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Student killed in Abundant Life shooting identified
Rubi Patricia Vergara, 14, was identified in a Gundersen Funeral Home obituary authorized by her family, according to the funeral home site.
Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out.
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Battle over more state funding imperils future of UW-Madison engineering building
Other Universities of Wisconsin building priorities also are in limbo after Republicans on the state's building commission refusal to reallocate nearly $70 million from other projects.
Madison Ethics Board: Former police oversight chair abused authority in daughter's arrest
Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores had exclaimed to officers "Do you know who I am?" and vowed to have them investigated by the oversight board.
Gaetz report may be released
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, raising the possibility that the allegations against the Florida Republican who was President-elect Donald Trump’s first choice for attorney general could…
Republican leaders signal support for school safety office in wake of Madison school shooting
The Speak Up, Speak Out hotline fielded more than 5,200 tips in the 2023-24 school year — marking a 40% increase from the previous year.
Wisconsin police go quiet on school shooting as search for answers continues
Tension over police not releasing additional information spilled over into a news conference on Tuesday, where Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes left without taking questions.
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Memorials grow to victims of Madison school shooting
Along with the flowers and candles, two crosses have been erected where well-wishers can leave their sentiments.
Wisconsin football lands former Ohio State receiver from transfer portal
The Badgers brought in a wide receiver from the portal who has been in one of the best receiver groups in the country for four seasons.
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Wisconsin's first likely human case of bird flu is reported in Barron County
The person, who has a "presumptive positive" test for "highly pathogenic" bird flu, was exposed to an infected commercial flock of poultry, officials said.
Madison community leader offers to pay for, install security system at Abundant Life
Even though students and teachers at Abundant Life Christian School had been trained with active shooter drills, metal detectors could have helped, Masood Akhtar said.
UK spy agency releases annual Christmas card puzzle to uncover future codebreakers
LONDON — What does a spy agency give for Christmas? How about a riddle wrapped in an enigma inside a mystery.
Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin earns All-American honors for 2nd consecutive season
The defending National Player of the Year was honored for her efforts in 2024.
Abundant Life had safety training, active shooter drills, executive director says
“(Abundant Life faculty and students) have drills every month," parent Rebekah Smith said. "Our daughter was sick of practicing for (an) active shooter.”
Police identify, ticket semi driver who struck plane at Stoughton VFW and sped off
The driver is a 32-year-old man from Massachusetts and he has been ticketed for hit-and-run. That carries a $187 fine and he also could be ordered to pay restitution.
Former Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo lands head coaching job
Phil Longo is returning to a place where he was a successful OC, but this stint will be as the leader of the program.