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Madison police seeking suspect who was naked during battery of man, theft of blanket

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:20pm
The incident happened outside a business in the 2200 block of Zeier Road around 5:35 a.m. on Dec. 24.

Google adds AI features to Gmail

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 11:57am
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world's most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists.

Woman shot by ICE agent was mom, poet, newcomer

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 11:50am
WASHINGTON — The woman who was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday was Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who recently moved to Minnesota.

14-year-old arrested after license plate reader pegs stolen vehicle

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 11:20am
Two handguns were seen in the stolen vehicle, but they were found to be BB guns.

Buffalo Wild Wings near UW-Madison campus closes

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 11:15am
The campus-area restaurant had been in business for 10 years.

Milwaukee County prosecutor Owen Piotrowski to fill Hannah Dugan's spot on bench

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 11:02am
Piotrowski had previously been appointed to serve out ‍the rest of another judge's term starting in March.

Wisconsin families need affordable health care | Lisa Subeck

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 10:45am
President Donald Trump’s attempt to close the year touting economic “successes” rang hollow for many Americans. 2025 was a very difficult year for families. They faced higher prices for everything from groceries to health care.

2 seriously injured in head-on crash on Highway 51 near McFarland

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 10:25am
At about 5:05 a.m. Thursday, witnesses reported seeing a GMC pickup truck lose control, cross the center line, and collide head-on with a Volkswagen Jetta.

Bucks return to loss column after falling on road to Warriors

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:43pm
Stephen Curry had 31 points, seven assists and seven rebound to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Milwaukee Bucks.

Nathan Isely

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:00pm
December 25, 2025

Experienced SEC safety is Wisconsin football's latest transfer portal addition

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 8:57pm
A senior safety who's started the past two seasons for an often-ranked SEC program is making his way to Madison.

No Amazon Prime? Catch the Packers here

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:43pm
The Green Bay Packers' NFC wild-card playoff game against the Chicago Bears airs at 7 p.m. Saturday on Amazon Prime Video. But if you don't subscribe, here are 12 locations in the Madison area that promise to have it on.

Obituary index for Thur., Jan. 8

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 4:43pm
TODAY'S OBITUARIES

Wisconsin football adds 4th offensive lineman from the transfer portal

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 4:41pm
The Badgers secured the commitment of a transfer offensive lineman who hails from an SEC power that is still alive in the College Football Playoff.

Candidates for Madison City Council, Dane County Board

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 3:42pm
The following candidates have filed to be on the ballot in the April 7 election. The filing deadline was 5 p.m. Tuesday. Where necessary, a primary will be held Feb. 17. (I) denotes incumbent.

Breese Stevens Field organizers seeking to bring more concerts to the Near East Side venue

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 2:40pm
The Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association has already given support for increasing the number of shows at the venue from seven to 12.

5 questions with Verona girls basketball's Macy Stremlow

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 2:37pm
Learn more about Verona's go-to scorer Macy Stremlow, a sophomore who has taken on a larger role this season, with a five questions video.

DIGEST

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 2:23pm
Driver dies after pickup truck crashes

Woman driving 100 mph-plus on Beltline with lights off arrested after pursuit ending on I-39/90

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 2:10pm
No injuries were reported in the incident early Wednesday morning.

Game on Amazon Prime is insult to Green Bay Packers fans | Roger Johnson

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 2:05pm
I grew up watching the Green Bay Packers on TV. It was a Sunday afternoon tradition in my youth.

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