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Yelich notches 100th RBI as Brewers beat Angels to complete sweep

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 9:53pm
Christian Yelich went 2-for-4 and collected his 100th RBI of the season as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Thursday.

Tough stretch to end 2025, start 2026 highlight Wisconsin men's basketball schedule

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 5:43pm
The Badgers added some key conference games in the midst of a daunting nonconference stretch. Here's the full schedule.

Madison tries new approach to reducing crashes: Street art

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 5:20pm
The city hopes the brightly colored intersections will cause drivers to slow down.

Regents OK more money to expand UW-Madison’s cyclotron lab project

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 3:45pm
UW-Madison believes the new cyclotron, which can aid cancer detection cancer, will help the university’s effort to be a biohealth industry leader.

What you need to know about Fat Bear Week

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 2:30pm
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The brawny bruins on the Alaska Peninsula are ready to brawl it out to see which will win this year’s fattest bear title in the wildly popular annual online voting contest known as Fat Bear Week.

Throwback photos: Remembering Josie's Spaghetti House

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 1:50pm
Josie's Spaghetti House was a landmark restaurant at the corner of Park and Regent streets for years in an area once called "Spaghetti Corners."

Your views

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 1:39pm
Madison must do more to protect tree canopy

ABC show host in limbo

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 1:30pm
NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel’s television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network’s parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth…

From the archives: Bob Queen on Madison festivals, attending Woodstock and more

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 12:50pm
Bob Queen, in his own words, about organizing Near East Side festivals and his experiences at Woodstock.

Voters file suit against Madison over uncounted ballots

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 11:42am
Voters allege a series of mistakes in the November election disenfranchised them and that after the election, officials failed to act so the votes would be tallied.

Chocolate Shoppe to close at Camelot Square, open new store nearby in 2026

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 11:10am
To celebrate its time in Madison, the store will be giving out free scoops of ice cream all day Sunday.

Street closures planned for Willy Street Fair

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:35am
Three blocks of Williamson Street, from South Livingston Street to South Ingersoll Street, will be closed this weekend for the Willy Street Fair.

Authorities identify motorcyclist who died in Rock County crash

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:25am
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and preliminary results of a forensic examination on Monday confirmed that Sharpe died of his crash injuries.

Harris says Buttigieg was 'first choice'

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:16am
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing, according to an excerpt of her new book.

Bob Queen, who relentlessly brought music to Madison's East Side, dies at 76

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 9:05am
Marquette Waterfront Festival, Orton Park Festival, La Fête de Marquette and the Sessions all have Bob Queen in common.

2 die when semi collides with their vehicle in Jefferson County

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 8:40am
The crash happened on Highway N just south of Carnes Road in the town of Cold Spring, between Fort Atkinson and Whitewater, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported.

Ed Sheeran to perform at Summerfest in 2026

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:40am
The Milwaukee stop of the North American leg of Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour will be at Summerfest on Thursday, June 25.

UW-Madison proposes $13.5 million expansion of cancer research, treatment hub

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:10am
The UW Board of Regents will consider the expansion of the cyclotron lab this week.

Owners of Ha Long Bay, Señor Machetes join new Downtown food hall

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:05am
Rounding out the food offerings at the luxury One 09 apartment building will be burgers, wings and coastal fare, a steakhouse and a cocktail lounge.

11 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:00am
Beat the lingering summer heat and have fun doing it with these Madison-area mixers.

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