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At contentious Wisconsin elections meeting, Democratic chair threatens to oust Republican official
‘I'm going to talk over you until you stop. You must stop. You are out of order, and I will eject you from this meeting if you disobey again.’
Wisconsin adds QB with tie to coaching staff from transfer portal
The Badgers added some depth to their quarterback position with a senior who played for one of Wisconsin's newest coaches.
Receiver's knee injury could cause Packers to try boosting receiving group in NFL draft
The injury to a crucial wide receiver's knee could shake up how the Green Bay Packers make their selections in the upcoming draft.
Bucks star cleared for full basketball activity ahead of playoffs
The Milwaukee Bucks star could make a return at some point during the first-round series against the Pacers.
State Republican Party adopts rules to remove critical members
While billed as an effort to reinforce unity within the state party heading into the 2026 midterms, some GOP officials blasted the change as an effort to quash dissent and protect establishment Republicans.
Beaver Dam girl's alleged abductor placed on $2 million bond
Police say they found Gary Day at a Nebraska truck stop with the girl, now 17, who had been missing for two months and is pregnant.
Beaver Dam girl's alleged abductor placed on $2 million bond
Police say they found Gary Day at a Nebraska truck stop with the girl, now 17, who had been missing for two months and is pregnant.
Aerial beltline traffic enforcement results in 67 stops
Law enforcement will continue enforcing traffic laws along the Beltline throughout 2025, with goals of deterring dangerous driving behaviors and educating people about the laws.
Judge declares Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge branded Google an abusive monopolist Thursday for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire…
Woman hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle
A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon after she was hit by a car while out on a run on Madison's West side.
Monona burglar suspected in Madison thefts
The Madison investigation has brought about pending charges of burglary, identify theft, bail jumping and theft by false representation.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 12th spring practice
A down day for the offense, another impressive showing from a transfer on defense, and something for a budding star to work on lead Badgers practice observations from Thursday.
Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet
LONDON — Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findings.
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery
WASHINGTON — Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday.
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Madison-area lakes bring in $220 million a year in spending, new study finds
A study commissioned by the Clean Lakes Alliance determined, for the first time, the economic impact of the five lakes on the Madison chain.
Sun Prairie hires Green Bay police operations commander as new police chief
The new chief, who will be sworn in on May 12, was selected after three rounds of interview, including a final interview with the Police and Fire Commission.
2 damaged vehicle in break-in attempt at South Side dealership
The suspects were not at the scene when police arrived and no arrests have been made.
Five movies that were filmed in Wisconsin
Some of the notable movies that had filming locations in Wisconsin:
Update: 17-year-old arrested in fatal shooting on South Side Wednesday night
Officers were sent to the 1200 block of Fish Hatchery Road about 10:05 p.m. on reports of gunshots and a person being shot, Madison police said.