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Woman hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 3:22pm
A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon after she was hit by a car while out on a run on Madison's West side.

Monona burglar suspected in Madison thefts

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 2:56pm
The Madison investigation has brought about pending charges of burglary, identify theft, bail jumping and theft by false representation.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 12th spring practice

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 1:50pm
A down day for the offense, another impressive showing from a transfer on defense, and something for a budding star to work on lead Badgers practice observations from Thursday.

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 1:47pm
LONDON — Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findings.

Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 1:28pm
WASHINGTON — Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday.

Letters

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:38pm
Madison voters will miss City Clerk Witzel-Behl

Madison-area lakes bring in $220 million a year in spending, new study finds

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 11:30am
A study commissioned by the Clean Lakes Alliance determined, for the first time, the economic impact of the five lakes on the Madison chain.

Sun Prairie hires Green Bay police operations commander as new police chief

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 10:55am
The new chief, who will be sworn in on May 12, was selected after three rounds of interview, including a final interview with the Police and Fire Commission.

2 damaged vehicle in break-in attempt at South Side dealership

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 9:05am
The suspects were not at the scene when police arrived and no arrests have been made.

Five movies that were filmed in Wisconsin

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 8:10am
Some of the notable movies that had filming locations in Wisconsin:

Update: 17-year-old arrested in fatal shooting on South Side Wednesday night

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 8:05am
Officers were sent to the 1200 block of Fish Hatchery Road about 10:05 p.m. on reports of gunshots and a person being shot, Madison police said.

14 things to do around Madison this weekend

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 8:00am
Celebrate spring with an Easter egg hunt, some great theater or fun out on the Terrace.

Revoking student visas at UW-Madison is arbitrary, unjust | Jennifer Mnookin

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 7:10am
Talented international students have been vital to UW-Madison since its founding, ever since William Stewart of Ancaster, Canada West (now Ontario), was among the 20 students who attended the first UW classes on Feb. 5, 1849.

Great Lakes tunnel permits getting fast-tracked under Trump energy emergency order

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 6:50am
Multiple groups lined up to criticize the fast-track decision Wednesday, including the Sierra Club, environmental law firm Earthjustice and the Great Lakes Business Network.

Plan takes shape for 8-story housing redevelopment on Madison's South Side

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 6:20am
Updated designs released this week call for two buildings containing about 200 income-restricted apartments.

Could film incentives be revived in Wisconsin to draw productions to the state?

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 6:15am
Filmmakers, production officials and others in the film industry are pushing lawmakers to restore filming tax incentives in Wisconsin and get the cameras rolling.

Hotel, villas planned just outside Devil's Lake State Park

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:45am
The project developer envisions "a place for family gatherings, to enjoy outdoor activities at Devils Lake State Park ... and other tourist attractions in the Baraboo area."

Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean remains focused while future in limbo

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:37am
A court ruling in May could force a Badgers senior into a different mode of life. But, at the moment, he's keeping his eyes squarely on improving in Wisconsin's secondary.

5 high school boys track and field stars of the week: April 17 edition

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:03am
Hurdles and several field event athletes shined during the past week of high school boys track and field action. Vote for your favorite performer to be crowned this week's Supernova.

Our local libraries are essential community institutions | Dana L. Pike

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:00am
In our digital age, libraries remain indispensable community hubs. They are far more than book repositories -- they are gateways to opportunity and knowledge.

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