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Wisconsin football flips 4-star recruit from defending national champions

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 4:33pm
The Badgers football staff continues to add key pieces to its 2025 class with the addition of an Illinois standout. Here's what to know about another Wisconsin flip.

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Gaetz

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 4:23pm
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing a report on the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the top Democrat on the panel said.

Suit claims Madison hydrants were inadequate to fight fire, seeks $2M in damages

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 2:47pm
Low water pressure at the hydrants was a result of a well that was offline because it was pumping water polluted with PFAS.

In first-ever move, Madison City Council calls for censure vote of Ald. Charles Myadze

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 1:08pm
The censure vote follows an investigation of sexual harassment allegations by three women against the North Side councilman.

Belleville man arrested for OWI after rear-end crash sends other driver to hospital

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:50pm
The driver displayed signs of impairment and also had a handgun on him.

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Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:28pm
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2 students taken to hospital after fighting at Sun Prairie East High

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:25pm
Officers were sent to the school at 888 Grove St. about 10 a.m. for the fight that involved only the two students, and didn’t involve weapons.

Man arrested after pushing Far West Side store worker, hitting officer in jaw

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:10pm
The officer was not seriously injured, but the store employee was taken to the hospital for their injuries.

Pope approves new papal funeral rites

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:49am
ROME — Pope Francis revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes.

What's with all the missing panes of glass in Madison's BRT stations?

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:45am
The empty spaces at the backs of the shelters are a temporary inconvenience, not a permanent design choice.

Woman arrested after kicking officer responding to disturbance at Downtown coffee shop

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:20am
Officers were sent to the East Main Street coffee shop at about 5:05 p.m. after the woman allegedly pushed a man and attempted to take his belongings.

Intoxicated driver critically injured in crash with semi after running stop sign in Dodge County

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 8:55am
The crash happened about 5 p.m. on Highway N at Goodland Road in the town of Rubicon, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said.

First measurable snow of season on the way for southern Wisconsin

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 8:20am
The greatest travel impacts will be over eastern Wisconsin, but locations as far west as Montello, Madison, and Monroe could still see some impacts.

With tough logistics for electric buses, Madison's Route B to get North Side charging port

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 8:05am
The hybrid-BRT Route B saw cancelled trips and charging issues in its initial weeks that have largely been fixed, according to Metro Transit officials.

Why political debates are essential, even during the holidays | Richard Kyte

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 7:45am
I love arguing about politics. Actually, I love arguing about anything. It is how we test our thoughts to see how much strain they can bear. It is how we learn to think better — more clearly, consistently and thoroughly.

Hands on Wisconsin: Donald Trump's Oval Office could use the Ten Commandments

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 7:35am
Conservative officials in Louisiana passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools. Thankfully, a federal judge has blocked the law from being implemented.

Rep. Scott Krug: Wisconsin's election were safe and fair but still need improvement

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 7:00am
The 2024 elections have come and gone, and one thing is abundantly clear: The protections we put in place to secure our elections did the intended job.

Dane County school districts meet or exceed expectations, state report cards show

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 6:40am
Of the 377 public school districts that received report cards for the 2023-24 school year, 94% met or exceeded expectations. There's been little change in academic success levels within Wisconsin school districts in recent years.

5 things to know about the WIAA state football championships

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 6:34am
Three reigning champions and another returning qualifier highlight a field without a Madison area team for the first time in six years. Here's five things to know.

Madison police chief pushing for full deployment of body cameras after successful trial

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 5:45am
Citing promising results from Madison police's 90-day body-worn camera trial, Chief Shon Barnes is pushing to fully deploy body-worn cameras with the 2026 budget, aiming for a 2027 rollout.

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