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Milwaukee man gets life with no parole chance for killing, dismembering woman on first date

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 12:25pm
A jury convicted Maxwell Anderson in June of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, arson and hiding a corpse in connection with Sade Robinson's death last year.

Police rescue barking, panting dog from locked vehicle Downtown

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 11:55am
The dog was taken to the Dane County Humane Society, Madison police said.

Advisory for wildfire smoke for Wisconsin extended to noon Saturday

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 11:20am
Although conditions have improved since Thursday, the Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to impact Wisconsin’s surface air quality over the next several days.

Man arrested after ‘array’ of guns found after bullet discovered in adjacent Monona apartment

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 10:25am
The incident was reported July 24 at a residential complex in the 6400 block of East Gate Road, Monona police said.

3 taken to Madison hospitals after Iowa County fire

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 9:20am
The fire was reported about 11:15 p.m. at an unspecified type of structure on Highway H in the town of Arena, Iowa County Sheriff Michael Peterson said.

Justin Timberlake says he's been diagnosed with Lyme disease

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 8:30am
LOS ANGELES — Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, the former NSYNC star said last week on Instagram.

Madison opens accessible splash pad, honors late disability rights advocate

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 7:10am
The sprayground's opening comes about two years after the city opened a fully accessible playground at Rennebohm Park.

Judge sides with city on disputed West Side apartment building

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 7:00am
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford this week upheld a key city approval for a three-story apartment building on Old Sauk Road.

Restored Mineral Point Opera House about to get its 'crowning jewel'

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 6:55am
Sign Art Studio in Mount Horeb is building a new, 32-foot-long, 5,200-pound sign for the building that was constructed in 1915 on High Street.

Mendota Marsh: Wisconsin State Fair fare

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox is excited to gobble down Wisconsin State Fair grub in this week's Mendota Marsh.

4th man accused in fatal dogpile outside Milwaukee hotel pleads guilty to felony murder

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 6:40am
Former Hyatt Hotel security guard Todd Erickson entered the plea in connection with D'Vontaye Mitchell's death in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Rent Smart training helps tenants navigate Wisconsin’s housing crunch

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 6:00am
A University of Wisconsin-Madison program educates renters about how to find affordable housing, what to ask landlords and more. It also trains people to teach others in their community.Rent Smart training helps tenants navigate Wisconsin’s housing crunch is a post…

Polzin: Why leaving 'home' was never an option for this Wisconsin football standout

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 5:37am
After a breakout junior season, the Badgers' best wide receiver could have tested the market by entering the transfer portal. Instead, he found plenty of reasons to stay in Madison.

Madison Memorial standout Avery Blue commits to Wagner women's basketball

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 5:03am
Ahead of her senior season with the Spartans, Avery Blue has decided where she will play basketball at the next level, taking her talents to a Division I program.

Dane County is wrong the location for new data center | Ali Bram

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 5:00am
The proposal to build a high-tech data center in northern Dane County needs reevaluation.

Donald Trump makes it difficult to be proud of America | Paul O’ Connell

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump's attacks on both his political enemies (Barack Obama is a "traitor," Hillary Clinton is "crooked") and friends (Canada is "mean and nasty" because they won’t buy our liquor) are not compatible with the Christian concept of forgiving…

Never forget that Hamas is to blame for tragic violence in Gaza | Zach Thennes

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 5:00am
I have a problem with the coverage on the current Gaza situation.

Double your donations for public broadcasting services | Patricia Giesfeldt

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 5:00am
I will be doubling my yearly donations to NPR, PBS and the local food pantry, and I hope others will do the same.

Packers newcomer focusing on one job after playing multiple positions

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 4:37am
After trying to fill multiple roles during his first five seasons, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft hopes he has found a home with his new team.

Wisconsin CB Nyzier Fourqurean takes aim at NCAA in amended lawsuit

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 4:03am
What to know about Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean's ongoing legal battle against the NCAA for a fifth season of eligibility.

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