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Hands on Wisconsin: GOP Legislature won't drink from Scott Walker's well

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 2:30pm
Republicans have stripped out several of Gov. Scott Walker pet policies from his state budget. 

DA: No decision yet on Tony Robinson shooting, will give notice before announcement

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 2:00pm
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said Friday that he is "working diligently" to review the controversial March 6 police shooting.

Five Nightclub plans to close doors April 26

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 2:00pm
Five Nightclub, which has served Madison’s LGBT community since 1998, will close on April 26, club owner Dave Eick said.

Miami Herald: Cuban model lost its allure long ago

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 1:00pm
As politically unpalatable as it may seem, the Obama administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism is an inevitable bow to reality.

Profits rise for Associated Bank

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 12:15pm
The purchase of a Minnesota insurance firm helped boost first-quarter revenues, the Green Bay bank said.

Patrick Durkin: Low hearings turnout stuns WCC chief

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:30am
Attendance plunged to 4,610 at Monday night’s annual spring conservation hearings, a 35 percent decline from 2014’s statewide total of 7,053 and the fourth time in the past 10 years turnout fe…

Madison selected for stop on advanced technology, innovation tour

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:00am
High-tech successes such as Epic Systems and University Research Park will be shown off to international visitors.

One hurt in Far East Side duplex fire

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 7:40am
A man suffered smoke inhalation early Friday in a duplex fire on Madison's Far East Side, a fire that caused an estimated $10,000 to $15,000 in damage.

Farmers' market wait is over in more ways than one

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 7:30am
The producer-only market begins for the season on Saturday.

Belleville-based company settles suit filed by Eagles member

Fri, 04/17/2015 - 12:28am
BELLEVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Belleville-based outdoor apparel retailer Duluth Trading Co. has settled a lawsuit alleging trademark infringement by Eagles founding member Don Henley.

Badgers women's basketball: Michala Johnson surprisingly selected in WNBA draft

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 11:15pm
Michala Johnson, a fifth-year senior for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team, was selected by the New York Liberty in the third round of the WNBA draft on Thursday.

Bucks: New owners 'really amazed' by trip to the playoffs

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 11:15pm
"The players' energy, and what they've done, has blown us away," says Jamie Dinan, a member of the ownership group.

Prep sports: Oregon's Carson Torhorst wins playoff for MG Invitational title

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 11:15pm
With a 2-foot birdie putt on the second extra hole, Oregon’s Carson Torhorst earned medalist honors in the 22-team Monona Grove Invitational on Thursday at The Oaks in Cottage Grove.

Restaurant News: Macchiatos coffee shop and wine bar closes in DeForest

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 10:18pm
Owner says the 4,400-square-foot space is better suited for a brew pub-type sports bar.

Family loses dog, gets displaced, by house fire on East Side

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 9:16pm
A family was displaced after a fire at their East Side home Thursday caused about $65,000 in damage. 

Badgers football: Inexperienced receivers show signs of progress

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 8:00pm
Robert Wheelwright, Reggie Love, Jazz Peavy and Krenwick Sanders all have had their moments during recent scrimmages.

Prep baseball: Cardinals Strike Out Cancer game set for Saturday in Sun Prairie

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 7:57pm
Sun Prairie — Longtime Big Eight Conference baseball rivals Sun Prairie and Middleton will again join forces to advance pediatric cancer research during the Cardinals Strike Out Cancer game, s…

Prosecutor: Deputy with Lou Gehrig's disease planned to kill

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 7:55pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former Wisconsin deputy with Lou Gehrig's disease planned the killings of his wife and sister-in-law, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday.

Badgers sports: Barry Alvarez acknowledges apparel contract could change

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 7:00pm
University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez addressed loud whispers about a new footwear and apparel provider, saying this week the school remains contractually tied to adidas thro…

Charles Krauthammer: The queen, Hillary Clinton, travels by van to Iowa

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON — See Hillary ride in a van! Watch her meet everyday Americans! Witness her ordering a burrito bowl at Chipotle! Which she did wearing shades, as did her chief aide Huma Abedin, yie…

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