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END OF A SEASON

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 4:44pm
Above: Mike Stassi, a volunteer retiree, left, and apprentice Xavier Davis secure the last of the displays from the Holiday Fantasy in Lights inside a trailer at Madison’s Olin Park. The free drive-thru holiday lights display is put together by…

'Injuries happen': Wisconsin men's basketball senior guard's status in question for rivalry game

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 4:43pm
The Badgers lost two players to injury against Rutgers. Here's where each stands leading into a matchup with Minnesota on Friday.

Elk on a shelf: Colorado wildlife officials rescue elk tangled in rope on ice climbing route

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 4:10pm
LAKE CITY, Colo. — Wildlife officials and several climbers rescued a bull elk by lowering it down a cliff after the animal became entangled in a rope at a popular ice climbing area in southwestern Colorado.

Supreme Court race already on track to be the most expensive in history

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 3:59pm
Schimel and Crawford are running for the seat held by departing liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.

LETTERs TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 3:50pm
Trump’s next term will challenge our Founders

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Wed, 01/08/2025 - 3:11pm
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Juneau County has received more than 170 tips in triple homicide

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 2:57pm
More than 170 tips have been submitted to authorities regarding the whereabouts of the suspect in a triple homicide in New Lisbon last week, the Juneau County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

Senate Republicans advance voter ID amendment

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 2:39pm
If the measure passes the Republican-controlled Assembly next week, the proposal will come before voters on Wisconsin's April 1 ballot.

Southside Elementary's renaming committee narrows list to 4 finalists

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 11:10am
The Madison School Board is expected to choose a final name on Feb. 24.

No snow? No problem. Here are 9 other ways to enjoy winter

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 10:55am
Plus, a 'Frozen' bonus...

Illegally parked vehicle leads to man’s arrest for sexual assault of teen in Janesville

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 10:25am
The girl, who was not injured, was turned over to her family.

Janesville man arrested in western Wisconsin for bank robbery in Bloomington, Minnesota

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 9:10am
The man is being held in the Monroe County Jail pending extradition to Minnesota.

Blanchardville man dies in crash off curve of Iowa County highway

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 8:40am
It was the first fatal crash of the year in Iowa County.

South Side fire station to close Thursday for redevelopment

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 8:00am
Operations will be moved to a temporary fire station on Fish Hatchery Road until a new station is completed in late 2026 or early 2027.

Hands on Wisconsin: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Paul Soglin face off over Madison ice arena

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 7:35am
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is supporting a plan to give away two Madison ice arenas to the non-profit group that manages them and forgive $1.6 million in debt. The plan is intended to get the city out of the ice…

UW system president can't appoint top leaders without input, UW Board of Regents says

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 7:10am
Regents said the current hiring policy is wasteful and inefficient, but they're leery of authorizing unchecked powers.

Ballots are set for Wisconsin Supreme Court, school superintendent, local races

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 6:40am
Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to register for the state's nonpartisan spring election.

Wisconsin allows sale of SSM Health nursing homes to New Jersey company

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 6:20am
The state, which had blocked the sale, agreed to a probationary license for Complete Care, with conditions.

Operation Fresh Start helps give its former headquarters a new life filled with music

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 5:50am
Members of the OFS Build Academy program are using their skills to help renovate the building on Winnebago Street into the Atwood Music Hall.

Sun Prairie School Board appoints 2 new members to fill vacant seats

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 5:30am
One of the seats, though, will be on the April 1 ballot.

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