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Wisconsin State Patrol bureau director, special education teacher identified as victims of double homicide
The couple's 25-year-old son told his girlfriend he killed his parents because he was angry and “everyone needs to die."
Chourio's 1st career walk-off hit propels Brewers to series sweep of Dodgers
Milwaukee battled back to tie it in the bottom of the ninth before capping a dominant start to the week in walk-off fashion.
New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps before 2026 midterms
A new lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin's congressional district boundary lines was filed on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the state Supreme Court declined to hear a pair of other lawsuits that asked for the maps to be redrawn…
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Are mosquitoes especially bad in the Madison area this summer?
If you've been swatting and itching a lot this summer, or avoiding the outdoors, you're not alone.
Iowa university to offer new Wisconsin undergraduates in-state tuition
The University of Northern Iowa says out-of-state students from neighboring states, like Wisconsin, would save more than $12,000 annually.
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Federal funding freeze leaves small hole in Madison School District budget
"We are not going to back away from what our students need and what we said we're going to provide," Superintendent Joe Gothard said.
Chihuahua helps Swiss rescuers find a man who fell into a glacier
After about a half-hour search, the pacing pooch caught a rescue team member's eye.
Blistering report on uncounted Madison ballots cites 'complete lack of leadership' in city clerk's office
The six-month investigation included a review of nearly 2,000 pages of documents and 13 depositions with city and county staff and found several errors that contributed to the uncounted ballots
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes most valuable company in the world at $4 trillion (copy)
NEW YORK — Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value Wednesday after a two-year investor frenzy driven by the artificial intelligence boom.
Debate erupts over role job cuts played in deadly Texas floods
WASHINGTON — Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives.
Dane Dances details 26th season of 5 August Friday events
The free events feature DJ Francis Medrano and free dance lessons starting at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Businessman Bill Berrien launches bid for Wisconsin governor, setting up GOP primary
Berrien touted his military and business experience, while also targeting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has not yet announced if he plans to be on the ballot next fall.
Madison police investigating after man says arm injury came from gunshot or fireworks
The Madison Police Department Violent Crime Unit is investigating the incident.
Wisconsin Dells attractions report no major disruption to foreign workers this summer (copy)
Most exchange workers had obtained their visas before a pause on screenings went into effect.
The Victory on Atwood Avenue is making a comeback 9 months after fire
The hip, cozy cafe is going to look and feel largely the same.
Texas flooding tragedy prompts legitimate questions in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands
A flash flood in Texas has claimed the lives of more than 100 people, including at least two dozen campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.
New sculpture on East Side pays homage to mothers
The sculpture is a solid material rendition of a moment from the artist's own upbringing, in a way, a memory in the physical form.