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Republican leaders signal support for school safety office in wake of Madison school shooting

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 4:01pm
The Speak Up, Speak Out hotline fielded more than 5,200 tips in the 2023-24 school year — marking a 40% increase from the previous year.

Wisconsin police go quiet on school shooting as search for answers continues

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 3:30pm
Tension over police not releasing additional information spilled over into a news conference on Tuesday, where Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes left without taking questions.

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Wed, 12/18/2024 - 3:17pm
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Memorials grow to victims of Madison school shooting

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 3:15pm
Along with the flowers and candles, two crosses have been erected where well-wishers can leave their sentiments.

Wisconsin football lands former Ohio State receiver from transfer portal

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 3:04pm
The Badgers brought in a wide receiver from the portal who has been in one of the best receiver groups in the country for four seasons.

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Wed, 12/18/2024 - 2:53pm
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Wisconsin's first likely human case of bird flu is reported in Barron County

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 2:47pm
The person, who has a "presumptive positive" test for "highly pathogenic" bird flu, was exposed to an infected commercial flock of poultry, officials said.

Madison community leader offers to pay for, install security system at Abundant Life

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 2:15pm
Even though students and teachers at Abundant Life Christian School had been trained with active shooter drills, metal detectors could have helped, Masood Akhtar said.

UK spy agency releases annual Christmas card puzzle to uncover future codebreakers

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 1:40pm
LONDON — What does a spy agency give for Christmas? How about a riddle wrapped in an enigma inside a mystery.

Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin earns All-American honors for 2nd consecutive season

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 12:17pm
The defending National Player of the Year was honored for her efforts in 2024.

Abundant Life had safety training, active shooter drills, executive director says

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:40am
“(Abundant Life faculty and students) have drills every month," parent Rebekah Smith said. "Our daughter was sick of practicing for (an) active shooter.”

Police identify, ticket semi driver who struck plane at Stoughton VFW and sped off

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:35am
The driver is a 32-year-old man from Massachusetts and he has been ticketed for hit-and-run. That carries a $187 fine and he also could be ordered to pay restitution.

Former Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo lands head coaching job

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:33am
Phil Longo is returning to a place where he was a successful OC, but this stint will be as the leader of the program.

Baraboo food pantry could close is it doesn't find a new home

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 10:00am
The Beyond Blessed Food Pantry could close if it does not find a new facility over the next month.

Wisconsin volleyball lands transfer commitment from ACC outside hitter

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 9:56am
The Badgers are rebuilding their front row, which is losing five to graduation, and land their second outside hitter from the transfer portal.

OUR VIEW: Break America's curse of gunfire in schools

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 8:40am
Other countries don’t suffer the endless carnage of school shootings that curses America.

Jefferson man gets 2 years in federal prison for possessing homemade pipe bombs

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 8:25am
James Morgan also is facing charges in the Eastern District of Wisconsin for possessing chemical weapons based on chemicals found in his storage locker in Whitewater.

Motive in Madison school shooting likely a 'combination of factors,' chief says

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 8:15am
A day after a deadly shooting at a Madison Christian school, attention turned to the shooter's motive, help for the victims and how the school and community can move on.

Madison police find shell casing after gunshots reported on West Side

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 7:40am
No damage or injuries were reported.

Hands on Wisconsin: Santa Trump only cares if you're nice to him

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 6:55am
In Donald Trump's world of politics, old concepts like integrity, honesty and decency are out the window. The only political trait that matters anymore is fealty to Trump. It no longer matters how naughty you are, as long as you…

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