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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 2:53pm
UW should join Big Ten mutual defense compact

No verdict, mistrial declared, in trial of Michigan police officer who killed Congolese immigrant

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 1:50pm
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after a Michigan jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the second-degree murder trial of a police officer who shot Patrick Lyoya, a Black man, in the back of the…

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 1:32pm
LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as…

This conclave to choose a new pope was short — but not the shortest ever

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 1:26pm
VATICAN CITY — How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, it took only two days and four rounds of voting for Catholic cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. That’s among the shortest conclaves…

Father of Abundant Life Christian School shooter charged

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 1:07pm
Police had said they were investigating how Natalie Rupnow obtained two guns she had the day of the attack. Police have not discussed a clear motive in the attack.

Lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional boundaries before 2026 midterms

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 1:00pm
The lawsuit comes just one month after Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford's April 1 victory, ensuring liberals maintain ideological control of the state's highest court until at least 2028.

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV (copy)

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:45am
VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global turmoil and conflict.

Man catches record-setting bass on Lake Mendota after Mom has hankering for steamed fish

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:15am
The fish was caught from shore by an angler whose mother had requested he catch "anything" so she could have steamed fish.

What's the status of Wisconsin's many lawsuits against the Trump administration?

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 9:54am
Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined more than a dozen multi-state lawsuits seeking to push back against the Trump administration.

Look back at the early days of the Madison Public Library

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 9:51am
It was called an “auspicious opening” with 3,000 books in two rooms. Now there are 9 libraries with millions of items checked out each year.

Donald Trump makes an omelet in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 8:55am
President Donald Trump tasked billionaire Elon Musk with running DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency. The mission was to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. That goal has been reduced several times, and now it looks like the savings…

Restaurant review: Indian and Italian cuisines successfully merge at Zafferano

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 6:40am
The owners make excellent use of an enormous second-floor hotel dining room with a menu that boasts many clever Indian-Italian hybrids.

5 high school boys track and field stars of the week: May 8 edition

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 6:03am
Area sprinters raced to victory at conference quads during the past week of high school boys track and field action. Vote for your favorite performance to be this week's supernova.

In its 150 years, Madison Public Library has been a model for the nation

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 5:55am
When the Madison Free Library, as it was known then, opened on May 31, 1875, only men ages 15 and up could check out a book. Today, the library strives to help the entire community in many ways.

Wisconsin women's hockey has one of its best seasons for attendance at LaBahn Arena

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers had a dominant season en route to the 2025 NCAA championship, and the success extended to the ticket scanner counts.

5 high school girls track and field stars of the week: May 8 edition

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 5:03am
This week's stars include a shot put athlete who delivers in big-time moments, a runner who's at her best when helping her team win relays and other strong performers.

Donald Trump's second term is off to a great start | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump declared his second term's first 100 days “the most successful” in American history.

Hold both Judge Hannah Dugan and Donald Trump accountable | Jeff Virchow

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 5:00am
Why were so many Republicans quick to pounce on Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after she directed a defendant in her courtroom to leave by a particular door to avoid a confrontation with agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Finding factory workers is a struggle in Wisconsin | Valerie Leffler

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 5:00am
Bringing factories and jobs back to America sounds admirable. But how are we going to staff them?

Donald Trump as pope image is offensive to Catholics | Patty Krafcheck

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 5:00am
A few days ago, a digitally altered image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope appeared on several social media platforms. In this moment, as Catholics around the world are grieving the death of Pope Francis and the church…

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