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GREGORY, Jack Harry, 97
'Sesame Street' moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS
NEW YORK — Netflix threw “Sesame Street” a line with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children’s staple a broad reach while keeping it on its longstanding home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday.
Supreme Court allows Trump to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.
House budget proposal unfairly penalizes Wisconsin | Eric Borgerding
As it stands today, the budget reconciliation bill moving through the U.S. House of Representatives will have severe and unfair consequences for Wisconsin health care. It creates Medicaid winners and losers, with Wisconsin at the bottom.
Expect lane closures on Fish Hatchery Road through June 15
One northbound lane — and sometimes two — will be closed between High Ridge Trail and Traceway Drive in Fitchburg starting Monday.
Here are the entertainers who will headline Brat Fest this weekend
The World’s Largest Brat Fest again will be held on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison over Memorial Day weekend, Friday through Sunday.
From Madison to El Salvador: Why foreign aid is vital to democracy | Jessica Benton Cooney
Wisconsin native touts USAID's impact
How Wisconsin track and field athletes fared on Day 3 of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships
The Badgers finished the weekend with a pair of conference champions as well as a few more medalists. Here are the athletes who stood out in Eugene, Oregon.
Man arrested for 3rd OWI after driving 100 mph-plus on Highway 18/151 in Iowa County
The 34-year-old Linden man was pulled over by an Iowa County deputy, who saw numerous empty beer cans inside the vehicle and detected the odor of intoxicants.
RFK Jr. pledged not to upend US vaccine system, but big changes are underway
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clinched the political support needed to become the nation’s top health official by pledging to work within the decades-old federal system for approval and use of vaccines. Yet his regulators are promising big changes…
Mail carrier in the 53703 zip code talks about rain, cold, dogs, foot pain
Despite rain, snow, heat, foot pain, and biting dogs, Ryan Buske said he's loved his 20 years as a United States Postal Service carrier.
Is there a windiest time of year in Madison?
Some of our windiest weather is associated with the highest frequency of mid-latitude cyclone activity.
Authorities identify Orfordville man who died in Rock County motorcycle crash
The crash remains under investigation by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department.
SOS, Stoughton man get the write stuff
It took five months and a nudge from SOS for Dave Sharpe to get another A.T. Cross ballpoint when the point on his malfunctioned.
Jury finds man not guilty of reckless homicide in shooting death at Richland County campground
The jury rendered a unanimous verdict for David A. Harp, 63, after a four-day jury trial that was delayed on Thursday because of a bat in the Richland County courtroom.
What's the holdup on legal weed in Wisconsin? | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands
Donald Trump says 'yes,' but Robin Vos says 'no'
Madison home values see smallest jump since 2020 as sale numbers drop
The average single-family home is now valued at $481,300. In 2020, that number was $315,200.
Cellphones spoil Madison schools in Phil Hands' latest cartoon
As the parent of two kids in the Madison schools, I hear stories of rampant cellphone use during instructional periods. That can't be good for student engagement, let alone student achievement.
Trade mission strengthen Wisconsin’s global ties in uncertain times | Gov. Tony Evers and Secretary Missy Hughes
Trade is an essential part of Wisconsin’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to our state economy last year. It’s one of the reasons we recently completed a nine-day trade mission to Germany and France — two critical…
5 Madison-area catchers who opposing base stealers do not want to run on
A handful of local catchers possesses the tools — a strong arm, high IQ, ability to block behind the plate and quickness — that make opposing baserunners hesitate before running.