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Nuestro Mundo plans for full-day, dual language 4K program

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:25am
Nuestro Mundo principal Josh Forehand said there has been overwhelming support from families for a full day program. The school already offers a half day 4K option, but demand for that program exceeds current capacity.

2 injured, 1 seriously, in fiery head-on crash in Grant County, authorities say

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:20am
The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Friday on Highway H, just west of Highway D in the town of Smelser, Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman said.

McFarland School District to put referendum question on April election ballot

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 8:55am
The district wants additional funding to maintain current class sizes and offer competitive pay to teachers and substitutes.

OWI arrest leads to another OWI arrest Downtown, Madison police say

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 8:35am
As officers were arresting a woman for a first offense of OWI, another vehicle crashed into a parked car nearby, leading to the second OWI arrest, Madison police said.

Readers give more than $207,000 for toys for children at Christmas

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 8:00am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year. Send your gift online at go.madison.com/stocking or mail it to:

Have questions for Santa? So did we. Here's what he he had to say.

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 7:35am
We asked Santa to answer all the burning questions kids have about the jolly old fellow, and his reindeer too.

Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run crash on North Side, Madison police say

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 7:25am
The crash happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of Packers Avenue, Chief Shon Barnes said in his blog.

Former Wisconsin men's basketball player who died of cancer used last years to inspire

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 7:17am
The former Badgers walk-on wasn't a natural spokesperson, but he became a motivational figure over a 28-month battle with the pediatric bone cancer osteosarcoma.

UW Health, Meriter requiring face masks again, as respiratory viruses rise

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 6:50am
Hospital officials cited a recent rise of COVID-19, flu and RSV cases in Dane County, as expected this time of year.

Cutting 1 of 6 positions at UW-Oshkosh saved $15M, but there's still a $3M shortfall

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 6:40am
It's still a "significant gap," UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt wrote — larger than the projected shortfalls at four of the other Universities of Wisconsin campuses as of August.

5 high school girls basketball stars from the Madison area: Dec. 19 edition

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 6:35am
A rare feat and some big scoring performances highlighted last week's girls basketball action. Here are some of the area's top efforts.

5 high school boys basketball stars from the Madison area: Dec. 19 edition

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 6:25am
Strong performances from beyond the 3-point arc and inside the lane highlighted last week's boys basketball action. Here are some of the area's notable efforts.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to resume abortions at its Sheboygan clinic within days

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:40am
The group promised earlier this month to restart abortion services at the clinic "as soon as possible" after a judge reaffirmed her ruling that state law permits abortions.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur standing by defensive coordinator Joe Barry

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:35am
LaFleur stood by his defensive coordinator Monday, despite the unit's atrocious performance in Green Bay's home loss to Tampa Bay. See what LaFleur had to say about Sunday's performance.

UW-Madison launches tuition-waiver programs for Indigenous students

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:30am
In-state undergraduate students affiliated with of Wisconsin's 11 federally recognized tribes will be eligible for a full-tuition waiver program, regardless of financial need.

How Luke Fickell views Wisconsin's QBs after adding transfer Tyler Van Dyke

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:25am
Badgers coach Luke Fickell wouldn't discuss Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke directly, but he made it known that the Badgers QBs are all competing this offseason.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell's news conference as Wisconsin prepares for LSU

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:25am
The Badgers coach touched on several topics Monday. Here's what he said.

Wisconsin won't see the Heisman Trophy winner at the ReliaQuest Bowl

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:20am
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels announced Monday that he won't play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin.

Sit like a Wisconsin football recruit: An inside look at the props used in player photos

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:15am
A throne and a wrestling championship belt often make their way into photos taken during visits. Here's where they're from.

Ice Age Trail is a Wisconsin gem worth exploring -- William G. Lunney

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:00am
We in Dane County have an amazing gem in our midst -- the Ice Age Trail.

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