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Carbon monoxide leak prompts evacuation of Downtown apartment building, authorities say

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:10pm
MGE shut down the water heater, and firefighters checked and ventilated each of the more than 60 apartment in the building.

Madison fire crews contain hazardous spill after rollover crash on I-90 ramp

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 11:50am
The driver got out of the vehicle on his own and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, authorities said.

'Owlman' Clarence Cameron has died, leaving a legacy of art, community and kindness

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 11:30am
The longtime Madison artist known for his owl sculptures, who also co-founded Art Fair Off the Square, died Monday at age 83.

Gun found in car after driver speeding in closed Beltline flex lane crashes, Madison police say

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 10:10am
The 34-year-old male driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries and charges are pending, Madison police said.

HanesBrands agrees to sell global Champion brand for $1.2 billion

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 9:30am
HanesBrands Inc. announced plans Wednesday to sell its iconic global Champion brand for between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion to Authentic Brands Group.

Madison City Council backs layout of North-South BRT line

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 8:00am
Construction on the city's second bus rapid transit line is expected to begin in 2026.

Paws! A cat café is opening soon in the Madison area

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:35am
The Cat's Brew is slated for an opening sometime between July and September. It is located at 2414 Montana Avenue in Sun Prairie.

Hands on Wisconsin: Fake electors scheme was a baloney and Chesebro sandwich

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:10am
Kenneth Chesebro, an attorney who orchestrated the Republican scheme to submit a fake slate of electors after the 2020 election, has formally been charged with felony forgery by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. Other states have filed charges against the…

Analysis: How Wisconsin became a crucial swing state in the 2024 election

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 6:40am
Professor charts political history of Badger State

How Packers coach Matt LaFleur put team’s kickers in a ‘pretty uncomfortable’ situation

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 6:37am
Green Bay's three kicking candidates all lined up one by one for 53-yard attempts at the end of practice Tuesday. Here's the surprise LaFleur had in for his kickers.

Could the WIAA state boys golf tournament return to Madison? Here's what we know

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 6:13am
It has been five years since the WIAA has hosted the boys golf state tournament in Madison. Here's why it may return soon.

Madison police: School staff objected to arrests of students for gun possession in school

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:55am
"We're supposed to protect kids here," the security assistant reportedly said. "This is the second time you've done this to [Bankston]."

5 things to know about the 2024 WIAA state softball tournament

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:37am
There are eight teams returning from last year's state tournament and three of them are looking to repeat. Kaukauna is looking for its fourth-straight.

Meet Logan Powell, one of Wisconsin football's 4-star offensive line commits

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:13am
Badgers football's strong start to its summer recruiting schedule began with the commitment from an out-of-state standout.

5 high school girls soccer stars from the Madison/WiscNews area: Regionals edition

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:03am
An impressive shutout streak and plenty of goals are among the highlights from some of the top performances in the regional round. Vote for your favorite.

Jail term is the only way to teach Donald Trump a lesson -- Richard Potter

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:00am
Now that felon and former President Donald Trump has been convicted, a jail term would be the only appropriate remedy.

Voters rethinking Donald Trump after conviction may swing election -- Mark Quinn

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:00am
Political polling is an uneven science. Often polling results are wrong -- look at the 2016 presidential election polling. And any poll is just that moment in time when the poll is taken.

Ron Johnson joins childish stunt after Donald Trump's verdict -- Steve Pearson

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:00am
The response of "make America great again" Republicans to former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict should be no surprise.

Donald Trump isn't a serious threat to American democracy -- Shawn McKibben

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 5:00am
This is in regard to the Phil Hands' May 22 cartoon showing former President Donald Trump in an authoritarianism tank running over the rule of law.

'We made history': Waunakee boys golf holds on for program's first state championship

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:17pm
The Warriors made their state intentions known early on, and their Siena College recruit was key. Plus, DeForest and Madison Edgewood had golfers competing for medals on Day 2.

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