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Here are the most requested items at the Madison Public Library
From books to garden seeds, here is what library patrons are borrowing in Madison.
Trying to bypass Wisconsin Supreme Court on redistricting, Republicans alter Tony Evers' map
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a version of legislative maps they said are based on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers's own proposal but changed to pit fewer incumbents against each other.
Tenants of troubled Housing First projects need court protection, Madison and advocates say
A judge will be asked Thursday to OK the closure of the Rethke Terrace project for homeless singles and veterans and the Tree Lane Apartments for homeless families.
Veteran Packers safety laments playoff mistake and isn't 'nervous' with uncertain future
The 2019 first-round draft pick has had up-and-down seasons in Green Bay. Instead of playing this week, an uncertain offseason awaits.
Slugging veteran agrees to deal to be Brewers first baseman
The Brewers needed a corner infielder and a veteran who missed 2023 hopes to return to his 30-homer form.
Bucks fire Adrian Griffin as coach after just 43 games
Despite having one of the top records in the NBA, Milwaukee is now on the hunt for a new coach for the second time in less than a year.
Wisconsin Republicans propose $2 billion in income tax cuts, retirement tax credits
The proposal would decrease taxes by $2 billion per year in 2024-25 and $1.4 billion per year after that, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
La Crosse man allegedly shot stepfather to death, pointed gun at mother
Alan R. Fry, 41, faces felony counts of first-degree intentional homicide and felon in possession of a firearm.
‘What are we going to do?’ Chippewa Falls patients, officials 'ticked off' about hospital closures
Chippewa Falls residents and city officials are reeling from the news that two hospitals and all Prevea Health locations in western Wisconsin will close months from now.
Madison School District changes finals week, part of larger philosophical shift
The Final Demonstration of Learning days are replacing "bridge week". Now, students will have to complete a final assignment or assessment in each class, regardless of their grades.
Woman faces OWI after beer, alcohol found following rollover crash of vehicle with toddler inside, Madison police say
The 22-year-old Madison woman was taken to a hospital to be checked out and then arrested on tentative charges of first-offense OWI and neglect of a child, police said.
Officer a victim of hit-and-run while working hit-and-run of sergeant’s squad, Madison police say
The hit-and-run vehicle was found unoccupied a short time later off of Monona Drive, Madison police said.
Madison City Council to consider 11-story hotel plan for former Downtown MATC site
A Downtown block that has been little more than a fenced-off hole in the ground for years could get turned into an 11-story hotel.
Madison School Board eyes referendum for fall 2024
The School Board on Monday began discussing the various middle and elementary schools that need to be renovated, likely with referendum dollars.
Direct flights to LAX returning to Dane County airport
Low-cost airline Breeze Airways will operate the twice-weekly flights.
Lenin and his 'evil eminence' died 100 years ago
This State Journal editorial ran on Jan. 25, 1924:
Packers give Madison woman ‘heart attack,’ niece reports in 911 call
The woman said she had been texting with her niece in Missouri and during the tense late minutes of the game had texted, “I’m having a heart attack!”
One school is changing gym class for the better for special education students
“I've seen some of these friendships grow outside of our class and even outside of the school day. It's just been unlike anything I've ever done," one teacher said.
Credit Union National Association to lay off 38 Wisconsin employees
The Credit Union National Association, as the result of a recent merger, is now doing business as America's Credit Unions.
Madison could again allow streets to be named after people in proposed policy
Resolutions creating an Honorary Street Name program and altering the city street-naming policy will be introduced at Tuesday's City Council meeting.