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Madison School District finds no evidence of alleged assault

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:35pm
The district said it has closed an investigation into the assault that was alleged to have occurred on Oct. 23 against a 13-year-old boy with special needs.

Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history exam

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:28pm
MELBOURNE, Australia — Teachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor, Julius Caesar.

Waunakee girls volleyball struggles to overcome DSHA's size, talent in state semifinal loss

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:13pm
The Warriors kept a couple sets close but could not knock off the Dashers, who have won the past three Division 1 state titles.

Stocks wind up mixed on Wall Street after spending most of the day in the red (copy)

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 3:42pm
NEW YORK — Stocks wavered to a mixed finish Friday on Wall Street and notched their first weekly loss in the last four.

State Supreme Court will decide fate of 40-year-old race-based college grant

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 3:40pm
The Jefferson County case was tossed in 2021 but then revived after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that banned considering race in college admissions.

Sauk Prairie girls volleyball sets state record in thrilling semifinal win over Luxemburg-Casco

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 1:50pm
The Eagles prevailed in a five-set thriller against the Spartans, who battled back after losing the opening two sets. Sauk Prairie will face Grafton in the state championship Saturday.

Wisconsinites are getting their full SNAP benefits after state rushes to beat Trump appeal

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:30pm
Gov. Tony Evers announced the release of funds Thursday night, saying payments would only be delayed by external forces, such as an appeal.

Alliant Energy to boost clean energy projects as part of settlement

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:15pm
Under the settlement terms, approved Thursday by the state Public Service Commission, Alliant also agreed to smaller increases to electric and natural gas rates.

MGE seeking PSC OK to add more solar and battery storage

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:10pm
The company said the plans continue its efforts to reduce carbon as quickly and cost-effectively as it can.

Supreme Court weighs long-shot appeal to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide (copy)

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 11:44am
WASHINGTON — A call to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is on the agenda Friday for the justices' closed-door conference.

Apartment fire in Fitchburg leaves one dead

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 11:30am
The man died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident. Fitchburg Fire and Rescue said no other injuries were reported.

Wisconsin men's basketball unveils 'By the Players' alternate uniforms

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:13am
A pair of Badgers juniors were asked for their input on this season's design. Here's a look at the uniforms, which will be worn against Marquette on Dec. 6.

Some Madison-area groups are providing free Thanksgiving meals to those who need them

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 9:00am
Reservations for the Goodman Community Center's Thanksgiving baskets filled up in four hours. There are other organizations helping with meals and pantry items in the Madison area.

Madison police investigating after Memorial High parking lot disturbance involving pepper spray

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 8:50am
Madison police said no one required hospital treatment as a result of the incident.

Take off your masks and act lawfully | David C. Couper

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 8:15am
I have been a close observer of American policing for most of my life. During my 30-year career in law enforcement, I served as a patrol officer, detective and trainer. From 1972 to 1993, I was the police chief in…

Alliant Energy reports Q3 results that miss analysts’ expectations

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 8:05am
The Madison-based electric and gas utility company said it had earnings of $281 million, or $1.09 per share, on revenue of $1.21 billion.

An East Side church is being lovingly turned into the Madison diocese's cathedral

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 7:15am
The nearly 100-year-old St. Bernard Catholic Church is undergoing a transformation into the cathedral for the Diocese of Madison.

City undecided on 16-story Wilson Street development with no parking

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 7:10am
Almost four years after a developer first proposed the 320-unit building, the city still has reservations about the project.

Polzin: Why it's time for a fresh approach at the Wisconsin football quarterback spot

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 7:00am
While the Badgers signal caller situation hasn't reached 2014 level weirdness quite yet, it's close. But giving this 4-star freshman a look wouldn't be all that strange.

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