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President threatens Democrats for video

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:30pm
President Donald Trump accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” on Thursday after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution and…

Morning surge fizzles as stocks drop sharply

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:16pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks erased a big morning gain to drop Thursday as the market remains skittish following weeks of doubts and erratic moves.

How Exact Sciences grew from tiny transplant to Madison biotech leader

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 3:00pm
Founded near Boston in 1995, the company grew to become a biotech giant largely on the strength of its Cologuard cancer screening test.

Why will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin on Friday?

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 2:30pm
The half-staff flag order runs from sunrise to sunset on Friday.

Offensive explosion sparks Kenosha St. Joseph to Division 7 state title win over C-FC

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 2:13pm
Record-setting performances from Zach Rizzo and Dominic Rinaldi propelled Kenosha St. Joseph past Cochrane-Fountain City in the WIAA Division 7 championship game on Thursday.

Ex-POW from 'Burst of Joy' photo

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 1:47pm
It's the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent nearly 5½ years as a POW in North Vietnam, his oldest daughter sprinting ahead with her arms outstretched,…

Father in child-starvation case gets 8 years in prison

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 1:30pm
De’varius Keys, 27, pleaded guilty for his role in killing his 23-day-old son, Dev’Kumar. Prosecutors have said he and the child’s mother, Taryn Strait, 22, failed to regularly feed Dev’Kumar.

Cheney funeral draws bipartisan tributes

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:45pm
WASHINGTON — Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance Thursday for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who in later years became a critic of President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican.

46 cases of suspected voter fraud, irregularities found in Wisconsin’s 2024 presidential election

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:18pm
The Wisconsin Elections Commission’s report details a total of 127 referrals for voting violations that were reported between Sept. 13, 2024 and Nov. 4, 2025.

Abbott Labs to acquire Madison’s Exact Sciences in $23 billion deal

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:00pm
The company will maintain its presence in Madison and CEO Kevin Conroy will remain “in an advisory role,” said Zach Brandon, president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Madison police investigating after stolen vehicle crashed into tree on East Side

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:50am
No one was inside the vehicle and the ignition showed signs of being tampered with.

What Exact Sciences has been up to lately

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:15am
From Cologuard Plus, to Medicare coverage and layoffs, it’s been a busy year for the Madison-based biotech giant.

Waymo rolls driverless ridesharing into Minneapolis for testing

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:13am
Waymo, the driverless “robotaxi” rideshare company, has rolled into Minneapolis for testing — with humans at the wheel. The Mountainview, Calif.-based company began mapping the city with a small fleet of “less than 10” Waymo vehicles to start, said company…

Authorities identify man shot to death near Warner Park on Monday

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 10:55am
The Madison man was shot about 2:40 p.m. Monday in the 2400 block of Brentwood Parkway and taken in critical condition to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

2025 Capitol Ornament honors 250th anniversary of America’s independence

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 10:50am
The semiquincentennial ornament is for sale at select Madison area locations and the Wisconsin Historical Society's online store for $20.

Grant County man shoots himself with crossbow, crashes driving to hospital

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 10:25am
The Dickeyville man was taken by ambulance to Grant Regional Heath Center for treatment of his injuries and later transferred to a larger medical facility for advanced care.

MATC construction program opens $10.3 million facility as trades boom

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 8:50am
The new facility has the space to build a tiny home indoors.

Holiday calendar: An early peek at upcoming events

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 8:45am
Several activities are this Saturday and Sunday.

13 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 7:35am
Take some time for yourself ahead of what will likely be a tumultuous week of Thanksgiving travels.

UW Regents pass workload requirements, redesigned gen eds

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 7:10am
The policies are a result of the state’s biennial budget negotiations which gave another $256 million to the UW system but came with mandated reforms.

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