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Madison man sentenced to 5 years for deadly fentanyl sale

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 4:25pm
Courtney L. Miller had pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide in the death of Elbert L. Taylor, who purchased what he thought was cocaine from Miller in 2021.

New surgical technologist apprenticeship guarantees a job with UW Health

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 3:40pm
The three-year program includes Madison College classes, paid apprentice work and a job once students pass their boards.

Obituary index for Tue., Aug. 26

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 3:39pm
TODAY'S OBITUARIES

MOVING IN

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 3:18pm
Above: Incoming students at UW-Madison begin the task Monday of moving into their residences for the coming year on campus. While the fall semester of classes officially commences on Sept. 3, this week offers the chance for nearly 9,000 students…

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell before Wisconsin football faces Miami (Ohio)

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 3:07pm
Highlights from the Badgers football coach's news conference include depth chart updates, an explanation on why the team won't announce captains and more.

DIGEST

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 2:52pm
Body found after man jumped from tour boat

Searing heat draws visitors to California's Death Valley

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 2:00pm
In California’s Death Valley National Park, one of the hottest places on Earth, summer temperatures can soar into the 130s F.

Vote for the Week 2 high school football game we should cover

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:17am
We ask area readers to vote for our RHD Plumbing & Remodeling Game of the Week. Voting closes at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Man seen looking in bedroom window arrested after dog walker reports him

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:05am
The 53-year-old man was arrested on tentative charges of invasion of privacy and disorderly conduct.

Being a Madison crossing guard takes training and confidence

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 10:31am
It’s August, pencil pouches are front and center at local department stores and Madison’s finest high vis sidewalk ambassadors are preparing for the next nine months of K-12 joy.It’s August, pencil pouches are front and center at local department stores…

Has it been unusually rainy so far this summer?

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 9:25am
In June and July there were only four streaks of three consecutive days without precipitation.

Beloit man gets maximum prison term for sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl while staying with family

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 9:20am
The Beloit police investigation revealed that David Hamlet had been giving drugs to the child and confirmed that he had impregnated her.

Madisonian Hazel Butcher-Salazar excels in Brazilian jiujitsu

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 8:00am
Hazel Butcher-Salazar, who as a blue belt last year won all four titles in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s Grand Slam — the most prestigious jiujitsu competition in the world.

Running out of gas leads to drug arrest in Iowa County

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:55am
A caller reported seeing a van on the side of the road and a man standing dangerously close to the road attempting to flag down vehicles.

Homeless encampment near state Capitol given weekend to clear before police act

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:10am
Increased accounts of disturbances along State Street prompts Madison and Capitol police to issue warnings to homeless before removal next week.

5 boys volleyball players to watch in the 2025 season

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 7:03am
Boys volleyball talent will be in abundance throughout the Madison area this fall. Here are five players to know this season.

Downtown Madison building struck by gunfire Sunday night

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 6:50am
At about 11:55 p.m., officers were sent to the area of Carroll Street and Gilman Street after multiple callers reported gunshots, Madison police said.

7 Madison area boys soccer players to watch in the 2025 season

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 6:37am
The high school boys soccer season is set to begin. Here are seven players to keep an eye on.

Homeless encampment near state capitol were given weekend to clear before police act

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:55am
Increased accounts of disturbances along State Street prompts Madison and Capitol police to issue warnings to homeless before removal next week.

Quilters preserve memories in art as they work to combat Alzheimer’s disease

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 5:45am
The local group working to support people suffering with Alzheimer’s is trying to raise money for a historic trip to Alabama, where they hope to connect with artists like themselves.

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