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Driver extricated from vehicle, taken to hospital after crash on South Side, authorities say

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:50am
The two-vehicle crash happened about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at John Nolen Drive and East Lakeside Street and left one driver pinned in their vehicle, authorities said.

Wisconsin's schools need more funding, not more choice -- Mark Quinn

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 8:50am
It’s always admirable to see someone coming from a disadvantaged background and attaining professional or educational success that was unexpected, given their unprivileged history.

How to watch Wisconsin football's Big Ten battle at Indiana

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 8:35am
The Badgers look to stay competitive in the Big Ten West race. Here's how to follow the action and more.

Cooks' Exchange: Cake, cookies and more treats

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 7:15am
Today’s column greets another wonderful month of sharing more delicious memories with you, my readers, that began a somewhat long time ago when I grew up on Talmadge Street and catching the bus in front of Loftsgordon Lumber Company on…

Ep. 73 BadgerExtra podcast: Is Wisconsin football on upset watch at Indiana?

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 7:15am
BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski recap the Badgers’ loss to Ohio State before breaking down what to watch against Indiana on Saturday.

5 things to know about the WIAA state boys soccer tournament

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 7:11am
DeForest and Middleton are among this year's qualifiers for this week's high school boys soccer state tournament. Here are 5 things to know.

Bayview development emerges as a bold model for low-income housing in Madison

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 6:50am
"Bayview was invisible. I think it's now time to be visible. To be bold. To make a statement."

National team experience helped make this senior Middleton boys volleyball's 'go-to guy'

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 6:35am
Senior Ambrose Engling helped lead Middleton to the boys volleyball state tournament. Here's how the Princeton commit is providing more than big swings for the Cardinals.

Packers ship veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas to Bills at NFL trade deadline

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 4:17pm
Minutes before the league deadline on Tuesday afternoon, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst sent Douglas to Buffalo, despite the veteran being the short-handed Packers' most reliable defensive back.

Wisconsin hockey player says neck guards 'something that we should push for' after tragedy

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 4:03pm
A death caused by a hockey player being cut by an opponent's skate blade has raised the topic of neck protection. Here's what Badgers players and coaches are saying.

What to know about No. 2 Wisconsin volleyball's next opponent, Purdue

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 3:38pm
The Wisconsin volleyball team ended a two-match losing streak to Purdue the last time the teams met. Here's more info on Wednesday's match.

Man smashed his way into hardware store, struck a pedestrian with vehicle, complaint says

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 2:20pm
Tyler J. Middleton, 24, told police he was trying to get a shovel from the hardware store.

1 dead, 1 arrested on tentative vehicular homicide charges in Juneau County crash

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 1:31pm
One person died and two others, including the driver, were injured in a single-vehicle crash in the Juneau County town of Necedah Oct. 24. The driver was later arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.

Inmate dies at Juneau County Jail

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 12:45pm
An inmate at the Juneau County Jail died on Monday afternoon.

Jamaican man arrested in Grant County fraud probe gets 21 months for illegally reentering U.S.

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 12:40pm
In 2017, Andre Bowyer was convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud in Louisiana in a fake lottery scheme that prayed on elderly and vulnerable victims.

Woman faces third OWI after rollover crash on Beltline, Madison police say

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:35am
The woman, Lori A. Frisch, 57, was taken to a hospital for her injuries, Madison police said.

5 things to know about the WIAA high school volleyball state tournaments

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:27am
With the Waunakee girls seeking their first title since 1991 and the Middleton boys trying to secure their first ever, here's what to know about the WIAA volleyball state tournaments.

2 report gunshots on South Side Monday night, Madison police say

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:00am
Two people reported gunshots in the area of Moorland Road and Wayland Drive on the South Side on Monday night, Madison police said.

Gov. Tony Evers sues Republican Legislature over 'unconstitutionally' blocking UW pay raises

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:00am
The lawsuit was filed directly with the liberal-majority Wisconsin Supreme Court.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin volleyball vs. Purdue

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:35am
The Badgers host a ranked opponent at the UW Field House for the first time in nearly two months Wednesday.

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