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Community leaders file civil rights complaints over force used by police
Fifteen activists and community leaders filed civil rights complaints Thursday with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney, seeking investigations into the arrest of Genele Laird by Madison police on June 21, and into use of force practices…
Madison driver arrested for alleged 8th driving while intoxicated offense
A Madison woman stopped by police in McFarland early Thursday morning was arrested for her alleged eighth driving while intoxicated offense.
Elections: Turnout for Aug. 9 primary projected to be 16 percent
That's down slightly from 2012 when there was a competitive Republican primary race for U.S. Senate.
Prep boys basketball: Madison Edgewood's Alex Arians makes commitment
Arians plans to attend South Dakota State. He averaged 15.8 points and led the Crusaders in rebounding last season.
Former deputy charged with bringing contraband to jail inmates
A former Dane County Sheriff's deputy who was fired earlier this month after investigators said she brought contraband to an inmate in jail was charged Thursday with five felonies.
Prep boys basketball: Middleton's Storm Murphy commits to Division I Wofford
Murphy, a 5-foot-11 guard, helped lead the Cardinals to a share of the Big Eight Conference regular-season boys basketball crown.
Two Janesville officers investigated for alleged drunken driving, disorderly conduct
Two Janesville Police officers are being investigated internally after one officer was arrested in Arizona for alleged drunken driving and the other officer arrested in Janesville for alleged disorderly conduct, department officials said.
Washington Post reporter barred, patted down at Mike Pence rally in Waukesha
Donald Trump's campaign has denied press credentials to a number of disfavored media organizations, but on Wednesday in Waukesha, the campaign of his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, went even further.
Vehicle break-ins reported at Blooming Grove repair shop, Sheriff's Office says
A Blooming Grove auto repair shop was struck by thieves overnight, with 10 customer vehicles broken into, authorities said.
Meriter, St. Mary's get top quality ratings from feds
UnityPoint Health-Meriter and St. Mary's Hospital in Madison received five stars, the best score possible, in a new rating system released this week by the federal government. UW Hospital got four stars.
Frustrated shareholders file suit against Promega and CEO Bill Linton
They are claiming "shareholder oppression."
Marijuana grow operation seized in Janesville, alleged grower arrested
A Janesville man was arrested Wednesday when authorities allegedly found 39 marijuana plants and over 30 pounds of processed pot at his residence.
Put protein-packed quinoa to work in summer salads
Is quinoa a grain or seed? How do you prepare quinoa so it’s not mushy?
Rutland crash claims second victim; 93-year-old was passenger in struck SUV
A three-vehicle crash in the town of Rutland Wednesday has now claimed a second life.
Cinnamon stick makes a great skewer for lamb kebabs
The stick was the cave cook’s first utensil, no doubt. And handy, once they installed fire. A deft union of form and function, a stick serves as pot, potholder, plate and fork — in one.
Dodging canoes: Paddle & Portage participants to stream Downtown
Motorists will share streets with canoes and kayaks in Downtown Madison Saturday morning, during the running of the 37th annual Paddle & Portage event.
Know Your Madisonian: Advertising leader Danny Mager has seen 2,000 concerts
The co-owner of the AFFIRM Agency keeps a list of every show he's seen and rates each one on a one-to-five star scale.
Cooler weather moving in, weekend should be nice
A cold front moving through Wisconsin on Thursday is bringing cooler weather to the state, along with the chance for a few showers or thunderstorms, but any rain should be gone by the weekend.
Grill fish and fruit for an appealing summer dish
When I first started grilling, I had one of those beginner’s luck experiences that made grilled salmon and pineapple a mainstay in my dinner rotation.