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Why Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis is unimpressed by his contributions

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 5:33pm
If Jordan Love is unable to go Sunday against the Lions, Green Bay's backup QB says he's ready — but that doesn't mean he's completely satisfied with his previous efforts.

Local digest for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 5:26pm
Homicide suspect, victim knew each other

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 5:15pm
Two Israeli airstrikes in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday killed at least 88 people, including dozens of women and children, health officials said.

German police say pizza order No. 40 came with a side of cocaine

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 5:03pm
BERLIN — German police busted a pizzeria in the western city of Düsseldorf that also delivered a side order of cocaine when customers asked for item number 40 on the menu.

Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot in Wisconsin, Michigan

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 4:20pm
Kennedy wanted to get off the ballot in the two states after dropping his independent bid and endorsing Republican Donald Trump in the tight contest.

Offbeat comic actress enlivened 'Young Frankenstein'

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 4:05pm
LOS ANGELES — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actress who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79.

'Top Chef's' Dan Jacobs chosen as speaker for UW-Madison's winter commencement

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 2:40pm
"Chef Dan is a role model for so many of us," said Sam Mahlum, senior class president. "Through determination and perseverance, he turned his passion into a successful career."

UW campuses seeing higher enrollment than previously projected

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 1:30pm
The data show a majority of the UW system's schools that were projecting higher enrollments performed better than expected, with UW-Madison making up the majority of the increase.

Vice President Kamala Harris to be back in Wisconsin on Friday

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 1:00pm
Both Trump and Harris will hold competing events in Wisconsin on both Wednesday and Friday as both campaigns ramp up efforts to win the key battleground state on Nov. 5.

$500 fine, loss of license in 2023 hit and run on Madison's North Side

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:50pm
Rudy Amador, of Madison, had been charged in May 2023 with felony hit-and-run causing great bodily harm and second-degree recklessly endangering safety.

Authorities investigating arson at Near East Side apartment construction site

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:35pm
Fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set in one unit, although damage was seen throughout the floor.

Man arrested after rolling van coming off Beltline following hit-and-run crash

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:05pm
The rollover crash happened about 10:35 a.m. Monday in the exit ramp area of the eastbound Beltline near Todd Drive, Madison police said.

Wisconsin sees surge in early voting compared to 2020

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 11:32am
In Wisconsin's liberal Dane County, more than 63,000 people had voted early as of Tuesday, nearly double the roughly 33,000 early votes cast by this time in 2020.

Bicyclist critically injured in crash with vehicle on North Side

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 11:25am
The crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. Monday on outbound East Washington Avenue at Rethke Avenue, Madison police said.

What to know about Madison's $22 million referendum

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 10:15am
What's on the ballot, what the money would buy and how it would affect your taxes

Intoxicated girl who fell through window on North Side attacked 2 Madison police officers

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:40am
The teen was taken to the hospital due to her level of intoxication and a family member was contacted.

The $7.99 brat at Camp Randall? Wisconsin sells thousands each game

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:30am
The path from supplier to buyer for concessions items at Wisconsin football games is complex.

Bernie Sanders and AOC fire up supporters in Madison

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:25am
Two of the biggest stars of American progressive politics were back in Madison Monday, urging voters to help swing state Wisconsin elect Vice President Kamala Harris.

Madison School Board stays vague on how it would spend referendum dollars, but passes 2 budgets

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:20am
One budget assumes the $100 operating referendum passes next month and one budget assumes it fails.

What to know about the Madison School District's $607 million referendums

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:20am
What the School District wants, what it would cost you and what it would fund

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