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American Airlines adds daily nonstop flight to LaGuardia in New York from Madison

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 4:29pm
It means Madison will soon have three daily nonstop flights to New York.

Mendota County Park closed for the summer to make way for multi-million-dollar upgrade

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 4:19pm
When it reopens in September, the park will have a new shelter and playground and an improved beach, restrooms, boat launch and campground.

US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause (copy)

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 3:30pm
The United States and China agreed Monday to slash their massive recent tariffs, restarting stalled trade between the world's two biggest economies.

Suspect in critical condition after shooting by police in Jackson County

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 2:24pm
Jackson County Sheriff's Office pursuit ends with suspect in critical condition after officers shoot him in Hixton, Wisconsin.

UW-Madison doctoral student among defendants in limbo due to Georgia 'Cop City' case

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 11:35am
UW-Madison researcher Hannah Kass is among 61 defendants whose cases are at a standstill, 20 months after being indicted under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations law.

3 takeaways as Wisconsin football adds a 3-star linebacker to 2026 recruiting class

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 11:23am
A versatile linebacker with experience on and off the ball becomes the Badgers seventh commitment in the Class of 2026.

Extreme fire danger for 21 counties in northern Wisconsin on Monday

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 10:55am
More dry and warm conditions are expected Tuesday, but chances for showers and storms are part of the National Weather Service forecast starting Wednesday.

Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs (copy)

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 10:30am
A new study shows that people taking Zepbound lost about 50% more weight than those using Wegovy.

5th person dies from fire that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windows

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 9:55am
Four people died Sunday from the fire, while the fifth death was among four others who were critically injured.

Secret meeting in 1946 led to computer-generated forecasts in less than a decade

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 9:50am
Why is May 6 such a special day in weather science history?

South Bedford Street, section of Randall Avenue closing for construction work

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 9:25am
Both closures start Monday, with South Bedford Street for up to four weeks and the section of Randall Avenue until late August.

4 horses die in Fitchburg barn fire

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 8:35am
The fire was contained to the barn, and no injuries to people were reported.

Fire displaces resident of Far West Side apartment

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 8:05am
The resident of the apartment escaped without injury and is staying with family.

SOS: AT&T returns mistaken $6,200 payment

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 8:00am
Over the next two-plus months AT&T drew down the money to pay his monthly bills and Knoop spent a lot of time on the phone trying to stop them.

Person robbed, sexually assaulted on South Side early Saturday morning

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 7:35am
The person was on foot and headed to work in the 1100 block of West Badger Road about 4 a.m. when they were robbed and sexually assaulted, Madison police said.

1 killed, 2 injured in crash on I-94 near Madison

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 7:10am
The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. Friday on westbound Interstate 94 near mile marker 240.

Their funding yanked, dozens of UW-Madison research projects face uncertain future

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 5:45am
"It was like someone had pulled the rug out from beneath me and left me reeling."

Former Wisconsin men's basketball guard blends fashion, basketball for professional future

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 5:37am
Kamari McGee will pursue a professional basketball career overseas rather than waiting on the NCAA and hoping for additional eligibility. Why? Because basketball isn't his only goal abroad.

Standout Madison Memorial girls swimmer commits to 'gorgeous and captivating' Big 12 program

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 5:07am
One of the state's top freestylers visited multiple Division I programs before making her college decisions. Here's what sold her on her new home.

Wisconsin women's basketball adds another scoring threat to backcourt (copy)

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers' offseason rebuild continued Saturday night, adding their sixth transfer player so far and second in five days.

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