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Sale of historic Wilson Street building gets final approval

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:41am
The Legislature’s budget committee voted unanimously to sell the Art Deco Downtown Madison landmark for $10 million.

Parts of Wisconsin go from flooding in April to heading into drought in May

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:20am
Milwaukee saw both extremes, going from its wettest April ever to its driest May, according to the National Weather Service.

Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha's Nick Van Exel a pro basketball All-Star

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Longtime State Street restaurant for sale, as owner’s passion for it wanes

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 10:25am
"It goes up and down over the years. It gets popular, it gets unpopular, whatever," owner Hawk Sullivan said. "It's just not something I'm passionate about anymore."

3 arrested after guns seized from car at Sun Prairie park

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 9:20am
During the investigation, officers found three firearms with extended magazines, and additional magazines, in the vehicle, Sun Prairie police said.

Windows shot out at North Side coffee shop

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:55am
Two windows were discovered shot out at a coffee shop in the 1800 block of Northport Drive on Monday morning, Madison police said.

Man accused of holding gun to woman’s head in village of Oregon

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 8:20am
The 37-year-old Oregon man was arrested and taken to the Dane County Jail on a tentative charge of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

See which Madison area boys qualified for the WIAA state track and field championships

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:37am
Check out this year’s boys qualifiers from Dane County for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Suspect sought after stabbing on Far East Side sends man to hospital

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:15am
Officers were sent to the 4100 block Nakoosa Trail about 12:15 p.m. Saturday after the person who was stabbed called 911, Madison police said.

Missing Lake Geneva man found dead in northern Wisconsin lake

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:10am
The body of a Lake Geneva man was found dead in a Vilas County lake on Saturday following a two-day search, authorities reported.

Wisconsin men's basketball legend's decision to leave playing career behind a 'hard' one

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:07am
A soon-to-be UW Athletic Hall of Famer discusses the decision to end his playing career and jump into the coaching realm.

See which Madison area girls qualified for the WIAA state track and field championships

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:03am
Check out this year’s girls qualifiers from Dane County for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Wisconsin dairies face declining profit expectations, economic anxiety

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:55am
Dairy producers are navigating a period of deep financial strain and political uncertainty, as rising input costs, volatile markets, and policy pressures weigh heavily on farm decisions.

OSHA investigates boat death, as family says 'world lost a big person'

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:50am
OSHA is investigating the death Thursday of an employee at a Milwaukee boat business, after authorities say a boat tipped over onto a man and killed him.

What's new for Summerfest? Food, drinks and bag policy, for starters

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:45am
Hey, Summerfest, what's new? Apparently, quite a bit.

Americans hate AI more than others, even as they keep using it

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:40am
Why are many Americans so scared or even angry about AI, even when people in China, India, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries outside Europe are not?

Ex-player Jonathan Lucroy apologizes for saying Brewers 'don’t have veteran leadership'

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:20am
Former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy walked back some of his remarks in the aftermath of Abner Uribe's lewd celebration against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 26.

Door County lighthouse to hold grand opening after 2-year restoration

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:10am
The two-year project to restore and rebuild one of Door County's iconic lighthouses and associated buildings on its museum campus culminates June 26 with a grand opening celebration.

Vanilla Bean finds new owners and a new location

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:50am
The beloved baking supply store founded in 1983 is getting new owners who plan to move the retail shop to Middleton’s downtown.

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