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Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:17am
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Man seen looking in bedroom window arrested after dog walker reports him

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:05am
The 53-year-old man was arrested on tentative charges of invasion of privacy and disorderly conduct.

Being a Madison crossing guard takes training and confidence

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 10:31am
It’s August, pencil pouches are front and center at local department stores and Madison’s finest high vis sidewalk ambassadors are preparing for the next nine months of K-12 joy.It’s August, pencil pouches are front and center at local department stores…

Has it been unusually rainy so far this summer?

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 9:25am
In June and July there were only four streaks of three consecutive days without precipitation.

Beloit man gets maximum prison term for sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl while staying with family

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 9:20am
The Beloit police investigation revealed that David Hamlet had been giving drugs to the child and confirmed that he had impregnated her.

Madisonian Hazel Butcher-Salazar excels in Brazilian jiujitsu

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 8:00am
Hazel Butcher-Salazar, who as a blue belt last year won all four titles in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s Grand Slam — the most prestigious jiujitsu competition in the world.

Running out of gas leads to drug arrest in Iowa County

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:55am
A caller reported seeing a van on the side of the road and a man standing dangerously close to the road attempting to flag down vehicles.

Homeless encampment near state Capitol given weekend to clear before police act

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:10am
Increased accounts of disturbances along State Street prompts Madison and Capitol police to issue warnings to homeless before removal next week.

5 boys volleyball players to watch in the 2025 season

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:03am
Boys volleyball talent will be in abundance throughout the Madison area this fall. Here are five players to know this season.

Downtown Madison building struck by gunfire Sunday night

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 6:50am
At about 11:55 p.m., officers were sent to the area of Carroll Street and Gilman Street after multiple callers reported gunshots, Madison police said.

7 Madison area boys soccer players to watch in the 2025 season

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 6:37am
The high school boys soccer season is set to begin. Here are seven players to keep an eye on.

Homeless encampment near state capitol were given weekend to clear before police act

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:55am
Increased accounts of disturbances along State Street prompts Madison and Capitol police to issue warnings to homeless before removal next week.

Quilters preserve memories in art as they work to combat Alzheimer’s disease

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:45am
The local group working to support people suffering with Alzheimer’s is trying to raise money for a historic trip to Alabama, where they hope to connect with artists like themselves.

Why former players suing Wisconsin say complaint policy is 'deficient by design'

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:37am
Wisconsin said no one made formal complaints about two former coaches, but athletes criticized the athletic department’s procedure to report claims.

Brewers pay tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker in star-studded pregame ceremony

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:30am
All the Brewers players wore special tribute uniforms with “UECK” instead of their own names on the back of their jerseys for Sunday’s game.

How Wisconsin football teaches its running backs a crucial trait in new offense

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:03am
Decisiveness is a trait that separates the running backs in the Badgers' offense this season. Here's a look into how the trio atop the position have developed that attribute.

Wisconsin football defensive backs to know this season

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 4:33am
BadgerExtra's breakdowns of Wisconsin football's roster continues with the defensive backs. The Badgers are a bit thin at corner, but that could be offset by help from deep safety group.

Wisconsin football defensive backs to know this season (copy)

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 4:33am
BadgerExtra's breakdowns of Wisconsin football's roster continues with the defensive backs. The Badgers are a bit thin at corner, but that could be offset by help from deep safety group.

3 things we learned in high school football from Week 1

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 4:03am
A resilient comeback effort, familiar dominance with new faces and a streak-snapping win fueled by a new rushing duo stood out during last week’s season-openers. Here are three things we learned.

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