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Democratic challenger sues after being left off Wisconsin presidential primary ballot

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 4:30pm
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips' lawsuit alleges the presidential selection committee ignored a law telling them to include candidates whose campaigns are recognized in the national media.

Madison School District names 3 finalists for superintendent; interviews set for next week

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 3:56pm
The finalists will be interviewed in person on Feb. 6 by panels of students, parents and caregivers. The public can watch via livestream and submit feedback to the board.

Wisconsin women's basketball sweeps weekly Big Ten awards for first time

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 3:30pm
Serah Williams garnered the league's Player of the Week honors while Tessa Grady was named Freshman of the Week after the Badgers' wins over Minnesota and Rutgers.

Brewers' big offseason acquisition expects few limitations on road back from injury

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 3:03pm
Rhys Hoskins is expected to be the starting first baseman and missing all of last season.

Wisconsin men's basketball reaches highest AP ranking in three seasons

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:46pm
It's been several years since the Badgers were ranked this high, which sets up a big-time showdown Sunday against Purdue.

Passenger helps get car into driveway after driver overdoses, Dane County authorities say

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:35pm
Waunakee police administered several doses of Narcan to the driver, who regained a pulse and was conscious when transported by ambulance to a local hospital, authorities said.

UW-Madison officers uninjured after rear-end crash involving squad cars during call, police say

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:25pm
The two officers were not injured and no other vehicles were involved, UW-Madison police said.

Vegan restaurant set to open on Williamson Street

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:57am
Nate Anger moved here from Sacramento, California, to open his Mad Rabbit Cafe in the La Kitchenette at 805 Williamson St.

Where Wisconsin hockey teams stand in national rankings entering top-10 matchups

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:39am
The Badgers men's hockey team dropped after a loss while the women's hockey team stayed put thanks to a third-period comeback. Here's this week's update.

Fitchburg man arrested after crashing while fleeing attempted traffic stop, Monona police say

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 10:40am
The incident stemmed from a Monona police special operation related to a series of large-scale disturbances, weapons offenses and a near-fatal overdose at a Monona address, Chief Brian Chaney said.

Ask the Weather Guys: Are drones used in meteorology?

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 9:40am
Restrictions on flight paths are a barrier to using drones in operational weather forecasting.

With deep roots in Wisconsin, Carbone Cancer Center does vital work

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 9:05am
The Carbone Center, which is attached to the School of Medicine and Public Health, is one of the six original comprehensive cancer centers in the United States.

Schoep’s Ice Cream faces $145K in fines after workers exposed to anhydrous ammonia, OSHA says

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 8:50am
Federal investigators found the ice cream plant lacked sufficient process safety management procedures to control the release of hazardous chemicals, OSHA said.

DeForest man drove more than 130 mph fleeing attempted stop, Dodge County authorities say

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 8:20am
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the 21-year-old man after a 10-mile pursuit involving “extremely dangerous and reckless speeds,” Sheriff Dale Schmidt said in a statement.

Here's what Madisonians wrote on new tiles for the Olbrich Thai Pavilion

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 7:50am
Just like they did when the Thai Pavilion first arrived after 9/11, residents left messages of peace and hope for the pavilion's new roof.

5 things to know about the WIAA's newest sport

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 7:37am
Boys and girls teams playing lacrosse this spring have been assigned to their sectionals. See how many teams will be playing in the inaugural season.

Kenosha police officer struck by vehicle in pre-dawn hours Friday

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 7:20am
The driver of the vehicle who struck the officer remained on scene and is cooperating with the Wisconsin State Patrol, who responded to investigate the crash.

Horicon man arrested after police pursuit in stolen vehicle ends in crash, Beaver Dam police say

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 7:05am
A 33-year-old Horicon man led police on a pursuit that ended with the stolen vehicle he was driving crashing into the snow near the Dodge County Fairgrounds. on Friday.

Explaining Wisconsin athletics' $194 million in expenses for 2022-23 school year

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 6:50am
Graphics show details on some of the areas where spending took off on Badgers sports during a season of change atop two major programs.

Book 'bans' or parental oversight? How the Madison schools pick library books

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 6:45am
Answers to some common questions about what some calls book "banning" and what others call common-sense parental oversight.

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