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3 arrested after guns seized from car at Sun Prairie park

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 9:20am
During the investigation, officers found three firearms with extended magazines, and additional magazines, in the vehicle, Sun Prairie police said.

Windows shot out at North Side coffee shop

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:55am
Two windows were discovered shot out at a coffee shop in the 1800 block of Northport Drive on Monday morning, Madison police said.

Man accused of holding gun to woman’s head in village of Oregon

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:20am
The 37-year-old Oregon man was arrested and taken to the Dane County Jail on a tentative charge of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

See which Madison area boys qualified for the WIAA state track and field championships

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:37am
Check out this year’s boys qualifiers from Dane County for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Suspect sought after stabbing on Far East Side sends man to hospital

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:15am
Officers were sent to the 4100 block Nakoosa Trail about 12:15 p.m. Saturday after the person who was stabbed called 911, Madison police said.

Missing Lake Geneva man found dead in northern Wisconsin lake

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:10am
The body of a Lake Geneva man was found dead in a Vilas County lake on Saturday following a two-day search, authorities reported.

Wisconsin men's basketball legend's decision to leave playing career behind a 'hard' one

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:07am
A soon-to-be UW Athletic Hall of Famer discusses the decision to end his playing career and jump into the coaching realm.

See which Madison area girls qualified for the WIAA state track and field championships

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:03am
Check out this year’s girls qualifiers from Dane County for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Wisconsin dairies face declining profit expectations, economic anxiety

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:55am
Dairy producers are navigating a period of deep financial strain and political uncertainty, as rising input costs, volatile markets, and policy pressures weigh heavily on farm decisions.

OSHA investigates boat death, as family says 'world lost a big person'

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:50am
OSHA is investigating the death Thursday of an employee at a Milwaukee boat business, after authorities say a boat tipped over onto a man and killed him.

What's new for Summerfest? Food, drinks and bag policy, for starters

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:45am
Hey, Summerfest, what's new? Apparently, quite a bit.

Americans hate AI more than others, even as they keep using it

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:40am
Why are many Americans so scared or even angry about AI, even when people in China, India, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries outside Europe are not?

Ex-player Jonathan Lucroy apologizes for saying Brewers 'don’t have veteran leadership'

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:20am
Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy walked back some of his remarks in the aftermath of Abner Uribe's lewd celebration against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 26.

Door County lighthouse to hold grand opening after 2-year restoration

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:10am
The two-year project to restore and rebuild one of Door County's iconic lighthouses and associated buildings on its museum campus culminates June 26 with a grand opening celebration.

Vanilla Bean finds new owners and a new location

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:50am
The beloved baking supply store founded in 1983 is getting new owners who plan to move the retail shop to Middleton’s downtown.

What new hall of famers say Wisconsin's next AD should know about the Badgers

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:37am
Wisconsin's next athletic director will find "a relentless pursuit for greatness" at the school, former Badgers men's basketball player Sam Dekker said.

Protests and advocacy helped close Ridglan Farms | Brittany Sharma

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:00am
I attended the recent Ridglan Farms demonstration because I could no longer ignore what is happening in our own backyard.

UFC fight on White House lawn will harm America's image | Tom Whittaker

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:00am
How can any American patriot think it's appropriate to stage a fisticuffs on the lawn of the people's house to "celebrate" our nation's 250th anniversary? I sure hope no tax dollars end up being spent on this UFC fight at…

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