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Man stole friend’s car, robbed a passerby and crashed into 13 cars, Madison police say

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 2:45pm
The 21-year-old man was taken into custody for, Madison police say, operating a stolen vehicle, reckless endangerment, strong arm robbery and eluding police.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell before facing rival Minnesota

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 2:37pm
Badgers coach Luke Fickell gave an update on Joe Brunner's future, how Wisconsin must pressure Minnesota's QB and more.

DIGEST

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 1:55pm
230 invalid IDs seized in bar check

Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House (copy)

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 1:47pm
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump welcomed this year’s official White House Christmas tree Monday, a white fir from a farm in Michigan that arrived by horse-drawn carriage.

Wisconsin's Mimi Colyer, Carter Booth selected in 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 1:47pm
The Dallas Pulse selected both of the Badgers standouts, nabbing Colyer with the first overall pick and Booth with their third-round selection.

Lawmakers revive effort to allow sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 1:30pm
For the third time in 12 years, Wisconsin lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would create a sandhill crane hunting season in the state.

Wisconsin men's basketball tumbles out of AP rankings after lopsided loss

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 1:27pm
A humbling loss to BYU on Friday not only dealt a blow the Badgers' early season momentum but also impacted their standing in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings.

UW Health is introducing a precise radiation therapy for cancer patients

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 1:00pm
Eastpark Medical Center, which focuses on women’s specialty care and cancer treatment, is one of the first facilities in the world to offer the therapy, UW Health said.

Wisconsin women's hockey takes top national ranking into Nashville showcase event

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 12:17pm
Ohio State moved past the Badgers in the WCHA standings but Wisconsin is still atop the national rankings.

Man accused of driving about 125 mph on Beltline arrested later at Madison apartment

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 12:10pm
The 20-year-old Fitchburg man was arrested on several tentative criminal charges and issued multiple traffic tickets after the incident early Saturday morning.

Snowy owls are arriving in Wisconsin, but some are in peril

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 12:05pm
One bird is in critical condition after being found near New Lisbon while another has died from electrocution.

Wisconsin men's hockey soars toward the top in latest national rankings

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 12:03pm
A road sweep of then-No. 1 Michigan State moved the Badgers up five spots in the USCHO rankings.

Win over Minnesota serves as formula for how the Packers want to play

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 11:33am
All three of Green Bay's units had effective moments in earning their second consecutive victory. The team hopes to repeat that style of performance.

230 invalid IDs seized by Madison police at campus area bar

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 10:25am
The “tavern safety check” happened about 11 p.m. at the unidentified bar in the 600 block of University Avenue, Madison police said.

Wisconsin asks for approval of extension with apparel provider that adds NIL funding

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 10:04am
The Badgers and Under Armour have been partners since 2016, and the deal is proposed to end until at least 2033. Here are the details included in the new deal.

Kohl's Corp. promotes interim CEO Michael J. Bender to be its permanent chief

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 9:50am
Michael Bender is a retail veteran with 30 years of experience at retailers from Walmart to PepsiCo.

Record warmth could be prelude to normal winter

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 9:25am
The recent temperatures in the 60s notwithstanding, Nov. 15 is the date on which the probability of precipitation falling as snow first reaches 50% in Madison.

Sun Prairie superintendent a finalist for Chippewa Falls job

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 9:25am
The other finalist in the Chippewa Falls’ search is also a Sun Prairie district administrator: Sarah Chaja-Clardy, director of secondary teaching, learning and equity.

Woman dies in rollover crash off Highway 23 in Marquette County

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 9:15am
The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. on Highway 23 westbound east of Highway M near Montello, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.

Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 7:30am
Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country in the form of a giant Christmas tree sale.

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