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Report links 2 school shooters to online community frequented by Madison shooter

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 2:00pm
The shooter who opened fire at a suburban Denver high school is the latest example of a teenager reportedly radicalized on online gore and true crime forums.

Texts point to decision

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 1:45pm
PROVO, Utah — Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill…

Madison School District’s new logo is lost on students in Phil Hands cartoon

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 1:30pm
The Madison School District hired a consulting firm for around $100,000 to develop a new logo featuring an open book.

1 killed, 2 critically injured in crash off Devil’s Lake exit road

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:25am
The driver, a 24-year-old Madison man, died at the scene. Two passengers, a 22-year-old Madison man and a 24-year-old Brillion woman, were hospitalized.

Development and golf course plan have some worried about impact to Black Earth Creek

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:20am
Developers Jeff and Kyle Haen have proposed a 480-acre hillside development with 470 homes and a championship golf course across the road from Black Earth Creek and Festge Springs.

Herb Frank, who brought big national concerts to Madison, dies at 91

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:15am
"He was 110% a Madison guy. He loved all the people here, and loved being a promoter and going out and talking to everyone,” said his son, Larry Frank.

Inside falling Wisconsin football attendance early in the 2025 season

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 6:10am
Season ticket sales for general public seating fell between 2024 and 2025, and crowds for the Badgers' first two home games suffered.

5 Madison high school football stars from Week 4

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 6:03am
The explosiveness of area high school football teams’ offenses was displayed in Week 4. Vote for your favorite performer from these high-octane offenses.

Why doesn't Wisconsin football play ineligible cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean?

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:40am
A dive into why the Badgers won't defy the NCAA and play senior cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean while he fights for an extra year of eligibility.

Packers get chance to recover pair of offensive line starters with mini bye week

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:35am
Two starters on the Green Bay offensive line who sat out in Week 2 did not participate in practice on Monday with hopes of returning for Sunday.

Packers receiver eyeing return to practice field after contract extension

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:35am
One of the Packers' top receivers is on the verge of returning to play after going down in the final game of last season with a torn ACL.

Tom Still: Pros and cons of tariffs strategy continue to play out

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:30am
Trends show onshoring is underway, but not without its challenges. A forum Sept. 16 in Madison will examine them.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell before Wisconsin football opens Big Ten play (copy)

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:00am
Badgers coach Luke Fickell discussed what it means for players to face their former teams, how freshmen like Maryland's Malik Washington can be starting QBs so early and more.

Vote for the Week 5 high school football game we should cover (copy)

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:00am
We encourage area readers to vote for our RHD Plumbing & Remodeling Game of the Week. Voting closes at 4 p.m. Thursday.

MLB Roundup 9-16

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:00am
PITTSBURGH — Jameson Taillon allowed two hits in six innings, and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Monday night and got closer to clinching a postseason berth.

Wisconsin women's hockey preseason ranking follows a recent trend (copy)

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:00am
The first national rankings for the 2025-26 women's hockey season are in. Here's where the defending NCAA champion Badgers stand.

Miami accuses Wisconsin of 'fishing expedition' in tampering lawsuit document request (copy)

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:00am
The latest in Wisconsin's lawsuit involving what it said was interference with a contract it had with cornerback Xavier Lucas had Miami asking a judge to deny a request.

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Madison School Board considers boosting its pay

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 8:30pm
If the plan gains final approval at the Sept. 29 board meeting, board members’ base salary would be $15,000 a year and they’d be eligible for district-subsidized health insurance.

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