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Pocan, Moore visit Dodge County Jail to check in on ICE detainees

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 3:45pm
Wisconsin’s two Democrats in Congress visited the Dodge County Jail on Monday to assess the treatment of those detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Wall Street's big rally stalls following some discouraging economic data (copy)

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 3:30pm
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s big recent rally lost some momentum Wednesday following a pair of potentially discouraging reports on the economy.

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million uninsured, CBO says (copy)

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 2:07pm
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Hackers stole data on 40,000 people during Lee Enterprises cyberattack

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 1:17pm
Data from about 40,000 people was stolen by hackers during a February cyberattack on Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Wisconsin State Journal.

Man taken to hospital after stabbing on Southwest Side, woman arrested

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 11:10am
At about 11:15 p.m., officers sent to the 4600 block of Atticus Way on a report of a stabbing found a man with a stab wound to the chest.

Smoke over southern Wisconsin to continue into Thursday (copy)

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:55am
A red advisory for unhealthy air will continue for southern and eastern Wisconsin until noon Thursday, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said.

Smoke over southern Wisconsin to continue into Thursday

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:55am
A red advisory for unhealthy air will continue for southern and eastern Wisconsin until noon Thursday, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said.

Rock band Heart offers reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:43am
Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend, and the musicians offered a reward for information.

Gunshots reported on Southwest Side on Monday night

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 7:25am
Multiple callers reported hearing shots around 10:30 p.m. Monday in the 600 block of Strathmore Lane, Madison police reported.

Madison's first 'skyscraper' to become a boutique hotel on Capitol Square

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 7:10am
The 110-year-old Churchill Building could reopen as a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel next door to the new Wisconsin History Center.

Red Rooster’s liquor license not renewed after manager charged in fatal drunken-driving crash

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 7:05am
In a unanimous vote, the council upheld last week’s recommendation by the Alcohol License Review Committee not to renew the Red Rooster’s liquor license.

Ron Johnson gets in playground spat over big, beautiful bill in Phil Hands' cartoon

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 6:40am
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is right that President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" irresponsibly adds trillions of dollars to the federal debt. But he offers the wrong solution.

Keisean Nixon now says he's open to returning kickoffs for Packers

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 6:20am
Keisean Nixon remains open to the possibility of returning kickoffs and says he regrets comments he made immediately after the 2024 season indicating otherwise.

Wisconsin football's biggest offseason acquisition isn't quite done yet

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:40am
A look at the contract situation of Badgers offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, plus salary updates on DC Mike Tressel, new hires and more.

5 things to know ahead of the WIAA state boys track and field meet

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:17am
Many of the area's top athletes will battle for gold against the state's best at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

5 things to know heading into the WIAA state girls track and field championships

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:03am
The area's top athletes will look to defend their titles or earn a medal for the first time this weekend. Here's what to know about girls track and field action.

Struggle in West Bank Palestinians deserves attention, too | Margaret Felker

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:00am
I am writing to draw attention to the settler and Israeli military action in the West Bank, specifically the South Hebron Hills, part of the area known as Masafer Yatta.

Flexibility of gig economy doesn't work with benefits | Harry David Snook

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:00am
I am a retiree who enjoys people and driving. I have been using the Uber platform for nine years now and am quite satisfied. The changes proposed by well-meaning younger legislators are antithetical to the gig model and won't enhance…

Blame tax cuts for debt, not essential benefits for needy | Jeff Schimpff

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:00am
I agree that the federal budget bill recently passed by the House is another disaster, in part for further inflating the federal deficit.

"Sleepy Joe" made way for the "dozing Donald" | Robert L. Bellman

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 5:00am
Many times in the past, I’ve heard President Donald Trump refer to former President Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe” -- a derisive description.

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