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Here are the best food carts in Madison, according to a city review
This year's winner was picked for its punctuality, regular clientele and "consistently phenomenal product."
Authorities identify man killed in fall from boom truck at Rock County fairgrounds
The man and a woman who was injured were Rock Energy employees who fell about 10 feet from an extended boom on the truck while demonstrating equipment.
Family displaced by kitchen fire at Southwest Side apartment
All occupants escaped safely and no injuries were reported.
Ban on companies shutting off heat in winter doesn't affect utilities shut off before Nov. 1
Therefore, residents with outstanding bills should make payment arrangements or get financial assistance before then so their service is restored, the state's Public Service Commission said.
Harley-Davidson Q3 profit beats analysts’ expectations, revenue misses
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker posted third-quarter earnings of $119 million or 91 cents per share, on revenue of $1.15 billion.
A boring referendum in Middleton that could help protect a beloved conservancy
The referendum would allow Middleton to increase its storm water utility rates to help cover more improvements and maintenance to storm water corridors and sewers throughout the city.
Wisconsin schools still struggling with chronic absenteeism post pandemic
In the 2022-23 school year, nearly 20% of Wisconsin's public and charter school students were chronically absent, missing at least 10% of possible attendance days.
Error leaves 2 Wisconsin high school football teams out of the playoffs
Madison West was one of two teams wrongly left out of the postseason despite the WIAA saying otherwise. Here's why past precedent says the Regents should still be playing.
'Dysfunction,' lack of progress threaten future of Madison's civilian police oversight effort
Delays and controversy have culminated with the mayor and City Council now debating the future of how Madison will provide checks on law enforcement.
Hands on Wisconsin: The Great Trumpkin lies in a very insincere pumpkin patch
According to Linus van Pelt from the "Peanuts" comic strip, every year the Great Pumpkin visits the most sincere pumpkin patch and delivers presents to all the good children there.
Open Jim: Best-, worst-case scenarios for Wisconsin football's stretch run
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his Open Jim mailbag.
'No handouts' from Luke Fickell to be part of this Wisconsin football trend
The Badgers have had a resurgence in coach Luke Fickell's second season, and recruiting shows up in an emerging trend.
Polzin: Documentary detailing the Howard Moore family tragedy is finished, and it's fantastic
"A Road at Night" covers a lot of ground and could leave viewers experiencing a range of emotions. Its creators hope to land a deal with a streaming service.
Law firm paid $135K to investigate ex-UW-La Crosse chancellor Joe Gow's porn productions
Joe Gow was fired as chancellor and tenured faculty from UW-La Crosse for producing and starring in online pornographic material.
We'd be lucky to have Sarah Keyeski as our state senator | Tess Carr
I first met Sarah Keyeski as we both sat on the floor in our elementary school hallway. We were waiting while our daughters had gymnastics class. Keyeski was friendly and enthusiastic, oozing intelligence and kindness. I walked out with my…
Sarah Keyeski will be a champion for environmental causes | Pam Tennant
After the tragedies of increasing hurricanes, droughts and forest fires we’ve seen recently, it’s time to elect climate leaders. Sarah Keyeski is crucial to the state Senate to make sensible climate decisions.
Consider immigration, debt and inflation before you vote | Jon Thorell
Consider these issues when voting:
You can vote for Kamala Harris, not just against Donald Trump | Jim Dohner
I could write that I am voting for Vice President Kamala Harris because I won’t vote for a convicted sexual predator and felon -- but I won’t do that.
Vote for Democrats to preserve our local public schools -- Kristina Reser-Jaynes
Our public schools are at risk this November.
These factors allow Wisconsin's offensive line 'to put on a show'
The Badgers appear to have their best offensive line in years, and the reasons why are different for each person.