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These are the 3 homicides Madison police believe are linked to brothers arrested Thursday

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:45pm
Jordan and Justin Sharlow were arrested Thursday in Madison and rural Columbia County in connection with three 2016 and 2017 homicides in Madison.

Dane County Regional Airport sets record for busiest summer travel season

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:35pm
Dane County Regional Airport saw more passengers from May through August than it ever has before, airport officials reported Friday.

Madison clerk requests later deadline for printing poll books in wake of uncounted ballots

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:25pm
Madison City Clerk Lydia McComas said the city has identified a new printing vendor that should be able to accommodate the proposed schedule.

Beaver Dam softball coach officiates WIAA Division 3 football championship

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:03pm
Beaver Dam softball coach Quinn Heintz is the line judge in the WIAA Division 3 state championship game between Grafton and Reedsburg.

ICE grabbing US citizens in Chicago defies its own rules, Constitution | Raul A. Reyes

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 11:30am
Dayanne Figueroa was on her way to work in Chicago last month when she drove onto a street where an immigration enforcement action was in progress. As she attempted to drive around the chaos, an unmarked vehicle collided with her…

Sparks fly after man flees police in U-Haul truck driving on the rims

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 11:25am
The man, who showed signs of impairment, was not armed. Evidence of illegal drug use, including freshly used intravenous drug paraphernalia, was found in the vehicle.

Authorities identify driver who died in fiery crash on East Side

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 10:05am
The death remains under investigation by Madison police and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Pedestrian critically injured when hit by vehicle on North Side, driver also hospitalized

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 9:05am
The 64-year-old driver was unconscious when she was pulled out of her vehicle, and also was taken to a hospital for her injuries.

Man urinating outside Southeast Side business points gun at worker who confronts him

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 8:05am
The incident happened shortly after 1:30 p.m. Monday outside an unidentified business in the 4400 block of Helgesen Drive, Madison police said.

Man hospitalized after being hit by vehicle on South Side

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 7:35am
The 24-year-old man was hit about 7:10 p.m. in the area of Fish Hatchery Road and High Street, Madison police said.

Empty Stocking Club brings joy to hundreds of volunteers, and thousands of kids

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 7:00am
Empty Stocking Club relies on the generosity of readers and community members.

7 area high school boys hockey players to know this season

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 6:37am
The Madison area is loaded again with high-scoring forwards and two-way defensemen this winter. Here are seven players to know this season.

Correction for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 6:12am
Food not precooked

3 concerns the Packers face in their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 6:07am
Finding an answer for Minnesota receiver Justin Jefferson is a top priority in Week 12. Here's what else the Packers need to look out for Sunday.

Expect a shift in traffic as John Nolen Drive enters stage 2 of reconstruction

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:55am
Work on the southbound side of John Nolen Drive bordering Monona Bay will cause the two open lanes of traffic to shift to one side of the median.

WisconsinEye could shutter next month if fundraising goals not met

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:45am
The Wisconsin equivalent of C-SPAN, WisEye is the nation’s first and only independent state Capitol broadcast organization.

Polzin: Why this Wisconsin football senior can teach us all a lesson in gratitude

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:37am
Ben Barten is 24 with a wife, two dogs and a home under construction. Here's why a winding road with the Badgers paved the way for a future with options.

Wisconsin men's basketball confronts new recruiting trend with next opponent

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:03am
BYU signed a player who previously spent two seasons in the NBA's G League with the Westchester Knicks, which is becoming a new potential source of talent for college basketball.

Veterans fought to protect the 250-year-old idea of America | Lynn Schuebe

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:00am
I would like to acknowledge the patriotic citizens who volunteered their time, talents and presence to honor our local veterans at the Baraboo Civic Center on Veterans Day.

Single-payer system would improve American health care | Dr. Patrick Meyer

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:00am
Many Republicans want to scrap Obamacare with no plan to improve our system. Many Democrats want to extend subsidies for Obamacare, which is better than nothing.

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