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K'Andre Miller is eager for his new start after trade from New York Rangers to Carolina Hurricanes (copy)
K’Andre Miller kept his phone off and avoided social media in recent weeks with his future uncertain after five seasons with the New York Rangers.
Dennis Wayne Melvin
October 1, 1945—June 8, 2025
Elizabeth Hauda
February 20, 1943—June 16, 2025
Fredrick Drengberg
May 23, 1944—April 14, 2025
Timothy K. Henke
January 22, 1938—May 6, 2025
Brewers' breakout rookie hits his 1st speed bump as Mets split doubleheader
New leadoff batter Brandon Nimmo launched a grand slam off rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski, and the New York Mets beat Milwaukee on Wednesday night to split a day-night doubleheader.
Wisconsin races to pass budget to secure hospital funding
If Congress passes President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" before the state budget is approved, Wisconsin hospitals will lose out on $1 billion each year in federal funding.
Microsoft's largest layoff in years hits Xbox, sales and other divisions (copy)
Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years.
ON THE WATER
As summer camp and recreation programs progress into the first full month of their season, participants in a Madison School and Community Recreation boating program explore Wingra Creek in canoes and kayaks Tuesday.
Dane County public health agency to use dating apps in effort to boost STD testing
People will only be contacted through apps if the agency is able to confirm a profile matches a person who might have been exposed.
House Republicans race to secure the votes for passage of Trump's tax bill (copy)
Democratic lawmakers, united against the bill as harmful to the country, condemned the fast-track process.
Ortiz's slam, efficient efforts on mound propel Brewers to Game 1 victory over Mets
Joey Ortiz hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the staggering New York Mets in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Madison man accused in poisoning plot has additional $37.5 million bail set
It wasn't clear Wednesday if the cases against them in Rock and Dane counties could at some point be consolidated to one county.
Wisconsin budget compromise restores school mental health funding
Republicans cut $10 million in school mental health funds from the Wisconsin budget, but the new bipartisan budget deal adds that funding back.
DIGEST
Motorcyclist who died in crash identified
Man ticketed after pulling gun when dog attacks his dog at Southwest Side park
The incident happened about 4:55 p.m. Monday at Waltham Park, 2617 Waltham Road, Madison police reported.
Gov. Tony Evers signs bills to bolster nuclear power in Wisconsin
Lawmakers who advocated for the measures said they hoped to make Wisconsin the “Silicon Valley” for nuclear power development in the country.
Catalent’s $45M expansion brings 200 new jobs to Madison
Catalent’s decision to expand in Madison was influenced by Wisconsin’s growing reputation as a biohealth hub.
Man arrested for waiving gun in confronting reckless driver on North Side
The man with the gun and the reckless driver both were arrested, Madison police said.
Sun Prairie man arrested for child sex assaults involving 3 kids, police say
The investigation is continuing and additional charges or victims may be identified, Sun Prairie police said.