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Driver dies in rollover crash off Jefferson County road, authorities say

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 8:35am
The truck was westbound on Beryl Drive at high speed when it failed to negotiate a curve, left the road and rolled several times, ejecting the driver, authorities said.

Madison Fire Department internship program won't prioritize underrepresented minorities

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 8:00am
Funded with $500,000 from a UW endowment, the program, which aims to diversify the department, would hire four interns over two years to work and attend school.

Bicyclist dies after crash with vehicle on Far East Side, Madison police say

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 7:55am
The crash happened about 6:20 p.m. Friday at Lien Road at Parkside Drive, Madison police said.

Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of Edgewood High School lawsuit over field lights

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 7:10am
Some residents close to the Near West Side school vigorously opposed the new lights over noise concerns and increased traffic from weekend football games.

Mendota Marsh: Happy St. Patrick's Day

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane celebrate St. Patrick's Day in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Here's what passed, what didn't in Wisconsin legislative session that just ended

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 5:55am
Some issues whose support has fallen largely along party lines, from marijuana to tax cuts, continue facing vetoes or an absence of legislative support.

Surge in housing complaints prompts action from Madison's Equal Opportunities Commission

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 5:50am
"This isn't something we take lightly," Commission President Corinda Rainey-Moore told a group of residents Thursday meeting. "We are listening."

The chance to play with this player led Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney to the Packers

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 5:45am
The money was good, too, as the prized free agents signed four-year contracts.

Senior's 3-point aggression boosting Wisconsin men's basketball offense

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 7:55pm
The senior has not shot with this frequency from the perimeter all season, but it's a sign of growth for an improving Badgers offense.

Polzin: Why Wisconsin's Superman 'with absolutely no ceiling' is worth the stress he causes

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 7:40pm
Greg Gard didn't know if he could start his star sophomore in October. But the man he called his most-improved player continues to deliver.

Scramble leads to game-winning shot to preserve Wisconsin Lutheran's undefeated season

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 6:40pm
It was a scramble to secure a loose ball and led to the state tournament's third game-winning shot, this time to preserve an undefeated season. Here's how it happened.

Local digest for Saturday, March 16, 2024

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 6:37pm
Assault reported on University Avenue

Madison East hires coach with extensive background to take over football program

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 6:30pm
The Purgolders' successor to 2004 East grad Jeremy Thornton has a long coaching history, including number of stops at the collegiate and high school levels.

Guard injuries stack up for Wisconsin men's basketball. Here's the latest

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 6:14pm
A starter wasn't the only guard dealing with injuries against Northwestern. Here's where things stand ahead of a rematch with top-seeded Purdue.

20 years in prison for man who raped a woman near the UW campus in 2011

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 6:00pm
Tied to the crime by DNA, Juan Salgado-Arroyo hasn't identified the second man seen involved in the rape.

Second Wisconsin men's basketball starter injured but shrugs it off. Here's what we know

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 5:53pm
One of the Badgers' leaders was seen distraught during the second half before he returned in the win against Northwestern.

Candidate Q&A: Dane County Board, District 20

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 5:30pm
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

'Shooters got to shoot': How Columbus Catholic broke a Division 5 state record

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 4:57pm
The Dons etched their names in the record books on Friday as they defeated Solon Springs in a Division 5 semifinal. Here's their reaction to setting a state tournament record.

How a Wisconsin legend got his German protégé into Badgers pro day

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 4:13pm
Marlon Werthmann was near the end of his career before linking up with Thomas. Here's how he got another shot.

Madison Abundant Life boys basketball's stingy defense leads to state title game

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 4:11pm
The Challengers made their first state appearance and warded off Almond-Bancroft's second-half comeback.

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