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Republicans remain divided over how to fund state road repairs

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 2:09pm
Scott Walker opposes a revenue increase while the top Assembly Republican says a long-term solution is needed.

WIAA state boys golf: Tee times released for Monday's opening round at University Ridge

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 1:44pm
Tee times have been announced for Monday's opening round of the two-day, 36-hole WIAA state boys golf tournament at University Ridge Golf Course.

Badgers men's hockey: Big Ten releases 2016-17 conference schedule

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 1:23pm
The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team opens its Big Ten season at Michigan on Dec. 9.

Shooting range among proposals for scenic 92-mile Wisconsin River

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:48pm
The first new master plan in nearly 30 years for the popular 92-mile-long Lower Wisconsin State Riverway calls for improved boat landings, more options for hiking and camping and steps to protect water and land.

Wild chase ends next to polar bears at Vilas Zoo; heroin user arrested, Madison police say

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:30pm
A Madison heroin user found unconscious in his car on Wednesday led police on a wild chase near the Henry Vilas Zoo, the man driving through congested streets and climbing over a fence topped with barbed wire, before he was…

Prep basketball: Cuba City's Jerry Petitgoue earns national honor

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:15pm
National High School Basketball Coaches Association recognizes Wisconsin's Petitgoue and Ken Barrett.

WIAA state boys tennis: Tournament preview

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:05pm
The tournament begins Thursday at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.

Block of Willy Street closing Saturday for Fruit Fest

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 11:15am
The 900 block of Williamson Street will be closed on Saturday for Fruit Fest, the annual gay summer music festival.

Prep boys track and field: Evansville's Noah Schiller commits to North Dakota

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 11:00am
Schiller was the WIAA Division 2 sectional winner in the boys 800 in McFarland.

Alleged sexual assault suspect arrested on South Side, police say

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 10:45am
A man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman twice on Tuesday at a South Side apartment building was arrested on Wednesday.

Gunshots on East Side; no injuries reported, Madison police say

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 10:00am
Gunfire was heard by multiple people on Madison's East Side early Thursday morning, but there were no reports of injuries or property damage.

Former Grant County farmer indicted; allegedly defrauded USDA

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 9:30am
A former Grant County farmer was indicted by a federal grand jury in Madison on Wednesday for allegedly defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Couple arrested in Fitchburg for contractor fraud; allegedly used online sites to get and scam customers

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 9:00am
A man and woman who allegedly used online sites to get customers for their remodeling services were arrested after scamming victims throughout the Madison area for thousands of dollars in jobs never done.

Temporary TSA Pre-Check application center to open in July at Dane County Regional Airport

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 8:15am
Airline passengers looking to avoid long lines at airport security check-in points can sign up at the Dane County Regional Airport in July, for a program that whooshes you through security.

No big fee, tax increases proposed for transportation budget

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 7:40am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's transportation chief says he won't ask for any major tax or fee increases in his upcoming budget request.

Restaurant review: Park Street has rock-solid brewpub in Rockhound

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 6:00am
Madison couldn't ask for a better brewpub. Rockhound succeeds not only with its beers, but with its food.

Chris Rickert: Robin Vos' 'job for life' is only the tip of the tenure iceberg

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 5:30am
You don't need a job for life to guarantee academic freedom.

Grilled vegetables put a new spin on shrimp salad

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 5:00am
The all-grilled salad has become a staple in our house over the years — it’s versatile, easy, has minimal cleanup and, of course, it’s right up our healthy-eating alley.

NHL: Penguins edge Sharks in OT to take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 3:45am
Sidney Crosby's faceoff win helped set up Conor Sheary's perfectly placed wrist shot 2:35 into overtime, one that lifted the Penguins to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

WIAA state boys tennis: Brothers Rafael and Xavier Sanga lead the charge for Middleton

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 3:00am
Following the departure of state champ Jake Van Emburgh and Geri Uj, Rafael and Xavier Sanga have led the Cardinals back to state

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