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90-second pizzeria coming to the Discovery Building at UW-Madison

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 12:20pm
Pedone Pinsa menu will offer four pizza varieties at a time, with one of the selections changing throughout the year.

Polls wrong, voters right in Wisconsin primary election | James N. Fitzhenry

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:25am
You could almost hear the cries just after the Democratic primary race for governor was called for David Crowley.

Wisconsin farms gain new markets while feeding families in need

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:10am
A new program connects Wisconsin farmers with local food pantries, meal programs, Tribal nations and other nonprofits.

Madison police seeking help in identifying gunman who robbed 2 gas stations

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:10am
No one was injured but the gun was pointed at the clerks.

Chaotic fights mar last day of 2026 Wisconsin State Fair

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:55am
The final hours of the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday included several chaotic fights, a large police response and at least seven arrests.

Green County cheese maker gets probation, $237,500 fine for Clean Water Act violations

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:50am
An industrial user of a publicly owned treatment plant is committing a crime if it negligently discharges pollutants so that a municipality violates a federally enforceable wastewater permit.

Milwaukee man accused of beating 99-year-old woman seeks insanity defense

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:40am
A man charged with brutally beating a 99-year-old woman will be evaluated by a doctor as his attorney pursues a possible insanity defense.

Juneau man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Dodge County

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 9:50am
The crash off Highway G near Highway I in the town of Lowell remains under investigation.

3 dogs rescued from fire that extensively damaged Sun Prairie house

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 9:10am
The three dogs were rescued from the basement. No residents or firefighters were injured

Tom Still: True healthcare debate in Wisconsin would help people, economy

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 6:40am
Wisconsin’s economy needs a healthcare debate that helps patients, businesses, workers and clinicians alike.

Police chases put innocent drivers at risk

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 5:50am
The car crash victims never fled from police or committed a crime. They were on their way home, to an oil change or to a friend's house. Yet they were left bruised and bloodied.

Madison and Monona clash over pursuits, despite efforts to get along

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 5:45am
A spat between Madison and neighboring Monona over police chases has led to legal disputes, policy changes and the demotion of a Madison police officer.

Why the Packers may have a competition brewing on the offensive line

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 5:40am
Could a fifth-round rookie win a starting job? This 2026 draft pick continues to make his case while Aaron Banks works his way back.

Candidates should listen to voters on data centers | Chuck Litweiler

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 5:00am
The vast majority of Wisconsin residents are concerned about data centers, according to polling. That same majority, unlike many opponents of gun regulation, will not cast a vote based on a single issue in the general election. Apparently, we can…

Not a dime of difference between Donald Trump and Tom Tiffany | Mark Quinn

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 5:00am
To coin a phrase, "There is not a dime’s difference between Donald Trump and Tom Tiffany."

Why do two Madison-area police agencies chase more suspects?

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 5:00am
The Monona and Maple Bluff police departments chase vehicles about twice as often as Madison. The pursuits usually start over traffic violations and stolen vehicles, our analysis found.

Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin football's 10th practice

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:45pm
BadgerExtra football beat reporter Colten Bartholomew brings you the highlights, concerns and everything else in between from Wisconsin football training camp in 60 seconds.

Reviled Humanities Building would finally go, new dorms would rise under UW capital budget

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 5:46pm
The $2 billion request would cover new UW-Madison residence halls, replacing the Humanities Building and renovations to several other facilities.

Brewers promote No. 2 prospect Luis Peña to Class AA, creating impressive lineup

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 5:27pm
With the promotion of Luis Peña, the Brewers have now concentrated five of the team's top seven prospects and six of the top nine at that level of the minor league chain.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 10th training camp practice

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 5:13pm
A big-play receiver emerging, the growth of a promising defender and more takeaways from Wisconsin football's practice Monday.

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