanted man shot to death by police after firing at them in Oneida County

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 7:05am
No members of law enforcement or members of the public were injured.

Garth Brooks gives Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee a thrilling kickoff

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 6:15am
Across 20 songs and 97 minutes, Garth Brooks did everything he could to live up to his legendary live performer status.

Nearly 2 dozen dogs and cats die in fire at home boarding facility in Dousman

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 6:10am
Village of Dousman officials say the home did not have the proper permits to legally board animals.

Sheboygan teen charged after deadly Fond du Lac County rollover crash

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 6:05am
A 17-year-old female passenger died at the scene, and five other occupants were injured, including driver Madylin Michelle Blonigen, 16, who was charged with three felonies.

Ex-Mishicot teacher gets 28 years for repeated sex assaults of student

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 6:00am
Court documents and arguments presented in court show that Ryan S. Schroeder, 38, sexually assaulted the student for two years beginning when the girl was in eighth grade.

Suspected burial mound adds to debate over future of East Side park

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:55am
A mound on the site of a new Madison park has hundreds of burial features according to a report authored by neighbors and Ho-Chunk Nation members.

America's ball-knower: How former Badgers QB Nate Tice has climbed the sports media ladder

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:40am
Nate Tice uses his experience as a Wisconsin QB, college and NFL coach, and NFL personnel staffer to analyze the NFL and its draft for Yahoo Sports.

Finishing games strong a major goal for Packers in offseason workouts

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:35am
Green Bay seemingly couldn't get out of its own way late in close contests last season. The hope is that mindset and execution in practice can reverse that trend.

Do Donald Trump, RFK Jr. deserve credit for release of Ridglan Farms beagles?

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:30am
In a Facebook post, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attributed the release of the final nearly 500 beagles to President Trump and Kennedy.

Wisconsin volleyball class of 2028 recruit speaks on process, commitment

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:03am
Taylor Freeland didn't need much time to make her decision to play for the Badgers. Here's what stood out after she committed to the Badgers.

Trump Derangement Syndrome is affliction of president's fans | Richard Peidelstein

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:00am
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., recently advised the Democrats should get over their Trump Derangement Syndrome. It was a surprising statement, coming from a Democrat.

Marsy's Law can give crime victims a voice | Chantel Soumis

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:00am
When you experience a crime, the legal system instantly pulls you into a process that can drag on for months or even years. As a victim, I don't think the legal system was originally built with a survivor's healing in…

California elections are complicated, not corrupt | Laurie Harmon

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., have falsely questioned the integrity of the California primary elections, but neither can produce one credible evidence of wrongdoing because they know the truth: California’s system is complicated and labor-intensive.

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