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Man yells racial slurs, slams North Side neighbor's hand in door, Madison police say

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 12:35pm
A teen was taken to a hospital after a North Side neighbor who was yelling racial slurs slammed the teen’s hand in a door, Madison police reported.

Man attacked, bike stolen outside Far East Side restaurant, Madison police say

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:55am
The incident began at about 5 p.m. Sunday when the man was inside McDonald's, 4502 E. Washington Ave., and noticed someone trying to take his bike, Madison police said.

Rookies steal show but unusual outburst lifts Padres past Brewers

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:15pm
Consecutive games saw the Brewers lose, in part, because of a 20-year-old rookie's timely hit.

Monona police involved in three high-speed chases, one suspect arrested

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 7:30pm
Only one person was arrested in the incidents.

Woman charged with daughter's neglect death pleads guilty to lesser charge

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 7:06pm
The father of the 9-month-old girl is scheduled to stand trial next year for the girl's death.

Madison-based Metcalfe's Market sold to Michigan-based grocery retailer

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 5:09pm
Metcalfe's was founded in 1917 and has two Madison locations and has been purchased by SpartanNash, a food wholesaler that also has 144 grocery stores.

Madison man admits to causing death in intoxicated driving crash

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 5:00pm
Anthony M. Moore faces up to 25 years of combined prison and extended supervision when sentenced later this year.

Former 4-star Wisconsin football recruit set to enter transfer portal

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 4:46pm
The Badgers are set to lose a defensive player who was once a major recruiting win for the program. Here's what we know.

Centro Hispano of Dane County will receive Hispanic Federation 2024 Community Service Award

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 4:29pm
The award honors members of the Hispanic Federation who have made a significant impact on Latino communities.

Former Wisconsin women's basketball starter transferring to Big 12 program

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 4:05pm
A starter for the Badgers announced where she will play and its for a team with recent NCAA Tournament history. Here's what we know.

Man steals vehicle with children inside, crashes, flees Madison police

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 3:30pm
The children, whose ages were not released, were found at the crash scene on the Far East Side near North Thompson Drive and Swanton Road, police said.

Wisconsin's largest business group sues Gov. Evers over veto to boost school funding for 400 years

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 2:09pm
Attorneys claim the governor violated a 1990 constitutional amendment that banned the use of the so-called "Vanna White" veto to delete digits or letters to create new words and phrases.

Man arrested for OWI after fiery crash on East Side, Madison police say

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:50pm
The man arrested for OWI had stopped his SUV in the 1900 block of Winnebago Street Sunday night and another driver crashed his car into it, Madison police said.

Season's final men's hockey national rankings show Wisconsin outside the top 10

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:42pm
The Badgers were one of four Big Ten teams in the final men's hockey rankings after the Frozen Four.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after intoxicated driver crashes into him, Madison police say

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:35pm
The crash happened about 7:45 p.m. Sunday in the area of Schroeder and Gammon roads, Madison police said.

More than 20 shell casings found after gunshots reported on Far East Side, Madison police say

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:10pm
No property damage was found and no injuries were reported, Madison police said.

Multiple shell casings found after gunshots reported at Fitchburg apartment building, police say

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:35am
At about 5:15 a.m., officers were sent to an apartment building in the 6200 block of Limestone Lane after shots were reported, Fitchburg police said.

DNR warns of elevated fire risk for all of Wisconsin

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:40am
On Saturday, 37 fires burned over 30 acres, making it the most active wildfire day this year in Wisconsin, according to the DNR.

Former Department of Revenue deputy secretary David Casey to lead agency

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:24am
David Casey fills the vacancy created when Peter Barca announced late last month he would be stepping down as he considers a campaign for the state's 1st Congressional District.

5 unhittable high school softball strikeout pitches in the Madison area

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 9:37am
Getting behind in the count gives an advantage to pitchers, and these five pitches frustrate hitters.

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