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Homeland security official says 475 people were detained during an immigration raid in Georgia

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 5:30pm
ELLABELL, Ga. — Immigration authorities said Friday they detained 475 people, most of them South Korean nationals, when hundreds of federal agents raided the sprawling manufacturing site in Georgia where Korean automaker Hyundai makes electric vehicles.

Mears joins lengthy contingent of Brewers relievers on injured list

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 5:03pm
Right-hander Nick Mears is the latest Milwaukee Brewers reliever to go on the injured list, the Brewers announced before their Friday night game with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Former Green Bay Packers QB cited after bar altercation in Eau Claire

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 4:20pm
Police issued a fine to the former Packers quarterback after an altercation with a bar patron and employees in Eau Claire.

John Nolen Drive construction starts next month. Here’s what to know

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 3:45pm
The $42 million overhaul of the aging causeway will partially close the major Madison artery for two years.

QUILTERS’ PARADISE

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 3:42pm
Above: Sally Fitzgerald, of Monticello, and granddaughter Charlotte Maney, 8, of Waterford, check out exhibitors’ creations during a visit Friday to the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show at Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The annual three-day gathering, which features workshops, exhibits…

DIGEST

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 1:56pm
Majkowski cited for disorderly conduct

Wisconsin’s Powerball jackpot winners and how much they won

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 1:35pm
Wisconsin residents have won the Powerball jackpot eight times since 2003, including a $768 million payout in 2019.

Madison police investigating attempted stabbing on State Street

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:35pm
No serious injuries were reported.

Operation Warp Speed was one of Trump's biggest achievements. Then came RFK Jr. and vaccine skeptics (copy)

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 11:13am
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched Operation Warp Speed in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, an effort he has credited with saving tens of millions of lives. During a Cabinet meeting last week, he likened it to “one of…

6 mystery creatures, strange phenomena that have haunted Wisconsin

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 11:00am
There are monsters among us. At least, that’s what some Wisconsinites believe.

Madison police seeking 2 suspects in battery of man Downtown

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 10:50am
A man called police on Tuesday to report that he had been attacked over the weekend in the 300 block of North Frances Street, Madison police said.

6 things to know about this weekend's Ironman Wisconsin race

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 10:45am
What to expect when some of the world’s buffest athletes descend on Madison this weekend.

Project delays linked to shortage of workers

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 9:35am
ST. LOUIS — A continuing shortage of construction workers is the top reason for project delays across the country, according to a newly issued survey of companies in the field.

Armed man arrested after domestic incident on Southwest Side

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 9:20am
The department’s SWAT team was called in for the incident and the man eventually surrendered.

Immigrant pleads guilty to being in US illegally after judge allegedly helped him evade agents

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 6:35am
Eduardo Flores-Ruiz faces up to two years in prison when he's sentenced and agreed to be deported whenever he is released.

East Side church gives way to community center, housing

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 5:55am
Common Grace church and the Eastmorland Community Center broke ground on a $7.5 million project that will replace the 1950s church.

Which Madison schools saw the most police calls last year?

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 5:50am
Most of the calls are for minor issues, records show, such as to check on a person or property, but a few are more serious.

Packers have early chance to show they've fixed their issues against NFC North opponents

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 5:45am
Green Bay, which went 1-5 against NFC North opponents in going 11-7 last season, opens Sunday by hosting the two-time defending NFC North champion Detroit.

5 high school boys sports stars of the week: Sept. 5 edition

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 5:37am
Prominent goal scorers from area high school boys soccer teams headline this week’s standout athletes. Vote for your favorite performance of the week.

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