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Union workers ratify contract with TruStage Financial Group

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 6:30pm
Agreement boosts pay retroactively by 15.5%

Madison Memorial football coach resigns

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 6:12pm
Madison Memorial's Mike Harris compiled a 39-15 overall record as football coach at his alma mater.

Jury finds woman not guilty of attempting to kill a pregnant rival's unborn child

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 5:00pm
The verdict differs from the guilty verdict handed down by a different jury to a co-defendant last week.

Wisconsin man sentenced for 2018 bomb threat against then-governor Scott Walker

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 4:30pm
A Wisconsin man who made a 2018 bomb threat that prompted a search of then-Gov. Scott Walker’s office in the state Capitol has been sentenced to three years in prison and two years of extended supervision, the state Department of…

5 numbers that highlight Sarah Franklin's impact on Wisconsin volleyball

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 3:43pm
Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin was named National Player of the Year on Friday after a standout season. Here's a closer look at her impact on the Badgers.

Wisconsin Republicans call for layoffs, say remote work policies waste office spaces

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 3:28pm
However, a majority of the agencies surveyed said that remote work had increased their efficiency.

Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin makes program history

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:46pm
Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin had 200 more kills this season than her teammate with the second most.

Wisconsin football lands Big Ten wide receiver from transfer portal

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:05pm
The Wisconsin football team bolstered its options at slot receiver by landing a sophomore from the portal.

One fourth of United Methodist churches in US have left in schism over LGBTQ ban

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:00pm
The UMC also reported having 6.5 million members overseas as of 2018, the vast majority in Africa, where more conservative sexual mores are common.

4 women arrested after fight at Sotto Night Club, Madison police say

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 12:50pm
Some staff members suffered minor injuries trying to break up the fight, Madison police said.

Man using walker crossing North Side street struck by hit-and-run driver, Madison police say

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 12:25pm
The man was taken to the hospital after the crash about 7:50 p.m. Wednesday on Huxley Avenue at Aberg Avenue, Madison police said.

Ald. Kristen Slack, who was elected in April, is resigning from Madison City Council

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:55am
Slack will leave the council effective Jan. 10 due to a major health issue in her family.

UW system is committed to DEI, despite deal with Republicans, UW-Madison diversity chief says

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:25am
"I assure you, I'm not going anywhere," LaVar Charleston told the Wisconsin State Journal. "In fact, under this agreement, no one who does this work is going anywhere."

Man taken to hospital after being hit by car while crossing Near West Side street, Madison police say

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:25am
The car fled the scene and has not been found, Madison police said.

Liberals seek to oust Trump lawyer who advised Wisconsin's fake electors from judicial ethics panel

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:15am
Jim Troupis, a former judge, was deeply involved in Trump’s efforts to overturn Wisconsin's 2020 election results and remains a defendant in a lawsuit.

Knife-wielding woman arrested after threatening officers on North Side, Madison police say

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:00am
Officers responded after people reported that they were hanging out with the 30-year-old woman when she made threats while displaying a knife, Madison police said.

Tommy Thompson: Don't take education options away from Wisconsin parents and students

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 10:45am
Wisconsin Supreme Court rightly denied legal attempt to undermine school choice

35 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 9:40am
Music, plays and more to celebrate the winter season.

How many eggnogs will the typical Wisconsinite drink this December?

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 9:35am
Wealth of Geeks, a Pennsylvania media company founded in 2018, found that the average American will drink six eggnogs this month.

Students write about someone in need, and get money to help them out

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 9:30am
More than 200 schoolchildren wrote letters this year asking for help for a friend or loved one.

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