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Charges against warden and guards renew calls to close Wisconsin's 'Shawshank'-like prison

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 6:30pm
"That place is a disaster," said an attorney for families of three people who died in the prison. "The building needs to be torn down or turned into a museum."

2 Madison-area teams headed to the WIAA state baseball tournament

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 6:03pm
Here's a closer look at the Madison Edgewood and Sun Prairie East baseball teams' state quarterfinal matchups next week in Grand Chute.

Madison's Beltline went dark 35 years ago

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 6:00pm
This State Journal editorial ran on June 6, 1989:

Pilot agrees to plead guilty to methamphetamine possession for large drug shipment

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 5:30pm
Larry Williamson was one of two men arrested after authorities found about 65 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl had been flown to Middleton in a rented plane.

Woman hit by train suffers life-threatening injuries

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 5:15pm
People on a boat heard screams and calls for help and then found a woman unresponsive in the water at about 3:15 p.m.

Why Madison's Steve Stricker is contemplating golf future at AmFam Championship

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 5:05pm
Steve Stricker had his best season as a professional golfer in 2023. But that opened his eyes to other desires as he heads into American Family Insurance Championship.

Public health agency reports increase in ODs, warns of possible new drug in crack cocaine

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 5:00pm
Thursday's alert was the first this year for overdoes, the agency said.

Sun Prairie East softball coach announces state quarterfinal loss was her last game

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 4:24pm
The Cardinals' program has been a perennial state qualifier under the guidance of its coach, and her players made that clear after learning the news.

FAFSA delays an 'unmitigated disaster' that may affect enrollment, UW system president says

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 4:23pm
The problems with the new financial aid form have disproportionately hit students of color, those with lower incomes or those who speak English as their second language, Jay Rothman said.

Madison native reveals new health battle as he seeks a third AmFam Championship

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 4:05pm
Jerry Kelly hasn't been himself this year despite good statistics on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. He shared why Thursday at the American Family Insurance Championship.

'Disheartening' defense costs Sun Prairie East softball in state quarterfinal

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 3:41pm
The Cardinals were playing in their seventh straight state tournament and had an unimaginable start that they couldn't overcome.

Another 4-star offensive lineman commits to Wisconsin football

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 1:13pm
The Badgers football program reels in another four-star offensive lineman. Here's what to know about the Ohio native.

Why are there red rectangles painted on some Madison streets?

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 11:30am
The city also plans to install signs alerting motorists to the bus-only lanes. Most will be bus-only around the clock, with a few exceptions.

Hands on Wisconsin: Who can beat Joe Biden? Anyone but Trump

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 11:10am
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in recent polls several months ahead of November's pivotal presidential elections.

Middleton to hold its first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride event on Saturday

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 10:45am
Middleton Pride will feature live music and performances, local vendors, Drag Queen story times, food, and arts and crafts.

Apple Air Tag helps police recover stolen van

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 10:20am
An Apple Air Tag inside the vehicle sent real-time updates on the vehicle's location to the woman's phone, which deputies and Madison Police officers used to track the van to a Madison liquor store.

Chef Dave Heide auctioning off at least 900 items, not giving up on Little John's

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 10:15am
Heide has listed the items, which include cooking equipment, refrigerators, freezers, dishware, and a fleet of Chevrolet vans, in an online auction through Grafe Auction.

Fire suppression system halts flames at East side facility

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 9:20am
Firefighters were dispatched to Kipp Corporation on Fair Oaks Ave. just before 9:30 a.m. to investigate an alarm.

Madison woman facing OWI, other charges after guardrail crash

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 7:50am
A state trooper responding to the scene noticed signs of impairment in the woman and administered field sobriety tests, after which she was taken to a nearby hospital for a blood draw and subsequently arrested.

5 takeaways from Top Chef's 'Goodbye, Wisconsin' episode

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 6:40am
"Goodbye, Wisconsin," the 12th of 14 episodes of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," aired Wednesday night on Bravo.

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