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Man points gun at South Side McDonald’s employee through drive-thru window

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 11:20am
No shots were fired and no injuries were reported in the incident early Saturday morning.

Reports: Former Madison police chief fired as chief in Seattle

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:25am
Barnes had faced criticism for being slow to respond to questions about a fatal shooting Sunday at a food festival in Seattle known as Bite of Seattle.

Protesters limit police access to Corey Ruiz encampment

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:00am
Madison Police won’t enter the area unless “someone’s life or safety was at risk” and will deal with nonemergency situations by phone or virtually, a police spokesperson said.

Conservative groups sue UW-Madison over use of race-based scholarships

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 9:30am
The lawsuit follows the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s June ruling that a different program for select minority students was discriminatory.

Former Packers running back Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 8:50am
Ahman Green, 49, is the Packers' all-time career rushing leader with 8,322 yards amassed from 2000 to 2009.

Swamp Thing comes full circle with Union Terrace show this weekend

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 8:50am
Swamp Thing, the quirky and storied Madison band, broke up in 1987 after five years, but does a reunion show every few years.

911 dispatchers suspended after delayed response to attack on 99-year-old Milwaukee woman

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 8:45am
Two employees from Milwaukee's 911 call center have been suspended following an incident where it took more than three hours for fire and police personnel to respond to a call for help from a 99-year-

With burgers and yarn, Madison Public Market draws lines at soft opening

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 7:55am
Eleven merchants offered crafts, food and desserts during the soft opening of the commercial hub.

Developer plans overhaul of 2 state-owned Downtown Madison office buildings

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 7:45am
Brad and Mark Binkowski want to add hundreds of apartments along King Street near Capitol Square.

A dozen things to do in the Madison area this weekend

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 7:35am
Summer isn’t over yet. Welcome August with a weekend of condiments, dancing and outdoor fun, from an evening at a hazy 1920’s jazz club to a day on the farm.

Chazen Museum prepares to unveil revamped galleries

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 7:30am
The building’s first floor galleries will reopen Aug. 31, followed by the second floor on Sept. 8.

WEC Energy says more data centers may be coming to Wisconsin

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 7:25am
WEC Energy Group CEO Scott Lauber said during an earnings call Wednesday that the power provider is in discussions to service several potential new data center projects.

Village of Oregon man in northern Wisconsin police chase died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 7:20am
The chase Tuesday afternoon went through parts of Lincoln and Marathon counties, authorities said.

New London man charged with killing mother, setting apartment on fire

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 6:55am
A New London man was charged Tuesday with four felonies after prosecutors allege he killed his mother before setting her apartment on fire to conceal the homicide.

Blood supply hits critical shortage levels for 44 hospitals in Wisconsin

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 6:20am
Due to increased emergency use, fewer donors and heat-related cancellations, multiple blood types are at less than a two-day supply on hand as of Monday.

Community rallies to support Fox Valley tornado recovery through food and aid

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 6:10am
In the days following the tornado, hundreds of volunteers, water bottle packs, food boxes — as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars — have poured in.

Polzin: How a history project is helping Wisconsin football learn from its past

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 5:37am
Badgers coach Luke Fickell gave his players a summer homework assignment: Do a deep dive into the program's best teams and find out what made them great.

Brewers pitcher's arduous journey brings him back to major leagues

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 9:27pm
The appearance was likely a one-off in a forgettable 16-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. But to the 32-year-old lefty, it meant the world.

Madison police arrest 1 in disturbance at protest encampment

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 8:38pm
Police have not yet identified the man protest organizer Alan Robinson described as white and in his 30s or 40s.

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