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Iowa County jury finds father and son guilty of homicide in poisoning of mother/grandmother
Aric L. Way, 51, of Glendale, and Philip G. Schmidt-Way, 28, of Loveland, Colorado, were found guilty of killing Diana K. Way, 74, of the town of Dodgeville on July 19, 2021.
Proposed Amtrak route connecting Madison, Milwaukee and Minneapolis gets federal planning grant
A proposed Milwaukee to Madison to Minneapolis Amtrak route is one of five in Wisconsin getting $500,000 planning grants. The routes have been selected as priorities for passenger rail expansion.
Unconnected exhaust pipes in car where 3 Marines, 1 from Verona, died of carbon monoxide poisoning
Autopsies performed on Camp Lejeune lance corporals Tanner Kaltenberg of Verona, Merax Dockery and Ivan Garcia determined that they died of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can happen from car exhaust.
Woman found guilty of attempted homicide of fetus in attack on pregnant woman
A co-defendant is set to stand trial next week, also for attempted homicide of an unborn baby, for the same attack.
Fake electors in Wisconsin disavow statement, affirm Biden won and won't act as Trump electors again
As part of the settlement the Republicans issued a statement acknowledging the paperwork they signed was "used as part of an attempt to improperly overturn the 2020 presidential election results."
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra.
Senate Republicans could vote to fire Gov. Tony Evers' latest appointment to elections commission
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said lawmakers could vote to fire Evers' elections commission appointee Carrie Riepl if the agency refuses to appoint an administrator.
Verona could be home to the area's next event center
A full-service event center proposed for Verona could fill a hospitality gap in the city, where only a handful of event spaces exist and those often lack the space or services to host larger events.
Open Jim: Should Wisconsin regularly be in the College Football Playoff under Luke Fickell?
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoes Republican bill seeking to ban gender-affirming care for Wisconsin minors
The governor has repeatedly signaled plans to strike down the measure, which he said in a statement would prevent "patients from receiving that basic, lifesaving care."
Wisconsin natives Hunter Wohler, Braelon Allen named AP All-Big Ten performers
Badgers stars and Wisconsin natives Hunter Wohler and Braelon Allen earned All-Big Ten honors from The Associated Press.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin volleyball's Sweet 16 match vs. Penn State
The Badgers are again set to host a star field which possibly sets up a mini Big Ten tournament. Here's how to watch Thursday's Sweet 16.
Phone search in arson probe leads to child porn charges against La Crosse man
An investigation into a series of suspicious fires in La Crosse has led to arson and child pornography charges against a 29-year-old La Crosse man.
4 students, driver injured in school bus crash in Chippewa County, authorities say
Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes said a school bus crash in Chippewa County “was a single vehicle accident and there were no significant life-threatening injuries.”
For 40 years, Centro Hispano has helped with everything from health care to jobs
As Centro Hispano celebrates 40 years since its founding, some former and current staff take a look at the organization's impact.
Ep. 82 BadgerExtra podcast: Discussing Wisconsin's surprising departures to the transfer portal
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the transfers to leave Wisconsin and Leon Lowery Jr.'s commitment and decommitment.
Cooks' Exchange: Just desserts for wintry days
Having just returned home from a wonderful holiday weekend gathering held at Warner Park, I find myself wondering where to begin by describing the exceptional gifts purchased there to give during the approaching holiday season, and the special days, weeks…
Transfer's season highs show growth in first year with Wisconsin men's basketball
The Badgers' guard has focused on efficiency with his shots, which has shown between a pair of 22-point performances nearly a month apart.
Madison City Council calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
"It's important that we use our voices as policy makers to stand up for justice," said Nasra Wehelie, who represents the Southwest Side and proposed backing a ceasefire.
Don’t need more ‘stuff’? Here are some ideas from readers
This holiday, consider giving an "experience."