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Convicted Waterloo murderer wouldn't be eligible for release until he's 94

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 1:00pm
"This crime was senseless. It was violent," Judge David Conway said. "Significantly, it involved a vulnerable victim who was reliant upon the defendant."

Madison police find stolen handgun during traffic stop Downtown

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 12:15pm
The vehicle was pulled over in the area of North Ingersoll Street and East Mifflin Street around 1:55 a.m. Monday.

Janesville man, 18, arrested for alleged sex assault of child, child porn

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 12:05pm
The man was arrested in the 2000 block of North Sumac Drive after a three-month investigation into the allegations of child exploitation, Janesville police said.

No injuries in Janesville home fire

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 11:20am
The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Man, 21, faces 5th OWI after crashing vehicle during police pursuit

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:40am
The driver fled the crash on foot, but was caught with assistance from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

Bar Manzo closes about 6 months after opening

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:30am
Nathan Mergen opened Bar Manzo, "manzo" meaning beef in Italian, in the building that formerly housed Skal Public House.

A truly remarkable week at the end of December flew under the radar

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 9:50am
Signs of a warmer Northern Hemisphere keep piling up.

Driver dies in rollover crash in town of Rutland in rural Dane County

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 9:25am
The 25-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

2 wrong-way drivers on Highway 14, then Beltline arrested for OWI

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 9:10am
They were stopped before there were any crashes or injuries.

SOS: Defunct plumbing franchise covers water softener bill

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 8:00am
Phillips signaled that if Viviani were to hire another plumbing contractor, his client may well agree to cover the bill.

Bill Dixon, a political 'giant' in Madison and a national figure, dies at 81

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 6:40am
Dixon had been a political strategist, commentator and observer and friend to Jimmy Carter, George McGovern, Jimmy Buffett and Hunter Thompson.

Trump's Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here's the schedule

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 6:30am
Many of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have been meeting with senators individually. Now, they'll go this week before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.

Teen charged with raping, killing 10-year-old girl in Chippewa County identified

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 6:20am
The name of the teen accused of killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Chippewa Falls has been unsealed.

UW system sets the targets chancellors must hit to get 15% bonuses next year

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 6:20am
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has a different incentive: The Regents are rewarding her longevity in the position.

Timeline: Madison's ice arena problem dates all the way back to the 1960s

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 6:10am
Over five different mayors, Madison has taken over, sold and restructured the city's two ice arenas — but no solution has ever stuck.

'Once-in-a-lifetime player' has over 20 Division-I offers, scored 46 in first high school game

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 6:00am
Some of the best college coaches already knew about this Madison La Follette freshman before she scored 46 points in her first high school game.

Davis: How Mount Horeb's one-man team, Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin Heights epitomized sportsmanship

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 5:50am
It was an easy decision for the Vikings' only available swimmer to still compete. The respect from he and Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin Heights resounded more than the final meet result.

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Ohio State

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 5:13am
The Buckeyes have struggles as their team hasn't been fully available, but should present a challenge to the Badgers. Here's what to know.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Ohio State

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 4:37am
How to tune in as the Badgers host the Buckeyes.

Tottenham avoids massive FA Cup shock with extra-time win as Man United beats Arsenal on penalties

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 12:00am
Tottenham endured the humiliation of being taken to extra time by Tamworth, an opponent nearly 100 places lower in English soccer’s pyramid, before winning 3-0 and avoiding one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history on Sunday.

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