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Florida man arrested in Grant County stabbing

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 5:15am
Deputies determined that the victim and another man, both from Orlando, Florida had been in an argument, leading to the stabbing.

Donald Trump turned Republicans into the RINO party -- Mark Stauffer

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 5:00am
One of former President Donald Trump’s favorite insults (among the many in his arsenal of vitriol) is to call any Republican who refuses to worship his presence or laud his latest blather a RINO, meaning a "Republican in name only."

United Way kicks off $18.1 million Community Campaign at Breese Stevens Field

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 7:35am
On Monday, hundreds of volunteers and community members came together to kick off the United Way's annual Community Campaign.

Film study: How a Wisconsin quick pass turned into a big gain

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 7:17am
The Wisconsin football film study looks at a Badgers passing play for a big gain and a Georgia Southern running play that could give the defense fits this season.

Hands on Wisconsin: Hunter Biden's gun charge causes bipartisan hypocrisy

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 7:10am
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, has been indicted on federal firearms charges. He is accused of lying about his drug use when he filled out a form to purchase a gun in 2018.

Columbia County man charged with killing partner held on $1 million cash bail

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 7:10am
Larry Manthe, 79, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide with domestic abuse and use of a dangerous weapon modifiers in the death of Alice Langer, 76.

Portage school district grapples with nationwide teacher shortage

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 7:05am
"It never was a problem 15 years ago when you had 200 applicants for one position, we’re lucky now if we get five?”

Week 5 Madison/WiscNews high school football rankings

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 6:35am
See where area teams stand in the fifth edition of the Madison/WiscNews high school football rankings.

High construction bids threaten Madison Public Market

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:50am
The $20.8 million Madison Public Market has hit a significant financial snag that could require the city to deliver more funding or even stall or kill the project.

Epic Systems' growth means new roads, many changes for Verona

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:45am
At one of the highest points on Epic Systems' west Verona campus, overlooking the wide expanses of farmland, the half-dozen cranes and near-constant movement of construction vehicles along newly paved roads signal that a sixth campus is starting to take…

Republicans propose $700 million plan to keep Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin longer

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:40am
The proposal to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin would be partially funded by state taxes paid by baseball players and team personnel and $200 million from Milwaukee and Milwaukee County.

Elgton Jenkins' knee injury multiplies Packers’ line problems

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:35am
Packers coach Matt LaFleur won't discuss David Bakhtiari’s murky status after he didn't play against the Falcons.

Matt LaFleur finding his way through Packers’ rookie mistakes

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:35am
The Packers coach said he's "frustrated" after Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

After a year at the shelter, Harley the dog finally found his home — with cat people

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:30am
Shelter workers "watched him become very depressed by shelter life. We saw him saddened every time he had to go back to his kennel. We saw him become despondent and hopeless."

Gulce Guctekin adjusting to life off Wisconsin volleyball's bench

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:25am
The sophomore started at libero last season. She played a huge part in a comeback win at No. 3 Florida.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell's Monday news conference

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:20am
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell answered questions Monday, addressing preparation for Purdue on a short week and how receiver CJ Williams is adjusting to his role with the Badgers.

Banning books doesn't actually protect children -- John Baumann

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:00am
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and MAGA supporters have been pushing for book bans, "anti-wokeness” and keeping our younger generation from “feeling bad” about the evils of slavery and racism.

Computer algorithms can help draw better district maps -- Bruce Harville

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:00am
Computer algorithms could be the solution to the redistricting controversy. The website fivethirtyeight.com presents several methods of drawing district boundaries using computer algorithms -- no human intervention required or allowed.

Child Tax Credit raised children out of poverty -- America Domingo

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 5:00am
I was upset to see the news that child poverty more than doubled last year, with over 5 million children falling into poverty, according to recent U.S. Census data. I see this here in Wisconsin. Lots of families struggle to…

Adam Wainwright gets 200th win as Cardinals blank Brewers 1-0

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 4:45am
The Brewers were shut out in the seven innings thrown by 42-year-old right-hander Adam Wainwright.

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