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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's shutout of St. Thomas

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 9:23pm
Lacey Eden scored twice after the Badgers opened things up with a three-goal first period in another lopsided win over St. Thomas.

How a tornado in May guided Mayville football to a state title

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 7:57pm
Mayville defeated Northwestern 42-32 to win the WIAA Division 5 state championship at Camp Randall, Thursday.

Holiday calendar

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 7:14pm
This is a partial listing of the most time-sensitive events that are approaching.

Driverless taxis in Minneapolis? State lawmakers not so sure

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 5:45pm
Waymo is starting to map Minneapolis’ streets as it prepares to launch its driverless ride-hailing service. At first, Waymo said it will test the technology with people stationed behind the wheel, even if they aren’t really driving. Ultimately, though, the…

2 brothers arrested in connection with Madison homicides in 2016 and 2017

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 5:15pm
Justin Sharlow was arrested in rural Columbia County on Thursday morning, hours after his brother, Jordan Sharlow, was arrested in Madison.

‘Its been too long’: Darlington football snaps runner-up streak, wins 1st state title in 30 years

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 5:10pm
The Redbirds had finished as the state runner-up in each of the past seven state championships they played in. They made sure that streak would not continue Thursday.

Penalty kick foils Wisconsin women's soccer's hopes for Sweet 16 berth

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 4:37pm
The Badgers outshot the Bears 13-4 after halftime but couldn't rally for a second consecutive NCAA Tournament game.

Local digest for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 4:32pm
John Nolen enters stage 2 Monday

Madison Children’s Museum announces new co-CEOs

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 4:30pm
Brenda Baker and Kia Karlen have each served the museum in varying capacities for more than 30 years.

President threatens Democrats for video

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:30pm
President Donald Trump accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” on Thursday after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution and…

Morning surge fizzles as stocks drop sharply

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:16pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks erased a big morning gain to drop Thursday as the market remains skittish following weeks of doubts and erratic moves.

How Exact Sciences grew from tiny transplant to Madison biotech leader

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:00pm
Founded near Boston in 1995, the company grew to become a biotech giant largely on the strength of its Cologuard cancer screening test.

Why will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin on Friday?

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 2:30pm
The half-staff flag order runs from sunrise to sunset on Friday.

Offensive explosion sparks Kenosha St. Joseph to Division 7 state title win over C-FC

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 2:13pm
Record-setting performances from Zach Rizzo and Dominic Rinaldi propelled Kenosha St. Joseph past Cochrane-Fountain City in the WIAA Division 7 championship game on Thursday.

Ex-POW from 'Burst of Joy' photo

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 1:47pm
It's the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent nearly 5½ years as a POW in North Vietnam, his oldest daughter sprinting ahead with her arms outstretched,…

Father in child-starvation case gets 8 years in prison

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 1:30pm
De’varius Keys, 27, pleaded guilty for his role in killing his 23-day-old son, Dev’Kumar. Prosecutors have said he and the child’s mother, Taryn Strait, 22, failed to regularly feed Dev’Kumar.

Cheney funeral draws bipartisan tributes

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:45pm
WASHINGTON — Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance Thursday for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who in later years became a critic of President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican.

46 cases of suspected voter fraud, irregularities found in Wisconsin’s 2024 presidential election

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:18pm
The Wisconsin Elections Commission’s report details a total of 127 referrals for voting violations that were reported between Sept. 13, 2024 and Nov. 4, 2025.

Abbott Labs to acquire Madison’s Exact Sciences in $23 billion deal

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:00pm
The company will maintain its presence in Madison and CEO Kevin Conroy will remain “in an advisory role,” said Zach Brandon, president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Madison police investigating after stolen vehicle crashed into tree on East Side

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:50am
No one was inside the vehicle and the ignition showed signs of being tampered with.

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