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Man in dark clothing crossing Far East Side street hit by vehicle, Madison police say

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:45pm
The man was conscious and alert when police arrived, Madison police said.

Sprinklers stem possible arson fire at Far East Side apartment, authorities say

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:45pm
No injuries were reported and no one in the 65-unit apartment complex was displaced, the Madison Fire Department said.

Herb Kohl, former US senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, dead at 88

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 6:16pm
Kohl was a popular figure in Wisconsin, purchasing the Bucks to keep them from leaving town, and spending generously from his fortune on civic and educational causes throughout the state.

Here's how a new Wisconsin football assistant fared recruiting in the SEC

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 11:37am
Wisconsin's expected new wide receiver coach fared well in recruiting high school and college talent in the SEC.

How will Bus Rapid Transit work in Madison? Answers to your questions

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:30am
Metro Transit is planning a major public relations push early next year to let riders know about how the system will work.

Cooks' Exchange: Classics in time for Christmas

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 9:25am
Christmas arrived with nary a cookie jar filled to capacity and I wondered why. It took only a few minutes to realize that more than a few interruptions in what had previously been planned could still be offered just a…

Kenosha News: UW Board of Regents right to accept DEI compromise

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 7:00am
Common sense prevailed recently when the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents flip-flopped and voted 11-6 to agree to a compromise deal with Republican legislators. The agreement limits diversity positions on system campuses in exchange for money to cover staff…

5 things to watch in 2024 with Wisconsin men's and women's hockey

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 6:43am
The Badgers men's and women's hockey teams have lofty goals for the opening months of 2024. Here's a look at what could be ahead.

10 big housing projects that will change Madison in 2024

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 6:35am
Madison's building boom continues, largely with housing projects that will bring hundreds of new units to Downtown and across the community.

Universities of Wisconsin looking to double its international student population

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:55am
Universities of Wisconsin system schools largely lag behind in international student populations compared to public university systems in surrounding states, where the percentage of international students is about double.

'A bunch of guys no one wanted': Inside the making of the 1993 Wisconsin football Rose Bowl champs

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:43am
Episode 1 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. This episode explores how the team came together, from the hiring of Barry Alvarez leading up to 1993.

'Trojan horse'? Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling likely to boost legislative Democrats

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:40am
Instead of simply ordering new maps that keep districts in one piece, the court’s liberal majority dropped in the requirement for new maps not to favor one party over another.

UW Board of Regents to hold special meeting to consider chancellor punishment

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:40am
It was not immediately clear which of the 13 Universities of Wisconsin system chancellors the notice was referring to, and the agenda did not specify any actions that might prompt a sanction.

Packers’ playoff chances hinge on winning in Minnesota on Sunday night

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:35am
If the season ended today, Green Bay would be on the outside of the NFC wild card chase.

Charity care drops at SSM Health St. Mary's but mostly holds steady at other hospitals

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
St. Mary's says a new discount program partly explains the trend, while an advocacy group points to a shift in who helps patients needing financial assistance.

Madison police investigating suspected hate crime Tuesday

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
Anyone with information is asked to contact Madison Area Crimestoppers at 608-266-6014 or online at p3tips.com.

Milwaukee Brewers deal is part of costly trend of publicly funded stadium construction projects

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
In some cases, sports teams are even seeking a new jolt of public funding for state-of-the-art stadiums while public entities are still paying off debt from past projects.

5 ways Wisconsin's new alcohol laws could affect you

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
A conservative law firm has already signaled plans to file a lawsuit against the new rules.

Looking for a babysitter? Badgersitters has a team of 180 of them at your service

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
Most of the Badgersitters are UW-Madison students, whose class and extracurricular schedules make them more available for irregular schedules and overnight shifts.

Portage could see hemp-based battery company, hundreds of jobs

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
The Wisconsin Battery Company has plans to employ 600 workers within the first six years of opening a plant in the Portage Industrial Park.

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