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Teen charged with raping, killing 10-year-old girl in Chippewa County will stay in adult court

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 7:00am
The case against a Wisconsin teenager accused of killing a 10-year-old girl he allegedly lured into the woods in Chippewa County will remain in adult court, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.

How Alabama's quarterback stacks up among visitors to play at Wisconsin football

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 5:37am
It's been a long time since a quarterback of Jalen Milroe's caliber played at Camp Randall. Here's a look back at some of the greats.

Kamala Harris isn't perfect, but Donald Trump is downright dangerous -- Martin Nelson

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 5:00am
Two truths were in Sunday's letter to the editor "Harris isn't qualified to be our next president." The first truth is that Vice President Kamala Harris is not a perfect candidate. The second truth is that "love and concern for…

Muslims hope to promote peace to prevent another 9/11 -- Hiba Malik

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 5:00am
What happened on Sept. 11, 2001, was horrific. Even more than two decades after the attacks, our country mourns the event. How can we make sure nothing like this happens again?

Student resource officers make Madison schools safer -- Peter Davis

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 5:00am
As a stalwart supporter of Madison's public schools, I commend Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes for his ongoing support of a return of student resource officers to our high schools.

Wisconsin needs red flag laws, not cops in Madison's schools -- T. Greg Bell

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 5:00am
Our local police chief thinks adding officers back into schools will somehow eliminate school shooters.

5 high school girls swimming stars of the week: Sept. 11 edition

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 4:37am
Pool records and fantastic finishes stood out as action in the pool continued to heat up. Here are five standout performances from last week.

Early run support helps Brewers beat Giants in series' first game

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 11:25pm
Getting out to an early lead led to a strong pitching performance as Milwaukee continued to close in on clinching a postseason berth.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's 'dominanted by joy' win in home opener

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 10:15pm
It's been a slog for the Badgers to start the season. Tuesday's match showed improvements, and a new experience for fan entertainment.

Exploiting a Colts weakness can help Packers offense without Jordan Love

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 8:45pm
Indianapolis was the worst in the NFL in Week 1 in one particular area. It's up to the Packers to capitalize with uncertainties elsewhere.

Less debt, fewer projects: Mayor reveals $418M capital budget as referendum looms

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 7:30pm
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's proposal for the 2025 budget calls for the city to borrow the smallest amount in five years when adjusted for inflation.

Threats made over hospital bill prompted Meriter lockdown last week, complaint states

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:30pm
A 22-year-old man who had threatened to kill himself and others was charged Tuesday with making terrorist threats.

Two men charged in December shooting in Monona that injured 17-year-old

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 5:00pm
Quentel T. Marshall, 20, of Madison, was arrested by Loves Park, Illinois, police and booked on Sept. 4; Trevon D. McDuffy, 28, of Chicago, was arrested on March 5.

Authorities identify body as swimmer who went missing in Wisconsin River

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 3:30pm
Luis Miguel Lopez Jimenez's body was found less than two miles downriver from where he entered the river.

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs legality of Racine mobile voting vehicle

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 3:00pm
The lawsuit stems from a vehicle used as a remote polling place and voter registration station in Racine in the two weeks leading up to the 2022 primary.

Benvenuto’s in Fitchburg closes; big restaurants don't pay off, owner says

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 2:20pm
The Fitchburg restaurant was 12,000 square feet.

Madison police look for man responsible for damaging political signs on East Side

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 1:00pm
It's long been common in the weeks leading up to an American election for people to steal or damage political signs.

State's No. 2 recruit commits to SEC power before Wisconsin men's basketball visit

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 12:28pm
The Badgers missed on the state's No. 2 player who was scheduled to visit this weekend. Here's how his decision impacts Wisconsin recruiting.

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