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Vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide crashes into Milwaukee school bus during police pursuit

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 4:30pm
The driver of the suspect vehicle, a 26-year-old man, fled but was captured after a brief foot chase, police said.

Did you see that meteor over Madison Tuesday?

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 1:54pm
Footage of the fireball was captured just before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday by cameras atop the UW-Madison Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences building.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin volleyball's NCAA Tournament opener

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 1:53pm
How to tune in as Wisconsin volleyball begins its attempt at a deep NCAA Tournament run.

8 years in prison ordered for 66-year-old repeat bank robber

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 1:30pm
The Madison man had been to federal prison twice for robbing banks before he robbed a Capitol Square bank in February.

Here's a look at the Wisconsin football players heading to the transfer portal

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 1:03pm
Which Wisconsin football players are leaving for the transfer portal? Check out our handy tracker.

13 Dane County nonprofits get part of $1 million Good Neighbor Grants

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 1:00pm
The organizations each receive $50,000 to fund things like educational initiatives, workforce training programs and support services for low-income families.

2 arrested after exiting stolen vehicle first spotted in Madison, authorities say

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:40pm
At about 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, officers on patrol spotted a stolen vehicle traveling at high speed heading out of the city on Northport Drive, authorities said.

Committing to Wisconsin football 'dream of mine' for Lodi standout

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:35pm
The 2024 recruit led his team to a state championship this fall, which he said is a key to receiving a Badgers offer.

3 more Wisconsin football players named All-Big Ten performers

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:33pm
One Wisconsin running back adds another season of all-conference accolades. See who else was named to an All-Big Ten team.

Person injured when stolen vehicle crashes into their vehicle on Southeast Side, Madison police say

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:20pm
Drugs and license plates were found in the stolen Jeep, Madison police said.

Open Jim: An offseason shopping list for Wisconsin football

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

House fire on Far East Side displaces resident, pet, authorities say

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:55am
As fire crews were on their way, police at the scene reported smoke from a chimney and flames visible in the back of the house, authorities said.

Looking for love, lost elk causes a stir in southern Wisconsin

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:35am
The bull elk is believed to be from the herd in Jackson County and has been on the prowl for a mate since September.

Middleton's Ambrose Engling is the 2023 State Journal/WiscNews boys volleyball Player of the Year

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 10:35am
The Princeton recruit was arguably the best player in the state, but a few years ago he hadn't began playing volleyball. The sport has taken him to coast to coast.

Will hunters remain a key deer management tool for Wisconsin?

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 10:20am
It’s about controlling the herd population in the lower two-thirds of the state.

Madison felon gets 6 years in federal prison for dealing heroin, authorities say

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 10:10am
Robert Seymour's criminal history includes a federal conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon, and he was out on bond in a state drug trafficking case, authorities said.

Republican bill would require Wisconsin libraries to tell parents what their children are checking out

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:15am
The bills, which Gov. Tony Evers would likely veto, falls into the yearslong battle between conservatives and liberals over the role of parents in their children's education.

Rebid? More funding? Here's where things stand on the future of the Dane County jail project

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:10am
The Dane County Board could vote on new jail funding in January.

Capital High students, staff celebrate new location on Regent Street

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:05am
Located in the former Hoyt School building at 3802 Regent St., the space was renovated as part of the 2020 referendum to update the layout and add new science, art and culinary classrooms.

Meet the 2023 State Journal/WiscNews boys volleyball All-Area team

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:00am
The state champion Middleton boys volleyball team led all area teams with three first-team selections and one honorable mention.

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