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Janesville shooting suspect called 911 on himself, police say

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 1:02pm
A 17 year old boy was arrested after allegedly shooting a juvenile girl in Janesville Friday morning.

Madison Police make arrest in East side shooting

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 11:27am
Madison Police arrested a man Friday night in connection with a shooting that injured two people on the city's East side late Sunday night.

Lauri Lee, community 'connector' on Madison's North Side, dies at 68

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 7:35am
For decades, Lee was a leader in North Side institutions and a key advocate for the neighborhood's small businesses.

Madison's Center for Black Excellence and Culture to break ground on Juneteenth

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 7:10am
The 37,500-square-foot center has raised $28.5 million of its $31 million goal and is set to open late next year.

Mendota Marsh: Oscar and Lewis canoe through history

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane enjoy canoe on Madison's lakes in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Dane County to award $900,000 to help establish 348-acre wildlife conservation area

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 6:00am
The Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance is making the $2.4 million purchase from a private owner whose family has owned the property for nearly two centuries.

Squeezed by inflation and limits on growth, more Wisconsin municipalities turning to referendums

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 5:45am
"There was a period of time where communities sharpened their pencils, got rid of the fluff, trimmed the fat," one administrator said. But inflation "just broke the back for everybody."

Reds turn back Brewers' wild comeback in ninth inning

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 4:15am
Milwaukee surged back through some awful defensive play from Cincinnati. Here's how the game played out.

4-star son of former NFL wide receiver commits to Wisconsin football

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 4:00am
The Badgers' recruiting class is filling up with eight commitments since June. Here's how the offense is taking shape with the latest receiver to pledge Wisconsin.

Waunakee's offense can't find back of net in WIAA state girls soccer semifinal

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 3:50am
The Warriors outshot Kimberly 15-4, but was shut out in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament.

Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor team to soar above La Crosse at Deke Slayton Airfest

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 8:00pm
The Blue Angels and an F-22 Raptor team have been practicing for Deke Slayton Airfest in La Crosse. One of the Blue Angels pilots grew up in Madison.

Freshmen lead Oregon girls soccer back to state championship game

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 3:26pm
It will be a rematch for the third straight season in the Division 2 state title, thanks to the help of a talented Panthers freshmen class.

Baraboo dad ordered to stay away from superintendent after viral graduation push

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 2:59pm
The judge said there was evidence that the parent had tried to harass and intimidate the Baraboo school chief during a commencement ceremony last month.

Wisconsin cows must test negative for bird flu to attend fairs, state says

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 11:40am
“We haven’t seen (bird flu) in Wisconsin yet, but I think that data is really weak because we’re not really actively doing surveillance,” UW-Madison's Keith Poulsen said.

South Side developer tapped for $200M city-owned project along Park Street

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 8:30am
A public engagement meeting for the three-building, eight-story project will take place the Urban League of Greater Madison on June 24.

17 fun things to do in the Madison area this weekend

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 8:10am
Among this weekend's events? Enjoying live jazz, seeing all of Shakespeare's works in 97 minutes and eating burgers on Monona Bay.

Jane Hobson's 'attic' life gave birth to new album; catch her free in Madison on Saturday

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 8:00am
"I absolutely love her record," said fellow musician Bobby Hussy. "I really like her songwriting and her lyrics and her voice is pretty unique."

State Patrol using aerial enforcement on Beltline on Friday

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 7:25am
It’s much easier to spot drivers who are speeding or driving aggressively from the air, the State Patrol said. When a pilot observes a violation, they communicate with ground units to initiate a traffic stop.

Hands on Wisconsin: Hunter Biden's conviction shows system isn't rigged

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 6:40am
President Joe Biden's troubled son, Hunter, has been convicted of lying on a mandatory gun purchase form, while in the throws of addiction.

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