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Glass Nickel Pizza’s West Side location eyed for 3-building redevelopment

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 9:05am
The restaurant will relocate to make way for the project, which would add nearly 500 apartments and some new commercial space.

Madison police find shell casings after gunshots reported on Far East Side

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 8:55am
At about 4:20 a.m. Sunday, officers were sent to the 700 block of Vernon Avenue on reports of gunshots being heard.

Man faces OWI after hit-and-run crash Downtown that injured bicyclist

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 8:40am
The motorist did not stop, but a witness followed the motorist to a home, where police found him and arrested him.

20 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 7:35am
Madison-area residents can explore art markets, gaming sessions and events for the four-legged and furry, among other things this weekend.

Innio to add 500 jobs, spend $300 million at Waukesha engine plant

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 7:25am
Engines produced in Waukesha by gas engine manufacturer Innio are used in such applications as data centers, power grids and industrial operations.

We Energies extends nuclear power purchase agreement through 2053

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 7:20am
The Public Service Commission, Wisconsin's utility regulator, must sign off on the extension. We Energies says it will send plans to the commission this fall.

Juror's quip about handcuffed defendant delays Milwaukee homicide trial

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 7:15am
The trial for a man accused of killing a Milwaukee grandmother in a deadly crash is delayed because of a potential juror's utterance about his jail jumpsuit and handcuffs.

Milwaukee alderman posts fake photo of storm damage 'to grab attention'

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 7:05am
The image was created to grab people's attention in an effort to remind them how to report downed and damaged trees to the city, Ald. Lamont Westmoreland said.

United Way deserves your support today | Our view

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 6:40am
The United Way of Dane County helped 1,081 students improve at school last year.

Packers' defensive tackle fighting for role, reps in camp

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 5:40am
Jonathan Ford has found himself moving up the depth chart in Green Bay, but knows his position is among the deepest on the roster ahead of the season.

5 things to watch in Madison area high school football this season

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 5:35am
Highly anticipated conference races, new league alignments and the second year of the playoff matrix headline what's expected to be a competitive high school football season for the area.

Position by position breakdown of Wisconsin volleyball's 2026 roster

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 5:03am
Massive turnover has become something of the norm in college athletics these days in the transfer portal/NIL/revenue sharing era.

Wisconsin should build more renewable energy | John Meurer

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 5:00am
As a pediatrician, community health professor and father, I am deeply concerned about what fossil fuel-driven climate change means for Wisconsin’s children and other vulnerable residents.

They Might Be Giants coming to Barrymore in Madison

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:15pm
Two-time Grammy winning alternative rock group They Might Be Giants is coming to Madison’s Barrymore Theatre in late September.

3 things that stood out from Day 14 of Packers training camp

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 5:33pm
A nickel corner's highlight play to showcase his improvement is among the noteworthy happenings from Wednesday's practice session.

Great Wisconsin Birdathon, in its 15th year, breaks fundraising record

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 5:30pm
More than 660 Wisconsin birders volunteered to observe and log the state’s bird population throughout the spring.

Meetings scheduled on proposed transmission line

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 5:00pm
Known as the BECI Project, the $1.2 billion transmission line is part of broader regional plan known as Tranche 2.1 that was approved in 2024 by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.

SSM Health set to open $36 million outpatient center in Verona in September

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 3:46pm
The clinic, opening in September, will offer primary care and specialty services like dermatology, sports medicine and physical therapy.

Madison to hold special City Council Q&A over Willy Street response

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 2:13pm
The session is intended to give council members an opportunity to question the mayor and other officials about the city’s response but will not include public comment.

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