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Teacher charged with killing of hikers at Arkansas park pleads not guilty to murder

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 2:03pm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The teacher who authorities say admitted to stabbing and killing two hikers at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas last month pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder charges.

Bondi fires Justice Department employee accused of throwing sandwich

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 1:56pm
WASHINGTON — A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital was fired from his job at the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a social media…

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 13th training camp practice

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 1:03pm
Multiple defensive backs provided highlights, a fourth-year running back shores up an area of his game and more from Badgers football practice.

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:14pm
Photos were of MATC trustees

Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 11:14am
BENXI, China — Eighty years after the end of World War II, Japan and China are marking the anniversary with major events, but on different dates and in different ways.

Milwaukee-area Democrat plans run for governor

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 11:05am
Ryan Strnad told the Wisconsin State Journal Thursday he’s running because he believes he can make a difference for the working class.

Kia driver taken to hospital after crash with semi on Beltline near Todd Drive

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 10:35am
The Kia driver’s injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Janesville man arrested for child sex trafficking of North Carolina girl

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 9:05am
Janesville police said they were aided by the Sexual Assault Recovery Program and the Rock County Human Trafficking Task Force in providing advocacy services to the girl.

Donald Trump serves and distracts in latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 8:55am
President Donald Trump has declared that crime is now a national emergency in Washington, D.C., and his administration has taken control of the city’s police force and sent in the National Guard and FBI to patrol the streets.

Badger Prairie Needs Network celebrates its final expansion

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 8:00am
The addition will give BPNN breathing room to eventually increase its output to 4 million pounds of food, about twice what it gives out now.

Sun Prairie school district criticized after ex-dean is charged with felonies

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 7:35am
A dozen parents or other residents criticized the district for failing to act sooner against the former staff member and said they were worried about their children’s safety.

Man arrested after pointing loaded gun at group at Tenney Park Beach Shelter

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 7:25am
No shots were fired or injuries reported.

Home on Madison's South Side added to National Register of Historic Places

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 7:10am
A little brown house on Madison’s South Side has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Restaurant review: Mexli has new name, new hours, and plenty of potential

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:40am
Check out the cafe de olla that comes with a pastry. The pancakes and omelets will also provide a great start to your day.

How facing Wisconsin volleyball multiple times led this standout to Madison

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:33am
The Baylor transfer wanted a new experience. Her experience with the Badgers is exceeding her expectations.

Ambitious 8-building redevelopment begins in Downtown Madison

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:00am
The redevelopment would replace 336 units of aging public housing with up to 1,200 new units over the next decade.

Meet new MATC President Jennifer Berne

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 5:55am
“We want to figure out how we can help them stay on the path that they intended and that they started,” Berne said.

15 fun things to do in Madison this weekend

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 5:50am
There's something for young and old, all over town.

Breaking down Wisconsin football's path back to a bowl game

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 5:40am
The Badgers have to navigate a loaded schedule as they try to start another bowl streak. Here's a look at the pivotal games in that pursuit.

Meet our Wisconsin men's hockey All-Badgers Quarter Century Team

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 5:37am
Two teams that made it to the Frozen Four provided many of the contenders for the list of the best Badgers players since 2000.

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