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Fence installed around Sun Prairie retention pond where two boys fell in and later died

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 7:30pm
The city would "continue considering next steps to enhance existing safety measures" but there were no details to share about whether similar fencing would be installed around other ponds.

Couple sentenced to 7 and nearly 3 years in prison for home-improvement fraud

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 7:00pm
Tyler and Jennifer Hansen pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in the scheme that lasted nearly two years and targeted homeowners in more than 16 Wisconsin counties.

Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry moves past ‘brutal’ and ‘harsh’ times

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 7:00pm
He expects the defense’s strong play to continue during Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers.

Assembly Republicans pass revived 'parental bill of rights' legislation

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 6:30pm
The measure is almost certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who struck down a similar proposal in 2022.

Man who strung wire across Southwest Side bike path bridge sentenced to probation

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 5:00pm
A judge told the man what he did was "extremely dangerous" and his explanation for it "defies logic."

Late Madison doctor's mission to the moon will end in the South Pacific

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 4:20pm
"She's coming back to Earth to put on an unplanned pyrotechnic show," Kay Heggestad's son, Greg Wertsch, wrote on Facebook.

Stephen Fleischman, longtime MMoCA leader, dies at 69

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 2:15pm
"Steve died the way he lived — bravely, full of love, appreciation of beauty, and openness to the unknown," Fleischman's wife wrote on the family's CaringBridge page.

How to watch, listen, stream Wisconsin women's hockey at Minnesota State

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 1:35pm
The Badgers women's hockey team takes a five-game winning streak into a WCHA road series on Friday and Saturday.

Ex-cop sentenced to a year in prison for pursuing sex with a 15-year-old girl

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 1:30pm
With credit for time he spent in jail after his 2019 arrest, Morris Reid will likely serve about two months in prison.

Wisconsin Republican leader derides GOP impeachment attempt targeting state's top elections official

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 1:25pm
A Republican attempt to impeach Wisconsin's nonpartisan top elections official is nothing more than “a big show for the cameras” and will be ignored, the Assembly's GOP majority leader said.

All Wisconsin children should get blood lead tests, health officials say

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 12:30pm
Contaminated applesauce is one reason. Lead testing was previously required for children on Medicaid and urged for others in old homes.

GOP bill would suspend northern Wisconsin doe hunt in attempt to regrow herd

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:30am
Hunters in the state's Northern Forest Hunting Zone have complained for years that the number of deer roaming the landscape has been dwindling.

Oregon wrestling freshman 'has more to prove' after being ranked No. 1 before career began

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:25am
Lofty expectations placed on the freshman don't deter him, as he has set an even higher standard. Here's his motivation for improving,

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Indiana

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:22am
The Wisconsin men's basketball team will look for a bounceback win at the Kohl Center, but it faces a tough test in the Hoosiers.

Waupun man charged with homicide in father’s death

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:40am
A 42-year-old Waupun man was charged with first-degree homicide on Thursday for allegedly causing the death of his father.

Driftless Social is starting to roll out its food, after 2-plus years of suspense

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 8:55am
Seven appetizers will be available this week to go with the drinks they've been serving for the last year.

5 Madison, WiscNews high school hockey stars: Jan. 18 edition

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 4:37am
Despite some games being canceled, several area boys and girls hockey players had standout performances this past week. Here are five standout performers.

Giannis-less Bucks soundly beaten in Cleveland

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 9:20pm
With Giannis Antetokounmpo nursing a bruised shoulder, the Bucks fell behind quickly in a loss to the Cavaliers.

Wisconsin football lands fifth commitment of 2025 class in 3-star safety

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 7:43pm
The Badgers continues to add to their future defensive backfield with the commitment of an Ohio safety. Here's what we know

Vernon County man stole 3 vehicles in 3 hour span, police say

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 7:20pm
The theft spree began at 5:45 a.m., when a Wheatland resident reported that a black Ford F-250 pickup truck had been taken from a home on Will Kumlin Road, a mile Northwest of State Highway 82.

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