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Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 3:32pm
DETROIT — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from…

5 questions with Sun Prairie West boys basketball's Joc Hamilton

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 2:47pm
From his most unpopular opinion to the hardest aspect of his sport, meet Sun Prairie West junior Joc Hamilton.

Dane County OKs $3.6 million land buy to expand Sugar River Wildlife Area

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 2:20pm
The county previously spent about $12 million for a 625-acre expansion of the wildlife area near Verona.

Man arrested after window broken out of vehicle at Unity Point Health-Meriter Hospital

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:35pm
The 30-year-old man was arrested on tentative charges of damage to property, entry to locked vehicle, resisting arrest, theft, and a parole warrant.

Woman arrested for OWI after head-on crash on Far West Side with child in back seat

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:05pm
The child was unharmed and other injuries in the crash were minor.

More licenses but fewer deer during opening weekend of this year's Wisconsin gun deer season

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:51am
Gun deer season, which always starts the last Saturday before Thanksgiving, opened on Nov. 23 — marking the latest day that the nine-day gun hunt can begin under state law.

These Wisconsin golf courses have been ranked among the best in the country

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:40am
Golf Magazine has listed nine courses from the state in its top 100 in the country.

Madison food pantry is serving a record-high number of people

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:15am
"Our goal is to ensure that everyone in our community can celebrate Thanksgiving and the December holidays with groceries and meals," said Rhonda Adams, the River's executive director.

Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:41am
NEW YORK — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.

Woman kicks security guard, pushes health care worker at Unity Point Health-Meriter Hospital

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:20am
The 45-year-old woman was arrested and taken to the Dane County Jail on tentative charges of battery to a healthcare provider and disorderly conduct.

Wisconsin officer grabbing Nebraska coach's arm a 'misunderstanding,' police say

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:19am
A UW-Madison Police officer apologized to a Nebraska assistant coach after grabbing his arm in a postgame interaction Saturday, according to a spokesperson.

Eggs are available — but pricier — as the holiday baking season begins

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:00am
"You can't have your holiday baking, your pumpkin pie, your stuffing, without eggs," said Emily Metz, president of the American Egg Board.

Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, might get national role

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 9:40am
Wikler is among a handful of Democrats who are either considering or are being pushed to run to succeed Jaime Harrison as chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Kohl's Corp. fiscal Q3 results miss analysts’ expectations; CEO change set for January

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 8:25am
“Our third quarter results did not meet our expectations as sales remained soft in our apparel and footwear businesses,” Kohl’s CEO Tom Kingsbury said in a statement.

Wisconsin's newest state park stickers come with a big change

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 8:00am
"This is a great opportunity to plan a visit to a place you’ve never been before.”

Madison police investigate shooting after man came to a hospital with gunshot wounds

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 8:00am
The man, who is expected to recover, told police another man pulled out a gun and shot him during an argument the night before.

After an armed fugitive invaded their home, recovery is a long road

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 7:50am
"I just kind of want to walk away because it's so much to deal with," Natasha Iverson said.

$63M low-cost housing project a preview of coming changes to Madison's West Side

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 7:45am
The plan would add scores of affordable units along a Bus Rapid Transit corridor, near Garner Park and the University Research Park.

Suspected deer poaching leads to arrests and drug-related charges

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 7:35am
Police in Iowa County and the DNR received multiple tips on Friday that poachers were looking for a deer they had shot overnight.

Wisconsin Hospital Association to replace retiring CEO with senior VP of government relations

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 7:30am
Kyle O'Brien will succeed Eric Borgerding as CEO of the Wisconsin Hospital Association.

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