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Why snow piled on Camp Randall's new heated field during high school football state championships
Wisconsin officials had their first test of snowy conditions on Camp Randall's heated field. It took some adjustments that were "part of the plan."
K9 helps nab driver, passenger escapes after Monona police pursuit
The driver told officers that he heard the warnings, but thought he could outrun the police dog.
Lawsuit accuses Madison Superintendent Joe Gothard of mismanaging public funds in Minnesota
Two former employees filed the lawsuit against Saint Paul Public Schools but it questions the legality of some of Gothard's financial decisions.
Missing Wisconsin kayaker is alive but refusing to come home, police say
"Christmas is coming, and what better gift he could give his kids is to be there for Christmas," Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said.
Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police.
Suppression systems stop blazes at Madison-Kipp Corp. on East Side, YWCA Downtown
No injuries were reported in either fire.
Mother accused of starving infant son to death ordered to undergo a competency evaluation
The child's father, De'varius Keys, also is charged in the infant's death.
Ex-student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 Virginia football players, 1 a former Badger
One of the players who was killed was former Badger Devin Chandler, who transferred from Wisconsin to Virginia in 2021.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. UCF
How to tune in as the Badgers play away from Madison for the first time this season.
Madison-area churches band together for joint Thanksgiving service
The Monday evening event will bring together diverse congregations.
What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's first road trip opponent, UCF
The Badgers head on their first road trip of the season to The Greenbrier Tip-Off for two neutral-site games. Here's what to know about their first opponent, the Knights.
What to know about Madison's plan to charge for parking at some parks
Madison ranks high among the country's biggest cities in park access for all residents, according to the Trust for Public Land.
UW-La Crosse campus broke for Trump in 2024
UW-La Crosse students turned out for the 2024 election, with Republican voters gaining 23% more votes than they had in the 2020 election.
Wisconsin's gun-deer season starts Saturday. Here's what you need to know
Deer numbers should be good throughout the state but cold temperatures will set in for most of the nine-day season.
Restaurant review: Lots to love about Moneecia’s Kitchen starting with its owner
Moneecia Alsberry herself is a big draw, and her restaurant is full of charm.
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier celebrates 20 years; succession plan is going well
For the past three years, Gail Ambrosius has been easing out of her 20-year-old, namesake fine chocolate business and handing over operations to her son and daughter-in-law.
Polzin: Why Julia Orzol felt the need to apologize after Wisconsin volleyball's 'good day'
Julia Orzol played a key role in Wisconsin volleyball's exciting five-set win over Minnesota. It was extra special for the senior because of two fans in the stands.
'Delusional belief' leads stunning rise for Wisconsin men's basketball's surprise star
John Tonje's impressive and persistent journey from self-taught player to coachable moments and injuries leading him to become a game-changer at Wisconsin.
7 high school girls hockey players to watch during the 2024 season
Here are seven players to know amongst the skilled forwards, defensemen and goalies hailing from area high school girls hockey teams this season.
7 high school boys hockey players to watch during the 2024 season
Here are seven area players to know ahead of the high school boys hockey season this winter.