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Wisconsin DOT Secretary Craig Thompson to step down; deputy secretary to take over
Thompson will be leaving the agency on Sept. 11 to take a position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Evers announced Friday.
Answers to your questions about Madison's upcoming Bus Rapid Transit service
With Bus Rapid Transit set to start this fall, many readers had questions about how the new service would operate, how much it would cost and how it might affect traffic.
Person arrested in possible homicide on North Side Friday morning, Madison police say
Officers were sent to the scene of the possible homicide in the 1600 block of Schmedeman Avenue around 8:45 a.m. Friday, Madison police said.
Lake Street near campus to be restricted to 1-way traffic during construction
The one southbound lane between University Avenue and Langdon Street will remain until Aug. 30, when the project is expected to be completed.
In tiny Wisconsin village, an homage to its role on the historic Yellowstone Trail
The Yellowstone Trail was established beginning in 1912 and ultimately became a 3,600 mile roadway that wound through communities in the northern U.S., including 18 counties in Wisconsin.
Man faces OWI after crash into pole seriously injures him, Monona police say
The single-car crash happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the 6300 block of Monona Drive, Monona police said.
15 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison
Think theater and festivals, and you're pretty much covered
Kelly Lecker: As we cover elections, we want to know what's important to you
Our time will be spent on fact checking, analysis and covering issues important to Wisconsinites.
Tribe, environmental groups urge officials to rule against relocating northern Wisconsin pipeline
A tribal leader and conservationists said relocating part of an aging northern Wisconsin pipeline wouldn't end the threat of a catastrophic spill, which still would exist along a new route.
Royal Thai Pavilion's restoration is a step closer to completion
"It was like unwrapping a Christmas gift when that tarp was coming off," said Tanya Zastrow, Olbrich Botanical Gardens' executive director. "Here's this shiny gold present underneath."
United Healthcare breach may affect 45% of U.S. population; victims to start getting notices
Groups that track significant cybercurrency exchanges reported that $22 million was transferred to an entity known to be associated with Blackcat. BlackCat disrupted crucial operations across the U.S. health-care system.
Get to know your neighbors at this year's Africa Fest
"Madisonians want to learn. They want to know about other cultures," organizer Ray Kumapayi said.
State Patrol using aerial enforcement on Beltline on Friday
The State Patrol said many aerial enforcement missions are announced publicly to reinforce its goal to improve safety through voluntary compliance.
$1,000 monthly checks led to long-run decline -- Rachel Greszler
Universal basic income had negative results
How 'the Wisconsin in me' came out during Chris Chelios' Wrigley Field hockey experience
Former Badgers player and Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios was back at Wrigley Field and offered insight into what it's like to play hockey there.
Josh Myers dedicating season to late father: ‘I’m going to do everything I can to make him proud’
The only games of his son's that Brad Myers missed came after he was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2022.
Brewers lose key member to season-ending injury
Christian Yelich will have surgery on his troublesome back Friday. The All-Star outfielder hasn't played since July 23.
Double joint-ed: Packers ready for session with Broncos, will practice with Ravens next week
The practices give players and coaches the opportunity to see what other teams do, saying it's more productive than an exhibition game.
Probation ordered for man initially charged with firing at car containing children
A federal judge last week sentenced Edlando M. Watson to 5-1/2 years in prison for illegally possessing guns.
Brewers rally to take down Dodgers and earn series split in battle of division leaders
Jackson Chourio and William Contreras homered in the first inning and scored again in Milwaukee's eighth-inning comeback before Devin Williams closed things out with another dominant performance.