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Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack
Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a record-breaking sack.
FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would…
Madison firefighters save pooch trapped under porch
Darcy was not injured, and her family thanked the firefighters for her safe return.
3 boys arrested for thefts, robbery, facsimile gun recovered
Officers responded to reports of theft of an e-bike, theft of a scooter, and strong-arm robbery involving the three boys and they were arrested about 7:15 p.m. Sunday.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ extra OWI, traffic enforcement coming Dec. 13, 14, 20
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office and the Madison Police Department are among the agencies taking part in the state-wide campaign.
Will Wisconsin football improve in 2025? Schedule features brutal October
The Big Ten Conference released the 2025 football schedule Wednesday. Here's what's ahead for the Badgers next fall.
Pilot program to charge for parking at some city parks will proceed despite backlash
City parks officials urged the council to abandon the pilot after staff had to spend an unexpectedly high amount of time responding to public feedback and confusion about the program.
Will Wisconsin football improve in 2025? Schedule features brutal October
The Big Ten Conference released the 2025 football schedule Wednesday. Here's what's ahead for the Badgers next fall.
Another Wisconsin football starting quarterback hits the transfer portal
Wisconsin saw a second quarterback in as many days announce his intention to enter the portal.
Victim of North Side Madison homicide is identified
Three teenagers have been arrested in the case and referred to the District Attorney's office on charges, including murder.
Student may have brought a gun to East High School basketball game, Madison police say
After reviewing security video, police determined the student left the school and there was no immediate threat. The Madison Police Department is investigating the incident and working with the district’s Office of School Safety.
Google forges ahead with its next generation of AI
SAN FRANCISCO — Google unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence Wednesday designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on the technology’s cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory…
Where the Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death is now and what happens next
The Green Lake County sheriff's office gave an update on Ryan Borgwardt, 45, of Watertown, who faked a drowning incident and then fled to Eastern Europe.
Detroit-style pizza coming to Johnson Street in Madison
While many pizza places have been at 912 E. Johnson St. before Molten Monkey, it's the first to have a bar,.
Michael Vickerman: Vista Sands solar farm deserves approval for clean energy, conservation
I disagree with Peter D. Ziegler's column Nov. 15, "Solar farm could doom prairie chickens."
Hands on Wisconsin: Madison's 20-mph speed limit snares Santa Claus
Madison plans to impose a new 20-mph speed limit on all residential streets next year. While the lower speed limit is unlikely to deter dangerous, reckless drivers, it's almost guaranteed to annoy regular communities, including Ol' St. Nick.
The Jeffris foundation helped save the Stoughton Opera House — and many other historic places
Established in 1979, the Jeffris Family Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to projects throughout the Midwest that include opera houses, theaters and even train cars.
Amid mounting abuse claims, Ald. Charles Myadze censured by Madison City Council
Three women and Myadze's son have accused him of physical abuse and three women have accused him of sexual harassment.
Empty Stocking Club expects a record number of families this week. We could use your help
More families than ever are expect to file through the Alliant Energy Center this week to pick out free toys.