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Wisconsin reinstates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, but insurance coverage murky

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:00pm
It’s still not clear who will foot the bill for vaccines and whether insurance companies will continue to cover them.

Obituary index for Wed., Sept. 17

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 3:55pm
BUNCH, Monica M., 89

Stocks fall ahead of an expected rate cut

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 3:42pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights Tuesday as the countdown ticked toward what Wall Street expects will be the first cut of the year to interest rates by the Federal Reserve.

Photo: Floating down the Yahara

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 3:30pm

Former Madison La Follette star lands coaching opportunity with Winona girls basketball

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 3:20pm
A recent inductee into the Madison Sports Hall of Fame will start a new coaching journey this fall with an 'up-and-coming' girls basketball program.

Wisconsin volleyball standout accomplishes rare feat

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 3:17pm
The Badgers star outside hitter helped Wisconsin sweep both of its matches last week. She was honored for her efforts.

Schnuck buys Festival

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 3:15pm
Schnuck Markets has acquired Skogen's Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, a Wisconsin-based parent company with 51 stores across the state. Schnuck's 1939 Group will maintain the existing banners.

Developer plans up to 250 riverfront apartments in Stoughton

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 2:30pm
The Alexander Company, based in Madison, aims to open 122 apartments along the Yahara River in 2027 and more by 2030.

Report links 2 school shooters to online community frequented by Madison shooter

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 2:00pm
The shooter who opened fire at a suburban Denver high school is the latest example of a teenager reportedly radicalized on online gore and true crime forums.

Texts point to decision

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 1:45pm
PROVO, Utah — Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill…

Madison School District’s new logo is lost on students in Phil Hands cartoon

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 1:30pm
The Madison School District hired a consulting firm for around $100,000 to develop a new logo featuring an open book.

1 killed, 2 critically injured in crash off Devil’s Lake exit road

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:25am
The driver, a 24-year-old Madison man, died at the scene. Two passengers, a 22-year-old Madison man and a 24-year-old Brillion woman, were hospitalized.

Development and golf course plan have some worried about impact to Black Earth Creek

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:20am
Developers Jeff and Kyle Haen have proposed a 480-acre hillside development with 470 homes and a championship golf course across the road from Black Earth Creek and Festge Springs.

Herb Frank, who brought big national concerts to Madison, dies at 91

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:15am
"He was 110% a Madison guy. He loved all the people here, and loved being a promoter and going out and talking to everyone,” said his son, Larry Frank.

Inside falling Wisconsin football attendance early in the 2025 season

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 6:10am
Season ticket sales for general public seating fell between 2024 and 2025, and crowds for the Badgers' first two home games suffered.

5 Madison high school football stars from Week 4

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 6:03am
The explosiveness of area high school football teams’ offenses was displayed in Week 4. Vote for your favorite performer from these high-octane offenses.

Why doesn't Wisconsin football play ineligible cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean?

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:40am
A dive into why the Badgers won't defy the NCAA and play senior cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean while he fights for an extra year of eligibility.

Packers get chance to recover pair of offensive line starters with mini bye week

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:35am
Two starters on the Green Bay offensive line who sat out in Week 2 did not participate in practice on Monday with hopes of returning for Sunday.

Packers receiver eyeing return to practice field after contract extension

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:35am
One of the Packers' top receivers is on the verge of returning to play after going down in the final game of last season with a torn ACL.

Tom Still: Pros and cons of tariffs strategy continue to play out

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 5:30am
Trends show onshoring is underway, but not without its challenges. A forum Sept. 16 in Madison will examine them.

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