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Donald Trump to campaign in Prairie du Chien on Saturday

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 5:12pm
Former President Donald Trump will be in Prairie du Chien Saturday for a campaign rally in the southwestern Wisconsin city, where he will likely focus his speech on illegal immigration.

Madison police: Man stabs two at Downtown bar early Sunday morning

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 5:00pm
Officers were called to City Bar, 636 State St., at around 1 a.m. after the man stabbed a 58-year-old man in the neck and then stabbed the victim's son.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin's defensive coordinator before facing Southern Cal

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 3:33pm
The Wisconsin defense will face yet another imposing quarterback and high-octane offense on Saturday. Here's what its coordinator had to say Monday.

Man found dead in SUV after single-vehicle crash near Brodhead

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 3:30pm
An investigation found that an SUV had been going west on 81 when it ran a stop sign, collided with an embankment and went airborne.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell before Wisconsin football plays Southern Cal

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 2:51pm
Big Ten Conference play starts for Badgers football this week. Here's what Luke Fickell had to say before Wisconsin heads to Los Angeles.

Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 2:09pm
KENYON, Minnesota — Serving coffee after Sunday worship outside Holden Lutheran Church, Jeff Davidson said he remains anchored in the congregation his Norwegian ancestors helped found in 1857 among cornfields because it’s “very full of very supportive people.”

'Weird Al' Yankovic is coming to Madison

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:45pm
The musician and comedy actor best known for his parodies of top pop hits is scheduled to perform at Breese Stevens Field.

Trouble connecting your BRT Fast Fare card to your account? Here's the trick

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:25pm
Use only the first 10 digits along the bottom of your card.

Wisconsin men's hockey preseason ranking has brought program highs, lows in past

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:23pm
The Badgers are in the top 10 of the national rankings for the first time in 10 years but their slot has produced mixed results in program history.

Kickoff time, TV information announced for Wisconsin football vs. Purdue

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:13pm
Wisconsin will look to extend their record run of success against the Boilermakers next week at Camp Randall Stadium.

Driver ticketed after hitting, injuring teen bicyclist on Far East Side, Madison police say

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:10pm
The boy was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, Madison police said.

UW-Madison's new freshman class is less diverse than previous classes, new data shows

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:00pm
UW-Madison had anticipated a decrease in minority students following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling that barred consideration of race in college applications.

Motorcyclist dies when he fails to handle turn on North Side, Madison police say

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:40pm
Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, Madison police said.

Metro Transit staff stepping in to help riders navigate Madison’s new BRT system

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:22pm
Alexis Turner, who works for Madison’s transportation department, has a suggestion for purchasing a Metro Fast Fare card.

Vote for the Week 6 high school football game we should cover

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:03pm
We are asking readers to vote for which Week 6 high school football game we should cover. Voting closes at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Sunday was one of the rainiest days in Madison history

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 10:40am
Officially, 3.97 inches of rain fell in Madison on Sunday, the fifth-highest total for a single day in Madison history, according to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office.

Epic Systems 'hoarding' medical data, competitor argues in New York antitrust lawsuit

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 10:18am
Particle Health alleges Verona-based Epic is using its monopoly power to prevent competition.

Pedestrian injured when struck by hit-and-run vehicle on North Side, Madison police say

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 9:20am
The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, Madison police said.

What is 'The Old Farmer’s Almanac' forecast for winter?

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 8:55am
Warmer and drier than usual — but precision long-term forecasts aren't really possible, and "The Old Farmer's Almanac" doesn't tell us how it arrives at its predictions.

Woman says stabbing of boyfriend was self-defense, Madison police say

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 8:40am
The woman told police she was being battered by her boyfriend and stabbed him in self-defense in the hand with scissors, Madison police said.

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