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Figure in homicide probe told friends he 'had to get rid' of girlfriend
Brooke Strattan, 24, had recently gotten out of rehab and was living with her boyfriend, 25-year-old James Barnes-Morris, in an empty townhouse on Madison's West Side when she went missing.
Ethics penalty against former Madison police oversight chair tossed out
The Madison City Council voted down the ethics penalty Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores with little discussion Tuesday evening.
5 questions with Metro Lynx girls hockey's Anna Dalebroux
The senior discusses her favorite hockey player and go-to pump up song, along with three other fun facts. Get to know Metro Lynx captain Anna Dalebroux.
6 who died in Dane County crashes, fire over the last month identified
The deaths are not related but were disclosed in a series of press releases Tuesday afternoon.
2 injured in Madison school shooting now in good condition
The two were among six other people wounded in the shooting, in which a student opened fire in a study hall, killing two people before committing suicide.
2 with drugs arrested after allegedly resisting arrest following traffic stop
Officers searched the car and found a variety of drugs and drug paraphernalia, including syringes, tie-offs, baggies, and a glass smoking pipe.
Teen flown to hospital after being hit by pickup truck in Wisconsin Heights High School lot
The pickup driver was not injured and cooperated with the investigation.
Person shot in leg in apparent accidental shooting on Far East Side
An officer applied a tourniquet and the man was taken to a local hospital, police.
Madison ice arena deal gets overwhelming City Council support; new owners pivot to fundraising
Under the deal passed by council, the two nonprofits that will operate the arenas secure properties worth millions of dollars and debt forgiveness.
Essen Haus, Come Back In planning events through summer as redevelopment stalls
The two Madison institutions kept their doors open after progress slowed on apartments and a hotel planned for the Downtown block.
Homicides, shooting incidents were down in Madison in 2024, police say
On Tuesday, another homicide was added to the total when police referred a first-degree intentional homicide charge against James H. Barnes-Morris in the death of Brooke L. Strattan, 24.
For MarShawn Lloyd, 'very, very rough' rookie season gives way to excitement for 2025
The running back who had a tough 2024 rookie season hopes next year he can be healthier and more productive.
Polzin: How Wisconsin coach Greg Gard reached 200 wins the hard way
Much like his first career win, the Badgers tested their coach's nerves down the stretch. But one trend continued Tuesday: Several players contributed to the victory.
Wisconsin men's basketball experiences beneficial 'game pressure' vs. Ohio State
The Badgers' near second-half collapse provided them with a blueprint for how to win tight games, and they'll look to take those lessons with them going forward.
5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Jan. 15 edition
Lifetime bests and success in unfamiliar events headlined the past week of high school boys swimming action. Here are five notable performances.
UW Engineering hall design doesn't match rest of campus | Bruce Harville
Every time I see a pictorial rendering of the engineering building proposed for Campus Drive, I'm puzzled as to what the architects and designers are trying to accomplish.
Donald Trump can beat the rule of law, not the laws of nature | Steven Reusser
President-elect Donald Trump has shown that administration of the law does not necessarily ensure truth and justice will prevail. Lies, propaganda and billions of dollars can overwhelm truth and justice.
Ice arena users caught in Paul Soglin's spat with Mayor Satya Rhode-Conway | Cole Drea
I am a local ice hockey goaltender with the Wisconsin Timberwolves Disabled Hockey program and a volunteer goalie coach with the West Madison Polar Caps Youth Hockey program.
America needs role models like Jimmy Carter to be great again | Nancy Stencil
I am reminded of the many great things former President Jimmy Carter did, and how his example contrasts with what we are stepping into today.