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Obituary index for Wed., Oct. 9

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 4:21pm
CHOLES, George Fost, 100 Madison

Qantas Airways apologizes for R-rated film

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 4:07pm
NEW YORK — Qantas Airways caused a stir after broadcasting a slightly racy movie across an entire flight. The Australian carrier now apologized to customers.

Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 4:00pm
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has had private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic, Bob Woodward reported in his new book, “War.”

Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with visit to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 3:28pm
Biden's visit to Milwaukee will spotlighting his administration’s efforts to replace the nation’s toxic lead pipes.

1 dead in Dodge County OWI crash Sunday

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 3:19pm
Alcohol and speed were both factors in the crash and neither of the Chevrolet's occupants had been wearing a seatbelt.

This is what Madison plans to cut if the November referendum fails

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 2:30pm
About $6 million in proposed cuts would hit every part of the city government and its services.

Say goodbye to 'wind chill'; here's what the National Weather Service will use instead

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 1:36pm
The weather service is trying to simplify its winter weather warnings system.

Why Camp Randall concerts stopped in 1997 and why they're coming back in 2025

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 1:17pm
Coldplay's show in 2025 will be the first at Camp Randall Stadium in nearly 28 years. The answer on why concerts have been away for so long isn't straightforward.

2 families displaced by kitchen fire at Far East Side apartment building

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 11:40am
All occupants and pets escaped safely before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.

Hilldale announces new retailers for former cinema space

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 11:10am
The new arrivals will include three national retailers and one restaurant chain.

Wisconsin announces statewide Forward Exam, ACT results

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:50am
This is the first set of testing data released since the state lowered the score students must achieve to be considered proficient or advanced.

Authorities confirm body pulled from Madison pond was missing woman

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 9:45am
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office said Brooke L. Strattan 24, of McFarland, was the person whose body was recovered from the retention pond on Thursday.

New late-night restaurant coming to former Dubai spot in Madison

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 9:40am
The owner plans to move to Madison in the next few weeks to oversee the opening. "I will be there for a long time," he said.

Superintendent Jill Underly: New scoring better reflects student performance on Wisconsin test

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 9:15am
We are reflecting actual student results, not lowering our standards

Motorcyclist dies in crash into rear of car in Walworth County

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 8:25am
The crash happened about 12:10 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Como Road and Alder Drive in the town of Geneva, northwest of Lake Geneva.

2 found dead in burning house in Walworth County

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 8:05am
Firefighters found two people in the second-floor apartment, brought them out of the burning building and attempted life-saving measures that were unsuccessful.

Beer Baron: Central Waters adjusts to, grows with, changing craft beer scene

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 7:00am
An eye-opening Q&A with Anello Mollica, co-founder and brewmaster at Central Waters Brewing.

Coldplay confirmed, date set for Camp Randall Stadium concert in 2025

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 6:45am
Fans seeking first access to tickets can sign up for the presale through Thursday at 9 a.m. and tickets will go on sale on Friday.

First Lady Jill Biden to return to Madison on Monday

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 6:00am
Biden's trip to Dane County — one of Wisconsin's most liberal counties and a crucial voting bloc this fall — comes less than a month before the Nov. 5 election.

Madison nonprofit overspent $100K for housing assistance. Here's what that means

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 5:55am
Financial audits of Urban Triage show the nonprofit has had past issues with its bookkeeping.

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