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Madison police break up fight at Black Hawk Middle School

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:35pm
One student was injured when they kicked in a glass window, Madison police said.

Here's how to use Madison's Bus Rapid Transit when it starts Sunday

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:30am
If you've never ridden a bus, or have questions about how to use the BRT, this could help.l

Far West Side gas station robbed as it closed, Madison police say

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:10am
No arrests have been made, but the investigation is continuing, Madison police said.

Harris hopes to turn Ukraine into winning issue with Polish American voters in Wisconsin, elsewhere

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 8:55am
Harris hopes to capitalize on Polish Americans' historic animosity toward Russia and on Trump's hesitancy to back Ukraine during last week's debate.

Milwaukee's new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she's ready

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 8:20am
The pressure on election officials is immense, especially in large, Democratic strongholds such as Milwaukee, which have been the focus of false claims by Trump of election wrongdoing.

Fired Lomira fire chief arrested for alleged misconduct, theft

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 8:05am
Fired Lomira Fire Chief Keith Joas is accused of using taxpayer funds for personal purchases, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said Wednesday.

12-year-old boy fatally shoots black bear mauling his father during hunt in western Wisconsin

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 7:35am
Ryan Beierman told the Minnesota Star Tribune that he was pinned beneath the 200-pound bear on Sept. 6 when his son, Owen, fired a shot from the boy's hunting rifle.

Madison's fleet of BCycle electric bikes is getting a new owner

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 7:00am
The deal, expected to finalize next month, includes bike-sharing systems in 25 communities around the country, including Madison, where BCycle has 500 bikes spread out over 90 stations.

Restaurant review: Did you know that Madison has a Somali restaurant?

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 6:40am
The kitchen may be out of some items, but if you can score a malawax roll or a chapati roll, you'll leave happy.

5 high school boys soccer stars of the week: Sept. 19 edition

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 6:23am
Prolific goal scorers made their mark during the past week of high school boys soccer action. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

Wisconsin Republicans are pushing bans on noncitizens voting — which already is illegal

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:55am
Non-citizens already aren't allowed to vote in federal, state and most local elections, and there has been no evidence of widespread voting fraud.

Wisconsin gets a C-minus for broadband infrastructure, engineers group says

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:50am
The grade is part of a statewide report card that rates Wisconsin’s infrastructure a cumulative C-plus across 17 categories, including bridges, roads, wastewater, transit, and energy.

The Shell will be demolished. Untold stories from its exclusive pickup games will last forever

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:37am
Pickup basketball was a big deal at a facility that’s scheduled to be demolished soon. The games were intense, the trash talk was plentiful and the guest list was tough to crack.

5 high school girls golf stars of the week: Sept. 19 edition

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:03am
Some top three finishes highlight this week's performances. Vote for the performance that most stood out to you.

This 'spunky' Wisconsin volleyball freshman draws comparisons to all-time Badgers greats

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:03am
Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield saw enough after four matches to make this freshman a regular on the floor.

So many good reasons to vote against Donald Trump -- Don Foy

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:00am
Someone asked what I have against former President Donald Trump.

Continue the transition to a renewable-energy future -- Cameron Kiersch

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:00am
As a nurse deeply concerned about the well-being of our community, I want to extend a well-deserved congratulations to Dairyland Power for securing $573 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture New ERA program.

Preserve America PAC isn't preserving democracy -- David Haensgen

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:00am
The Preserve America PAC is dangerous. This political action committee is running ads saying Vice President Kamala Harris is dangerous. In reality, the PAC is dangerous by spreading racism, hate, fear and division.

Kamala Harris has America's best interest at heart -- Thomas Gibson

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:00am
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ in one crucial aspect: Harris has a heart, and she cares for the general welfare of all Americans. She proposes concrete plans to help us, giving us a hopeful future. Trump, in contrast, evokes…

Kamala Harris is disingenuous in bid for White House -- Marcella Danti

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 5:00am
Vice President Kamala Harris made a big show of saying that Joe Biden was the most wonderful president. Just after that, her party pushed him out of the race.

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