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Judge finds man charged with stalking mentally incompetent for trial

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 1:50pm
LOS ANGELES — A judge declared Thursday that a man is mentally incompetent to stand trial on charges of stalking Jennifer Aniston and crashing his car through her front gate.

Madison orders restaurant owners to remove gray paint from building near State Street

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 1:30pm
The type of paint used on the century-old building's façade will cause the wall to deteriorate over time, city commissioners said.

Wisconsin men's basketball to play exhibition contest vs. SEC team in Milwaukee

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 1:23pm
The Badgers are slated to play a high-major opponent in front of fans in the preseason for the first time in program history.

UW-Madison international students again at risk over Trump's visa vetting changes

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 1:00pm
But it's unclear exactly how many students could be impacted because the State Department hasn't given a lot of details about its plans.

Caves and other mountain hideouts searched for fugitive

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:30pm
There are plenty of hideouts in the rugged terrain of the Ozark Mountains, from abandoned cabins to campsites in the vast forests where searchers are hunting for a convicted former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks.”

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 11:52am
Wrong location for concert

Kickoff times, TV networks revealed for Wisconsin football's 1st game at Alabama, 2 other matchups

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 11:27am
Details for the Badgers' season opener against Miami (Ohio), Week 2 matchup against Middle Tennessee and road test at Alabama were announced Thursday.

Sauk County's only public trail system is now complete

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 11:00am
The club maintaining the Hogsback Trail now is advocating for countywide ATV rules for operating hours and speed limits to replace the 38 municipal ordinances that currently exist.

Sauk County's only public trail system is now complete

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 11:00am
The club maintaining the Hogsback Trail now is advocating for countywide ATV rules for operating hours and speed limits to replace the 38 municipal ordinances that currently exist.

Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who call for the school to stand strong

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:56am
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who stressed the importance of maintaining a diverse and international student body while standing up for the truth at a time…

China calls US decision 'discriminatory'

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:40am
HONG KONG — Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some of them would have their visas revoked.

Kathleen Parker: Artificial intelligence is coming to get you

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 9:37am
As only a part-time luddite, I am nevertheless head-in-the-sand when it comes to AI. That’s artificial intelligence for those who are in full-time denial or willfully ignorant.

17 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:55am
What to do this weekend?

Man critically injured when hit by vehicle on North Side

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:40am
Officers were sent to the area of Kennedy Road and Northport Drive around 5:25 p.m. Monday on reports of the pedestrian being hit, Madison police said.

Person hospitalized after sprinkler extinguishes fire at Far East Side senior apartment building

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 6:50am
The person taken to the hospital was stable, and the fire did just minor damage to the apartment.

Restaurant review: Molten Monkey's Detroit-style pizza is almost perfect

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 6:40am
Pizzas are creative and filling, and the chopped salad is among the city's best. The intimate, cozy atmosphere is another big draw.

Meriter Hospital, striking nurses to resume contract talks

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:55am
The talks are aimed at ending a strike that began Tuesday.

After 100 years, the national bee isn't really about spelling

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:50am
The Scripps National Spelling Bee turns 100 this year, and it's still evolving.

Massive Attic Angel sale set for Friday and Saturday in Middleton

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 5:45am
The popular sale is a fundraiser for programs aimed at helping children and seniors.

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