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Candidate films himself stealing Francesca Hong, Ryan Clancy signs

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 4:30pm
An independent candidate for governor is filming himself going to Milwaukee neighborhoods and stealing campaign yard signs for Francesca Hong and Ryan Clancy, a violation of state law.

State Street nightclub’s future hangs in the balance amid noise complaints

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 3:53pm
Cielo could lose its entertainment license after months of noise complaints, while its sister club, Sotto, faces new license conditions due to an increase in police calls.

Nearly 99,000 brats sold at Brat Fest

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 3:23pm
Organizers continue to calculate how many people attended the free festival that features various musical acts and a carnival. Fees are charged for carnival rides.

Republican AG candidate Eric Toney gears up for rematch with Josh Kaul

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 1:24pm
Toney said this year is “a different landscape” since he last challenged Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul to be the top cop four years ago.

South Broom Street to reopen as John Nolen Drive work shifts to North Shore Drive

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:00pm
Broom Street reopens Tuesday as John Nolen Drive reconstruction shifts to North Shore Drive, which will close beginning Wednesday morning and last until mid-July.

Is Madison the country's pickleball capital? City ranks first in courts

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:43am
Move over, Bucky Badger: Madison has a new claim to fame. The city has 74 recognized pickleball courts.

Wisconsin Originals: Oscar F. Mayer brought popular meat products company to Madison where it thrived, expanded

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Man arrested after wielding machete during fight on State Street

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:55am
Witnesses reported that four to five people were involved in a fight, and that one person produced a machete during the disturbance.

Some notable Packers names still unable to participate fully at organized team activities

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:47am
The Green Bay Packers had 16 players who did not participate in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods, 15 of whom were working through various injuries.

'Kind of stole one:' Takeaways from Brewers thriller over St. Louis

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:47am
The Milwaukee Brewers didn't have a hit through seven innings Wednesday, but they found a way to prevail against their NL Central foe. Here's what stood out.

Hip hop comes to Concerts on the Square for the first time

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:41am
For the first time in its 42 year history, the beloved outdoor concert series is centering hip hop, with regional artist Rob Dz leading the charge.

Former Sun Prairie West principal to plead no contest

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:25am
Jennifer Ploeger was charged in January with three misdemeanor counts of failing to report child abuse or neglect.

$10 million expansion ahead for Madison’s largest Black church

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:15am
The 115-year-old Mount Zion Baptist Church has become a hub for programming and services. Now it needs more space.

Ex-bank manager gets 21 months prison for embezzling nearly $400K from Elroy bank

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:05am
Sandra Campfield, 68, also was sentenced to two years of supervised release after her prison term, fined $50,000 fine, and ordered to pay $395,103.67 in restitution.

Girl trying to steal alcohol tears up Far East side convenience store

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 8:55am
The girl was given restorative justice referrals for retail theft, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage to property.

Man seen breaking into vehicle Downtown arrested after stolen laptop found in his backpack

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 8:05am
The 62-year-old man was seen breaking into a vehicle on North Fairchild Street around 9:35 p.m. on May 20, Madison police said Thursday.

13 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 7:30am
Head to Italy, see Broadway productions or just hop on your bicycle to take in the nice weather on the local trails, all without leaving Dane County.

Milwaukee woman died due to domestic violence. 21 years later, her daughter met the same fate

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 7:20am
In 2005, Helen Clark was 54 years old when a man she was in a relationship with killed her in Milwaukee.

5 questions with Stoughton softball's Emily Matheny

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 7:03am
Learn more about Stoughton softball first baseman Emily Matheny, one of nine juniors who helped lead the Vikings to a share of the Badger Small Conference title this spring.

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