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5 high school hockey stars of the week: Jan. 15 edition

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:00am
Area players racked up overtime game-winning goals during last week's high school boys and girls hockey action. Here are five of the notable performances.

5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Jan. 15 edition

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:00am
Lifetime bests and success in unfamiliar events headlined the past week of high school boys swimming action. Here are five notable performances.

Polzin: How Wisconsin coach Greg Gard reached 200 wins the hard way

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:00am
Much like his first career win, the Badgers tested their coach's nerves down the stretch. But one trend continued Tuesday: Several players contributed to the victory.

Biden warns of dangers of 'oligarchy' of ultra-rich, 'tech-industrial complex' running country (copy)

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 7:47pm
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future…

Local digest for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 5:54pm
Man accidentally shot in the leg

'It was either me or him and I won,' British retiree says after beating back mugger (copy)

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 3:58pm
LONDON — An 84-year-old British man armed only with a pair of trousers beat back a mugger half his age who tried to rob him at a laundry in the north of England.

Figure in homicide probe told friends he 'had to get rid' of girlfriend

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 3:53pm
Brooke Strattan, 24, had recently gotten out of rehab and was living with her boyfriend, 25-year-old James Barnes-Morris, in an empty townhouse on Madison's West Side when she went missing.

Ethics penalty against former Madison police oversight chair tossed out

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 3:20pm
The Madison City Council voted down the ethics penalty Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores with little discussion Tuesday evening.

5 questions with Metro Lynx girls hockey's Anna Dalebroux

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 2:07pm
The senior discusses her favorite hockey player and go-to pump up song, along with three other fun facts. Get to know Metro Lynx captain Anna Dalebroux.

6 who died in Dane County crashes, fire over the last month identified

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 1:55pm
The deaths are not related but were disclosed in a series of press releases Tuesday afternoon.

2 injured in Madison school shooting now in good condition

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:50am
The two were among six other people wounded in the shooting, in which a student opened fire in a study hall, killing two people before committing suicide.

2 with drugs arrested after allegedly resisting arrest following traffic stop

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:35am
Officers searched the car and found a variety of drugs and drug paraphernalia, including syringes, tie-offs, baggies, and a glass smoking pipe.

Teen flown to hospital after being hit by pickup truck in Wisconsin Heights High School lot

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 8:50am
The pickup driver was not injured and cooperated with the investigation.

Person shot in leg in apparent accidental shooting on Far East Side

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 8:25am
An officer applied a tourniquet and the man was taken to a local hospital, police.

Madison ice arena deal gets overwhelming City Council support; new owners pivot to fundraising

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 6:45am
Under the deal passed by council, the two nonprofits that will operate the arenas secure properties worth millions of dollars and debt forgiveness.

Essen Haus, Come Back In planning events through summer as redevelopment stalls

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 6:00am
The two Madison institutions kept their doors open after progress slowed on apartments and a hotel planned for the Downtown block.

Homicides, shooting incidents were down in Madison in 2024, police say

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 5:55am
On Tuesday, another homicide was added to the total when police referred a first-degree intentional homicide charge against James H. Barnes-Morris in the death of Brooke L. Strattan, 24.

For MarShawn Lloyd, 'very, very rough' rookie season gives way to excitement for 2025

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 5:47am
The running back who had a tough 2024 rookie season hopes next year he can be healthier and more productive.

Polzin: How Wisconsin coach Greg Gard reached 200 wins the hard way

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 5:43am
Much like his first career win, the Badgers tested their coach's nerves down the stretch. But one trend continued Tuesday: Several players contributed to the victory.

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