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5th man in drug ring gets 10 years in federal prison after fentanyl bust, authorities say

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 1:05pm
Reginald Jemison, 56, of Chicago, was sentenced by Judge James D. Peterson for attempting to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute, a charge he pleaded guilty to on June 8.

7 Madison-area high school soccer goalies helping their teams find success in 2023

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:45pm
Goalies are leaders who can see the whole field, and a great goalie can make for a great team. Here are how area goalies are finding success.

Open Jim: Where does Kelly Sheffield rank among Wisconsin coaching hires?

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

NIGHT LIGHTS

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:01pm
Above: Visitors to the "Gleam | Art in a New Light" exhibit at Olbrich Botanical Gardens view “Electric Dandelions,” an artwork by Life Capture Collective. The annual outdoor art exhibit, featuring light installations from local, regional and international designers continues…

Father of nearly 1-year-old girl who died pleads guilty to neglect that caused her death

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:40am
Derrick Hawkins had been scheduled to stand trial next month on a child neglect charge.

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg at Madison business, police say

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:25am
The man was at a business in the West District Tuesday when he reached for his wallet and accidently fired a gun inside a satchel, Chief Shon Barnes said.

Packers linebacker Rashan Gary shows 'it's going to be scary' once fully healthy

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:10am
Rashan Gary broke down in tears after he received a game ball. He made his presence felt playing limited snaps while recovering from his knee injury.

Why 2 Iowa women's basketball commits are playing high school volleyball

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:05am
A pair of girls basketball stars from Verona and McFarland chose to play high school volleyball. Here's how their friendship supported their decisions.

3 things to watch as the Packers host the Lions on 'Thursday Night Football'

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:40am
Usage of trick plays, a "game-wrecker" of a defensive lineman and a preponderance of penalties are topics heading into the prime-time game.

Long a dream, $1M for John Nolen Drive underpass added into Madison's 2024 capital budget

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:35am
The City Council's finance committee added about $6.77 million worth of borrowing into next year's budget Tuesday night.

No injuries as fire destroys barn off Highway 14 near Brooklyn, authorities say

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 10:25am
Numerous agencies responded to the fire that was reported about 6:45 a.m. in the 4500 block of Rutland Road in the town of Rutland.

2 Whitewater men arrested for dealing cocaine, authorities say

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 8:40am
The Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit worked with Whitewater and Delavan police on an investigation into cocaine dealing in Whitewater that included surveillance and controlled buys.

5 questions with Verona's Reagan McIntosh, a Middle Tennessee State volleyball commit

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 8:35am
From her secret talent to the hardest aspect of her sport, get to know Verona senior Reagan McIntosh.

Bill requiring consent for pelvic exams under anesthesia in Wisconsin gets hearing

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 8:00am
At least 20 states have similar laws, but the bipartisan measure hasn't passed the state Legislature the past two sessions.

Amazon driver charged with OWI homicide in Racine County crash that killed motorcyclist

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 7:50am
An Oak Creek motorcyclist was killed Sunday in a crash with an Amazon truck driven by an allegedly intoxicated Illinois man.

Hands on Wisconsin: Joe Biden and Donald Trump both court striking workers

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 7:50am
Both President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are visiting Michigan this week to talk to workers in the midst of a massive UAW strike. Biden has always portrayed himself as a pro-union president, while Trump argues he alone truly understands…

Brewers lock up NL Central title after Cubs lose

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:30pm
Milwaukee's loss to St. Louis was offset after Atlanta rallied late to defeat Chicago, handing the Brewers the division crown.

4 guns recovered in East side shots fired investigation

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 6:50pm
No injuries or property damage have been reported in connection to the incident and no arrests have been made.

2 killed in Lafayette County crash

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 6:50pm
Authorities were sent to the 8000 block of Highway 11 in the town of Gratiot just before 2 p.m. for a crash involving a pickup truck and a semi-tractor trailer.

Las Vegas Review-Journal: How green mandates are driving UAW strike

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 6:40pm
President Joe Biden likes to sell himself as a pro-union president, but his policies are contributing to a major strike.

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