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ABC show host in limbo

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 1:30pm
NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel’s television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network’s parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth…

From the archives: Bob Queen on Madison festivals, attending Woodstock and more

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 12:50pm
Bob Queen, in his own words, about organizing Near East Side festivals and his experiences at Woodstock.

Voters file suit against Madison over uncounted ballots

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 11:42am
Voters allege a series of mistakes in the November election disenfranchised them and that after the election, officials failed to act so the votes would be tallied.

Chocolate Shoppe to close at Camelot Square, open new store nearby in 2026

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 11:10am
To celebrate its time in Madison, the store will be giving out free scoops of ice cream all day Sunday.

Street closures planned for Willy Street Fair

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:35am
Three blocks of Williamson Street, from South Livingston Street to South Ingersoll Street, will be closed this weekend for the Willy Street Fair.

Authorities identify motorcyclist who died in Rock County crash

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:25am
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and preliminary results of a forensic examination on Monday confirmed that Sharpe died of his crash injuries.

Harris says Buttigieg was 'first choice'

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:16am
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing, according to an excerpt of her new book.

Bob Queen, who relentlessly brought music to Madison's East Side, dies at 76

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 9:05am
Marquette Waterfront Festival, Orton Park Festival, La Fête de Marquette and the Sessions all have Bob Queen in common.

2 die when semi collides with their vehicle in Jefferson County

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 8:40am
The crash happened on Highway N just south of Carnes Road in the town of Cold Spring, between Fort Atkinson and Whitewater, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported.

Ed Sheeran to perform at Summerfest in 2026

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:40am
The Milwaukee stop of the North American leg of Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour will be at Summerfest on Thursday, June 25.

UW-Madison proposes $13.5 million expansion of cancer research, treatment hub

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:10am
The UW Board of Regents will consider the expansion of the cyclotron lab this week.

Owners of Ha Long Bay, Señor Machetes join new Downtown food hall

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:05am
Rounding out the food offerings at the luxury One 09 apartment building will be burgers, wings and coastal fare, a steakhouse and a cocktail lounge.

11 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 7:00am
Beat the lingering summer heat and have fun doing it with these Madison-area mixers.

Sauk Prairie promotes assistant coach to lead girls basketball program

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 6:37am
A longtime assistant coach and Sauk Prairie alum is set to lead the school’s girls basketball team this winter.

5 questions with McFarland boys soccer's Mason Witt

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 6:03am
Meet McFarland's senior goalkeeper, as he stepped away from Wednesday's practice to answer questions.

Luke Bryan concert prompts traffic warnings for Brooklyn, Oregon area on Thursday

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 6:00am
More than 13,000 people are expected to attend when the Luke Bryan Farm Tour returns to land along Highway 92. The host is Klondike Farms of Brooklyn.

How Wisconsin football's running backs are addressing a major offensive concern

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 5:37am
No one in the Badgers locker room expected the team's rushing offense would struggle as it has. Here's what two of their top running backs say will fix the problem.

'Game wrecker' ready to wreak havoc on potentially thinned Packers' offensive line

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 5:35am
Green Bay faces a tall task against the Browns on Sunday with one top defensive players in the league,

How this wrinkle is creating a 'gnarly offense' for Wisconsin volleyball

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 5:03am
The Badgers have leaned heavily on a new element in the offense, and it's making things much tougher for the opposition.

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