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Diamondbacks starter dominates Brewers lineup to open series

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:15pm
A record was set for batters struck out in a row as the Brewers lose to the team that eliminated them last year.

Near East Side Madison streets to close this weekend for Willy Street Fair

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:30pm
A parade Sunday will also close streets that are part of its route from 11 a.m. to noon.

Tough December stretch, newcomers highlight Wisconsin men's basketball schedule

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 4:58pm
The Big Ten schedule was announced Thursday. Here's what we learned about the Badgers' regular season schedule.

American Family Insurance will raise its minimum wage to $25 an hour next year

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 4:56pm
American Family Insurance Group will raise its minimum wage to $25 per hour starting next year, its third increase since 2020, the company announced Friday.

State asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether Robert F. Kennedy stays on ballot

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 4:56pm
The request offered a scathing review of Kennedy's proposal that clerks can simply cover up his name with a sticker on every ballot.

South Dakota GOP leader cited for allegedly throwing fellow delegate's phone at RNC

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 3:30pm
Milwaukee police cited South Dakota GOP Executive Director Reggie Rhoden with disorderly conduct after he allegedly snatched a phone out of another delegate's hands and threw it at the RNC.

Traffic to slow on several major Fitchburg roads being resurfaced next month

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 2:32pm
Fitchrona Road, Nesbitt Road and Seminole Highway are among the routes that will get new asphalt on stretches that need it.

With children back in class, local school and police officials urge drivers to be careful

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 2:16pm
Fifteen children have been hit by vehicles while in school zones in Dane County over the past five years.

'Veep' cast to reunite for Wisconsin Democratic fundraiser

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 2:07pm
The online event, hosted by Stephen Colbert, will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 and will include a table read of Veep's third season episode "Crate."

Madison police break up fight at Black Hawk Middle School

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:35pm
One student was injured when they kicked in a glass window, Madison police said.

Here's how to use Madison's Bus Rapid Transit when it starts Sunday

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:30am
If you've never ridden a bus, or have questions about how to use the BRT, this could help.l

Far West Side gas station robbed as it closed, Madison police say

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:10am
No arrests have been made, but the investigation is continuing, Madison police said.

Harris hopes to turn Ukraine into winning issue with Polish American voters in Wisconsin, elsewhere

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 8:55am
Harris hopes to capitalize on Polish Americans' historic animosity toward Russia and on Trump's hesitancy to back Ukraine during last week's debate.

Milwaukee's new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she's ready

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 8:20am
The pressure on election officials is immense, especially in large, Democratic strongholds such as Milwaukee, which have been the focus of false claims by Trump of election wrongdoing.

Fired Lomira fire chief arrested for alleged misconduct, theft

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 8:05am
Fired Lomira Fire Chief Keith Joas is accused of using taxpayer funds for personal purchases, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said Wednesday.

12-year-old boy fatally shoots black bear mauling his father during hunt in western Wisconsin

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 7:35am
Ryan Beierman told the Minnesota Star Tribune that he was pinned beneath the 200-pound bear on Sept. 6 when his son, Owen, fired a shot from the boy's hunting rifle.

Madison's fleet of BCycle electric bikes is getting a new owner

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 7:00am
The deal, expected to finalize next month, includes bike-sharing systems in 25 communities around the country, including Madison, where BCycle has 500 bikes spread out over 90 stations.

Restaurant review: Did you know that Madison has a Somali restaurant?

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 6:40am
The kitchen may be out of some items, but if you can score a malawax roll or a chapati roll, you'll leave happy.

5 high school boys soccer stars of the week: Sept. 19 edition

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 6:23am
Prolific goal scorers made their mark during the past week of high school boys soccer action. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

Wisconsin Republicans are pushing bans on noncitizens voting — which already is illegal

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:55am
Non-citizens already aren't allowed to vote in federal, state and most local elections, and there has been no evidence of widespread voting fraud.

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